I am sorry. I definitely know your pain as it happened to me this week as well. My best friend. I have a new puppy that is quite demanding (and cute) at the moment because I have to train him. He's already bonded to me pretty well in one day. Follows me to different rooms and sleeps by me. :) I keep taking him on the walk I did with my dog Diesel and he is tiny but learning. This is helping some but I still have broken up a couple of times when thinking of, or seeing my dog. I get it. I feel for you. So far having a puppy is helping. Perhaps something to consider in your case as well?
I’m sorry that you lost Diesel. Princess is the only dog I’ve ever had to put to sleep. It was and is very difficult to honor each of my children’s grief because they are all different.
I am SO glad I made the call to the vet last night about getting her ashes back. They all want a little something to keep her ashes in since they won’t always be living with me… not forever.
My brother who does beautiful woodworking is going to make a wooden keepsake box and etch her name into the wood and do some creative carvings on it for me.
As far as puppies go, they are so therapeutic, but will never replace your Diesel or my Princess. I will probably get another pup, one day. Right now though, I have to make sure that I can have financial stability for the kids and I since I am going through a divorce (not with their dad).
I will keep your Diesel in my prayers with Princess and hope that they greeted each other on the other side of the rainbow bridge. I will also pray for us to receive comfort and grace in our grief, and for your new puppy to have a long and healthy life. ✨💖🐝🙏💫