Grieving dog

[intouch]

Anyone have any suggestions to help a sad little whippet?  Two  months ago we lost Jack's lifelong companion, an older bitch that he lived with since we got him as a puppy.  He was devastated.  We brought him indoors to live with our "house" bitch - sadly she has been ill for 6 months and died a couple of days ago.  Now we have to almost force him out of bed to come for a walk, and his sadness is palpable.  
We are down to one dog instead of 5 this time last year - my daughter took her whipinese to live with her when she got her own place, and his visits are the only time Jack perks up is when he visits.
I know it's early days yet for all of us, maybe we will look at getting a rescue in a little while, but has anyone any suggestions to help lift his spirits in the mean time?

[Mandeigh]

It sounds like a new companion is the only thing that would lift him.

Poor wee guy and poor you 

[crdodgeon]

Sorry to hear of your losses 

Poor little chap; it does sound as if he might need a companion.

[Lyndsey Lewis]

If you are not ready for a new dog yet, do you have friends with dogs that you can visit....maybe set up some play times??

Do you have dog parks??

I'm so sorry. It's really the saddest thing not being able to explain to them where their companion has gone.

 

[ros]

Poor little chap    I agree, he needs another canine friend, and if he perks up when he has contact with others it sounds as though he's ready to move on even if you aren't 

[cirocco]

Yep, you have to get a pal. Its the only way...

I would advise a girl dog.

[intouch]

Thanks for replying - I think a trip to the local animal shelter is on the cards.  Soon.  I'll keep you updated.

[flintfootfilly]

Hope you find a wonderful new friend who will help you and your dog over your sad loss.

Sarah x

[shoveltrash]

so sorry to read this .  good luck finding a new friend for Jack

[cirocco]

Im in the wrong job... Yesterday we met a woman on the doggie field who was going through the same sort of thing. She left her two dog's with a carer last year and sadly one died overnight. Since then the other dog is a wreck. She contacted a dog 'psychologist', who agreed to visit... the cost.....£500!!!!!!!

[Maggie_L]

I often think I went into the wrong profession! Poor little man - much healthier just to get him a new companion.