Chelsea and the red chair
The one thing I wasn’t prepared for after losing Milkshake was how it would affect my Chelsea dog. It’s been hard to watch. She’s depressed, I have no doubt about it. On our walks to the park, she just sniffs the air and looks around. I know she’s looking for her friend. The vet told me it could take as long as several months for her to get past this.
So I’ve used the advice I give to others. Get out of the house, go visit friends, walk in different places and find new adventures. It’s helped me and it may be helping Chelsea. She liked today’s adventure to the Farmer’s Market and she loved this red chair we found outside the civic center.
If anyone has any ideas on how to get her through this, please share. What’s your experience and advice? We’re a couple of desperados indeed. I wish I could pack her up and take her to quilt market with me!
In my next post, I’ll share the new mini quilts and our newest petite pattern, Foxly.
Hugs to all of you this beautiful Mother’s Day weekend!
Anne
30 Comments
liz n.
Have her start socializing with other dogs, and then adopt a new friend for her, preferably a younger dog that she can mother and mentor. When we lost our Bruno, we adopted Henry sooner than we would’ve if it’d been on our emotional timeline, but Pete needed to be a big brother to another furry dude, and now those two are inseparable.
DeAnna Dodson
It’s so hard to see your other pets grieve, too. But I think you’re wise to take Chelsea out and do some things with her. Mostly just be with her and let her know you’re not going anywhere. You’re the best thing for her. :::hugs:::
Susan
Do you have any dog parks near you? Socializing with other dogs may help. At least it is company of her kind.