…but being a stray 7-8 year old, they warned me that he has dental issues and also seems to have weakness in his rear legs. I want to give him a chance but I can’t afford to have a dog who has serious physical issues. I’m giving it some time. I’m 53/m. Thoughts?
I’m 52/m. Single. My rescue dog was all I had. No kids. No wife. Just me and my perfect, loyal, loving black lab mix. He was my purpose. We did everything together. Day and night. He loved every day and everyone. And he was the only one who ever truly loved me. It’s an amazing feeling to be loved. Then he died suddenly of a pericardial effusion on 6/1/25. He was barely 9. I’m only now coming out of the hell that his death sent me to psychologically. Almost a year later, I feel like I am ready to rescue another beautiful soul. But I’m scared. I feel like he was my soul dog, and that I won’t be able to love another dog the same way, or will resent my new rescue for not being…him. Maybe someone knows what I mean. Please help me get to a place where I can rescue again.
Hi all - no offense intended, but I’m new here and it seems like most listings are “urgent” or “about to be euthanized” etc. Is this a trustworthy sub? Thanks.