Dreams so life like of my Sadie and Pokey

[Denise & Sophie]

I know that Sadie and Pokey , my two toy terriers will always be a part of me and will always be in my heart. I sadly lost both of them within three months in 2010. It's funny when I sit and think about how different my life was 7 years ago before I met my husband. Sadie and Pokey were my life. We lived alone and they went everywhere with me. They loved going for car rides. Sadie would lay across my shoulders and lay her face next to my cheek. Pokey would sit beside me. I never imagined life without them. I waited a year and felt that it was time find a new puppy to share our lives with. Well in 2 weeks we will be picking our new puppy out. The past 2 months I have dreams that were so real that I could feel them licking my face and feel them jumping on me. I can only believe that this is their way of telling me they are ok and that its ok to love another dog. Maybe deep in the back of my mind I have been wondering what they would think.....I was hoping that typing this would make me feel better but if tears rolling down my cheeks are any indication I guess it didn't. Maybe tomorrow.

[Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More]

Sadie and Pokey will live on in your heart.  It felt just like this about Cali (still do) when adding Clover to our home.  Losing Cali was very hard for me and heartbreaking.  I thought my heart would never heal then Clover came along.  Clover helped heal my heart when I thought it was broken forever.  I never understood what people meant when they said "getting another dog or cat helped with mourning the lose of their pet" and I do now.  Yes, I still cry over memories, but Clover has added new ones and my heart is healing.

Sadie and Pokey will see you at the Bridge.

[Denise & Sophie]

I do feel much better this morning. I think I needed to put my feelings out there so I could actually see them in print. Thank all of you for your kind and understanding words. The unconditional love of a dog we all have shared and thats what connects everyone in this wonderful site. I am going to post a few pics of Sadie (my puppies mother's name is Sadie also) and Pokey on my page. Thank you all!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Sadie and Pokey will forever be in your heart, but I think those dreams are telling you they want you to love another dog. The hardest part about having a dog is they don't live as long as we do. Enjoy every minute of your new puppy and I am sure you have Sadie and Pokey's blessings.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I know from experience that it takes a long time to get over the loss of a dog, but they stay in our hearts forever.

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Denise, what you wrote is exactly how I felt about our dog Zach. He was with us for 15 years when his life came to an end. We too couldn't imagine our lives without him and took 3 long years to finally find another furry friend. Zach was on my mind for the entire time when we were waiting for Daisy, he even went with us for the ride to pick her up (in a framed photo). I feel he gave us his blessing when the song that I dubbed our song "Chasing Cars" came on the radio on the drive to meet Daisy for the first time. The night before we let him go to the Rainbow Bridge I laid with him on the floor and listened to the song over and over.

Our pets are certainly a big part in our lives, they bring joy and unconditional love.

[Melody & Bruin]

Oh Denise, I know how you feel!  A new puppy in your life is just what you need right now.  I firmly believe your new little one will help with the healing process.  It is perfectly ok to love another dog.  I still miss my Molly every single day, mostly when I come from work or when I sit on the deck, she had a favorite spot in the yard and I can still see her laying there in the grass watching my every move.  Your new pup will fill that empty spot in your heart.  I am so excited for you...only two more weeks!