Like so many other animal lovers, I’ve spent my entire life in the company of critters. A home without fur would not be home to me – something essential would be missing.
So we people of the fur tribe invite animals into our lives, knowing that eventually the time will come when we have to say goodbye to them. Critters can live a long time…just not long enough.
Over the years I’ve spoken with many grieving people who’ve called to order my pet loss books. We’ve shared stories, precious memories, and more than a few tears as we talked about the animals we’ve loved and lost.
Some people have told me they were so devastated by the loss of a beloved companion they would never be able to bring another animal home. Others have said they would continue bringing home furballs until they drew their last breath.
When I lost my dog, Martha, in 1995, I knew there would be more doggies one day, but I couldn’t imagine loving one like I had loved her. Then I found Jake…and I fell in love all over again. We connected in a way that I didn’t even know was possible. 
Jake is gone now, and with him went a very large part of my heart. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever will be lucky enough to meet another Jake, or Martha. But then I remember that even though I may not be able to imagine loving that deeply again, the universe…as it always does…knows better.
It’s just a matter of time…
WOOF!Chris
