{"id":1217,"date":"2024-01-07T10:10:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T15:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/?p=1217"},"modified":"2025-08-27T12:32:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:32:36","slug":"picking-your-next-pet-after-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/picking-your-next-pet-after-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Picking Your Next Pet After Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Loss of a pet. Losing a great companion animal is one of the biggest heartaches we will ever experience. Some people are so heartbroken, they swear they will never love another animal. Although I understand this deep pain, after years of communicating with animals, I can tell you that almost without fail, they want you to give that great love to another pet. Dogs and cats especially seem to know that there are many living animals needing love, and you, as a good person, should share it. Coping with the loss of a pet. If you have decided it is time to get a new companion animal, it can be a challenge to pick the best fit. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Here are some key tips I give my clients to help them pick their next favorite best friend. It can\u2019t just look good, or play cute. It has to be suited to you energetically. Perhaps you have always had Golden Retrievers. Is that the best choice for you now? That depends.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t get a dog or cat on impulse.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although it is important to give love to another pet, eventually, it is equally important to give yourself time to mourn. If you can&#8217;t make a wise decision about a new pet for a few months after your first has passed away, gift yourself that time. You might also want to consult with a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/hire\/pet-grief-counselors\">pet loss grief counselor<\/a><\/span>. I also find that some clients who hastily acquire a new pet experience a vague sense of dissatisfaction, often related to the idea that that new dog isn\u2019t the old one. Then we have a whole raft of other issues to sort out, so the new dog\u00a0 or cat doesn\u2019t feel he has to \u201cmeasure up.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What do you like to do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/picking-your-next-pet-after-loss-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1228 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/picking-your-next-pet-after-loss-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"loss of a pet\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>If you were 22 when you got that last puppy 15 year ago, you may or may not be up to the same level of walking or hiking, or biking that you once were. Maybe you have children now, and you need a dog who is easier to manage than a puppy. Potty training a three-year-old child and a two-month-old puppy simultaneously is nooooo picnic\u2014take it from me\u2014I did it! A decade later, I will happily pass over all the cute puppies of any breed for a mature middle-ager or elderly lap dog who was abandoned and just wants loves, a daily walk and treats, but knows how to behave.<\/p>\n<p>A pet who is not your energetic match is a really big problem. One common example is when elderly, somewhat frail women buy purebred large dogs as puppies, like a Labrador, thinking it will be great for the grandkids. These well-meaning ladies often fail miserably in obedience class because they have neither the stamina nor the will to put an energetic baby dog in its place. Sad for the human and sadder for the dog if it gets passed around or dumped at the pound.<\/p>\n<p>There are also the very busy people who get a cat, but really want it to live alone 20 hours a day like a goldfish. Cats are social creatures with their humans. Truly evaluate your schedule. If you are on the go constantly, consider a beautiful fish tank,\u00a0 or volunteer one weekend a month at your local shelter to get your dog or cat fix,\u00a0 without the burden of full-time responsibility.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Review the rescues or breeders closely.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are some communicators who scream, \u201cAdopt. Don\u2019t Shop.\u201d Although I agree that I don\u2019t want you buying a pet store puppy, I also see a place for responsible breeders. If we did not have responsible breeders, our breeds would fall away. What\u2019s responsible? Not Craig\u2019s List or NextDoor or an ad that looks sketchy in any way. Any \u201cbreeder\u201d who checks you out on the\u00a0phone, but doesn\u2019t have you come visit, or openly show his or her breeding facilities is suspect. You can look for local references, and you should be checking out the mother and the father. As for rescue organizations, look for ones that are reputable, and take in few enough animals at a time that they actually know the animals, and can pair you with one that matches your needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/picking-your-next-pet-after-loss-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/picking-your-next-pet-after-loss-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"picking your next pet after loss 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>This begs the question of whether you should go to your local county shelter for your next pet. I would honestly love nothing more, as these are the pets most in need. However, do not let shelter behavior fool you. The quietest animal can be the barkiest at your house, and the loudest animal can calm right down once in a calm and loving place. You just don\u2019t know. But you will need to be committed to training, offering security and helping heal a broken heart and possibly some bad behaviors. If this suits you, these cats and dogs are almost always deeply grateful and TRUST ME, they know you saved them from death. They can smell it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ask an animal communicator for help from loss of a pet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best parts of my job is getting to help explain the personality and essence of a new potential pet in the house. Clients who have lost a pet often call me and send me pics of two-three cats or dogs, or even a horse they are considering adopting, and ask what personality they are getting. I never try to sway their choices, but I tell them the energy profile of the animals they are considering, and even map it with other pets that might be in the home. If you are having trouble deciding between dogs or kittens in a litter, or between a few rescue animals, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/hire\/animal-communicators\">animal communication session<\/a> can help immensely.<\/p>\n<p>Loss Of A Pet &#8211; A New Beginning<\/p>\n<p>Best of luck finding a new companion. Just remember the new animal is a whole new spirit, and should be honored for that spirit, not ever compared to whomever came before.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>About the Author: <em>Kara Udziela<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/KaraLiberty.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/KaraLiberty-150x150.png\" alt=\"Kara Udziela Animal Communicator\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/KaraLiberty-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/KaraLiberty-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/KaraLiberty.png 191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Kara from Pet\u2019s Eye View is an Animal Com<\/em><em>municator and Teacher certified by CWALU, a 20-year initiate in British Earth Wisdom traditions. Her mission is to help pets and their people form stronger bonds through telepathy and energy work. Reach her on Facebook at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/petseyeview\">www.facebook.com\/petseyeview<\/a> or at\u00a0<\/em><em>her website: <a href=\"https:\/\/petseyeview.com\/\">www.petseyeview.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-1217-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/169-Old-Redding-Rd-22.m4a?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/169-Old-Redding-Rd-22.m4a\">https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/169-Old-Redding-Rd-22.m4a<\/a><\/audio>\n<h3 data-start=\"7576\" data-end=\"7805\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/infos\/about\">About Petworks<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dr-Marty-Goldstein-Natures-Blend-Petworks-Nutrition.png\" alt=\"Dr Marty Goldstein Nature's Blend - Petworks Nutrition\" width=\"111\" height=\"109\" \/>In 2021, Dr. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/dr-marty-goldstein-of-petworks\/\">Marty Goldstein DVM<\/a><\/span> joined the pet care platform Petworks as an advisor in its <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/hire\/animal-nutritionist\">Animal Nutrition<\/a><\/span>\u00a0care division. Dr Marty Nature&#8217;s Blend is\u00a0on a mission to help your pets live their healthiest lives possible.\u00a0Dr. Marty\u2019s pet nutrition expertise and guidance has helped Petworks evolve and become the preeminent animal and pet nutrition consultation service for pet\u00a0parents in North America.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/William-Bishop-Jr-Petworks-Pet-Nutrition.png\" alt=\"Bill Bishop Blue Buffalo Pet Nutrition\" width=\"96\" height=\"99\" \/>In 2022, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/blue-buffalo-dog-food\/\">Blue Buffalo<\/a><\/span> Founder Bill Bishop Jr. joined Petworks as Senior Advisor in our Animal Nutrition Care Division. Bill brings his extensive expertise in pet food innovation and business leadership. 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Losing a great companion animal is one of the biggest heartaches we will ever experience. Some people are so heartbroken, they swear they will never love another animal. 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