I have two dogs. I love them both equally. I have always had strong bonds with animals but my relationship with Aster is different. I raised Aster since he was a puppy. I got Luna when she was two. If anyone brings up putting a dog down, I get hysterical thinking about one day having to put down Aster. I have had multiple conversations in public where people mention putting a dog down, and I'll just start balling right there. My friends all know they can't talk about that with me in public.
Admittedly I don't get as sad thinking about Luna. I don't know if it's because I got Luna as an adult and I didn't really raise her, she was already perfect, or if it's because she was a rescue and I feel like I extended and improved her life alot. She was a stray and found in a homeless camp without an owner.
My dogs are both three. My bond with Aster feels almost like a parent child relationship. I know that sounds super cringey and I don't want to demean anyone who has lost a child, but I feel like I'm preparing to lose my child at a young age even though it's probably about ten years in the future. I don't know how I'd get over losing Aster.
How do you deal with this? Have you ever had an unusual bond with an animal?
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