When Should You Get a New Pet After One Dies?

The question of when to get a new pet after one dies is one that many grieving pet parents struggle with. Anyone who has lost a beloved pet knows all too well the void that can be left when a four-legged companion leaves this world. It’s tempting for grieving pet parents to try to fill that void by inviting a new animal into the home. While there are no hard-and-fast rules around this, it’s good to exercise a bit of caution before taking on the responsibility of a new pet.Thing to Consider When Deciding if You Should Get a New Pet After One Dies:1.)Are You Ready to Give a New Pet Love? The human-animal bond is beautiful and sacred. Whenever a deserving pet finds a loving home it’s cause for celebration. That said, you shouldn’t bring a new pet into your home until you feel ready to give the animal the love and attention he or she deserves. Nothing can ever replace a pet who has passed on, but every pet deserves a master who is ready to provide the same love and devotion you gave to your departed friend.2.) Is Your Family Ready for a New Pet? Even if you feel that you are ready to commit to a new relationship with a pet, it’s important to make sure that your family is on the same page. You don’t want to risk your family members resenting an animal because it was brought into the home before they were able to satisfactorily grieve the deceased pet. Before making a decision of this magnitude, it’s important to talk through these issues to ensure everyone is on board for creating a loving home for a new pet.3.) How Will a New Pet Impact Your Other Pets?In addition to your family, a new pet will change the dynamic for any surviving animals. Like humans, pets need time to adjust. Bringing a new pet into the home after one has died can be too much change for your other pets to handle. Acceptance of a new animal may not be immediate. If you do decide to get a new pet after one dies, make sure you have the capacity to adequately supervise the new animal relationships through this transition.Bringing a new pet into the home after one dies is not all bad. Having a new fluffy friend in the home can be very therapeutic and is the right decision for some. Just be sure that your entire household is ready to create a loving home for a new pet before making this choice.How long did you wait to bring a new pet home after losing one? Share your thoughts in the comments section.