Hi there,
We have had these two dogs ( brother-sister) since the were only 7-8 weeks old. At just over two years old Midas(male) developed a crippling deformity in the spine that almost immediately caused severe paralasis and loss of mobility in his back legs. He was also diagnosed with severe hip displasia in both joints... [German Shepherd-Black lab cross]After much indecision and great hearbreak we had him put down.
Now we have Misty here at home and as expected seems somewhat at a loss of what to do without her brother at her side as it has always been... They spent 8 hours a day together in a 20' x 80' run when we were at work with food,shelter,heated water dish and such so the comfort level was there... But now she is alone:(
My question is should we get another comrad for her now or in the near future ? If so should it be a puppy so that it can grow up under her supervision/guidance or should it be an older animal ? I can imagine it depends on Mistys attitude as my wife seems to think that she may be very protective of all that she and Midas shared or... Is in plausible to think she may be ever so greatfull to have another friend ?
I look forward to hearing back from you .
Best regards,
Mark.