I had 2 dogs who were together all the time and kept each other company whilst we were out or at work. To our ion we lost our beloved Snowy yesterday and I am now very concerned about my gorgeous girl Pippa. I've managed to sort someone out to stay with her today and she seems ok but I am very worried about leaving her by herself and she has always had another dog as a companion. Does any one have any advise as to what I can do about this as I have to do a full day of work on Monday and am worried sick about her.

I am so sorry for your loss of snowy. Can a neighbour or friend pop round in the day to see her?
You could also leave the radio on for her.
Also is it poss for you to get home earlier or in your lunch break.

I'm sorry i am not much help but i know what you are going through.
We had two 16 year old cats who were just the same. We use to call them book ends. While we were on holiday a couple of weeks ago one of our neighbours knocked one of them over in the car. So we have been left with a depressed 16 year old and a two year cat as well.
Last sunday i decided to buy another kitten and within one day they are all getting a long very well.

Maybe in a while adopting another dog might help.
It just takes a bit of work finding the right one.

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When Ramza (she-cat) lost her foster dad (Staff) she was upset and so was the rest of the family, but my bro went to the rescue and brought Diego (Forlan) - abandoned staff and after some time of warming up they are great together and the rest of family got to love Diego as well... and one more abandoned dog got a family...

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So very sorry to hear of your loss, and Pippa's loss too (one of our English Setters is called Pippa),

I have sometimes found that a dog when left by a partner can - once the initial period of grieving is over - come into their own and almost enjoy the exclusive attention, but that's not general. What I would do if it was me, is see if you can find someone to pop in on Pippa and give her a bit of company and reassurance in these first horrible days, and then look for a suitable companion for her. I think if you are going to do this though, in my experience, the sooner the better, before Pippa gets too used to being alone so that there's a better chance of the newbie being accepted - and hopefully welcomed and loved One tip I found useful, when you take your new dog home, take Pippa out to the newbie, not the newbie into the house.
Been there - know what you are going through, so really hope you get sorted soon
Best of luck and to poor Pippa x

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I agree absolutely - and well done you, because it is one of the hardest things to do, mask your own grief and give out that calm energy that is needed to help the one(s) left behind.

Having lost our top dog Joey in July I couldn't miss the impact on the pack (of 7) left behind. They were lost. Joey was such a big generous boy and much loved. Knowing my own weakness and that I couldn't do it immed, I joined them in an inital tears and cuddles grief-letting, then was able to do the Alpha and calm energy bit, and indulge in tactics like 'It's raining, let's have an indoor picnic today!' sort of distraction, (which they love) or 'lets do a treasure trail!) - in a cheerful upbeat voice, or any treat that was a bit different to steer them (and me!) away from brooding over the loss and now we are all moving on.

In the past I have found in some ways, it is much harder to deal with when dog is left alone,.but in others easier, because one to one reassurance and attention can be given.

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