Do dog siblings have similar personalities? Will they act alike?

I'm very sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is never easy, but it does get better with time. A lot of people do get the same sort of dog they had before, because that is what they are used to, and what they like. Some people wait a while, and some prefer to get a new dog right away. Either way is personal preference, however you must bear in mind that the new dog will be different to Scooby. In the sense that you can't expect it to suddenly fill the void that Scooby has left. I'm sure your new dog will in time become a great friend to you, and eventually the pain of your loss will diminish. I just don't want you to get your hopes up that a new dog will suddenly make everything better. I would advise you to give the new dog a different name though, you don't need to be reminded of Scooby every time you call the new dog, it would be unfair to you and the new dog to constantly be compared. I wish you all the best and hope you find a lovely dog.

I'm very sorry you had to put your dog down, please accept my condolences for your loss. It sounds like Ginger may be grieving the loss of her companion, and when you feel ready, it's fine to get another dog. I would wait until you are ready to welcome another dog into the home, and there's no time limit on that. Whenever you feel comfortable. I hope this helps!

I am sorry to hear you lost a dog recently. Whether to get a puppy or an adult will depend on your lifestyle/schedule and the personality of your other dogs. Puppies require much more frequent care than adult dogs, so if you are gone for long periods of time this can be problematic. Puppies can also be pestering to older/senior dogs, so if your other dogs are older or have some mobility issues they may be less tolerant of a puppy jumping on them/biting them. The plus side to having a puppy is you have first hand opportunity in all his training. If your schedule doesn't work well with a puppy then I would consider fostering an adult dog from a reputable rescue on a trial basis to see how it goes, and if it seems a good fit you can adopt the dog!

I'm so sorry to hear that Gum lost his partner. That certainly can be difficult for a dog. Adding another dog to the house may certainly be good for him. In general, we recommend that a male and female dog will tend to get along the best if you have your option of genders. Depending on how long it will take you to add another dog to the house, another thing you could consider if needed would be adding a Bach Flower Essence like Rescue Remedy ( http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-pet/ ) which can be added to the water and help with emotional problems. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Yes dogs can grieve and get lonely. Most dogs enjoy having company so getting another dog could be a good idea if you have the time and energy for another dog. You may consider a rescue dog, that way you can try them together and make sure Rosie likes the new dog and they get along. Young puppies can be very annoying to a grown dog and Rosie may not adjust well especially as you will need to spend more time with a puppy and may inadvertently neglect giving Rosie the time with you that she needs. Fostering a dog also is a good option as you can help a dog in need and if it's not a good fit for you and Rosie it will leave when it finds the right home. Many people keep the foster dog after they get to know them and they settle into the home. A puppy can be a good solution too if done right and it would certainly get Rosie up and playing again! I do think getting Rosie a companion is a good idea as she sounds like she needs one. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Rosie.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dog! Please accept my condolences for your loss. Give Eclipse lots of love and attention. Take her out to favorite places, play with her more often, cuddle with her as much as possible. This will help with the grieving.

I'm so sorry you are facing this situation! How horrible to lose a beloved dog but to also have to worry about Bentley at the same time. Given that he does better with another animal, yes I would get another dog for the home. It's fine to get a smaller dog, and while it doesn't make a difference if you get a boy or a girl, I would make sure the dog is eventually neutered or spayed as soon as it's old enough. It might be a good idea to get one now so the transition for Bentley isn't as difficult when he loses his companion. I hope this helps!