After Pet Loss, When Is It Time To Get Another Pet?

After Pet Loss, When Is It Time To Get Another Pet?

Author: Amy Castro - Pet Parenting & Behavior Expert May 3, 2026 Duration: 33:51
After losing a pet, how do you know when it’s time to get another one, if at all? For some people, opening their heart to another pet feels like part of healing. For others, waiting feels right. And for many, the hardest part is not knowing whether the hesitation means they are not ready, they are being thoughtful, or they are just afraid of what it might mean. That is what makes this decision so complicated. In this episode, I’m joined by Carla Bosacki, host of A Dog’s Devotion, who shares h...

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The Pet Parent Hotline | Calm The Chaos, Cut The Costs, and Love Life With Your Pets Again
Podcast Episodes
Stop Nighttime Pet Chaos With the SETTLE Routine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:55
Does your dog whine at the door, your cat climb on you, or all your pets suddenly demand attention the second you sit down at night? You are not imagining it, and your pets probably are not plotting against your peace. I…
Should You Go to the Emergency Vet or Wait? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:58
If your pet suddenly seems “off,” how do you know whether it’s a true emergency or something that can safely wait until morning (or Monday)? That decision is one of the most stressful parts of being a pet parent, especia…
Get Out The Door Faster in a Pet Emergency | Pet Parent Power-Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:57
If your pet needed emergency care tonight, would you be ready to get out the door quickly? When something goes wrong with your pet, the medical issue may not be the only thing slowing you down. Sometimes it’s the missing…
Pet Tattoos: Tribute, Celebration, or Something More? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:38
Thinking about getting a tattoo of your pet, or wondering why so many people do? For some, it’s a way to celebrate a pet they love right now. For others, it’s about holding onto a memory, a moment, or a bond that changed…
7 Simple Things That Instantly Improve Your Pet’s Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:08
Feeling like you’re not doing enough for your pet, no matter how much you try? You’re buying the toys, reading the advice, trying to do everything “right”… but it still feels like something’s missing. Here’s the truth mo…
In-Home Pet Euthanasia: What to Know Before You Need It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:24
What does a peaceful goodbye at home actually look like, and what should you know before you ever need to make that call? If the idea feels scary or overwhelming, this will help you understand what really happens and why…
Are You Waiting Too Long to Let Your Pet Go? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:41
How do you know when it’s time to let your pet go, especially when you keep hoping for one more sign? If you’re waiting for absolute certainty, your pet may pay the price for that delay. In this episode, hospice and end-…
Cat Aggression Signs: Why Cats Swat, Bite, and Lash Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:41
If your cat is biting, swatting, attacking another cat, or suddenly having litter box issues, it may not be happening out of nowhere. In many cases, cats show warning signs long before things escalate. In this episode, c…