Originally Posted by
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My old dog Jack went missing yesterday early morning. Still no word on him. If ever there was a "reason" to drink, that would be it. But I don't want to drink over it. Jack's only known me sober.
There is nothing so bad that drinking can't make it worse.
Prayers for Jack's safe return are appreciated.
I've been where you are. I have always been very dependent on my dog. Check the shelters. Does Jack have a computer chip in his shoulder? Tummy tattoo? Collar with I.D.? Post signs with rewards, run ads. Believe me, if Jack is lost, there can be a new Jack. It's the only way. I've had four dogs die on me and always got another. The only cure for a lost dog is another dog. How old was Jack? Breed? Health issues? Drinking would make it worse. I know. I've been where you are. I see you're like me, very dog dependent. Maybe it's best, if Jack does not return soon, for you to go to a shelter and get a rescue dog assuming that if Jack does return you might return it if you want to. If you're like me you need a dog. I pray for you, think of you, hope for you!
Bill.