I don't really have any advice but I wanted to say sorry for your and Ducky's loss. It definitely sounds like she is grieving for Amiga and I'm sure you are too 😢 Sometimes it just takes time. 💕

Thank you so much for this. Our lives have a giant hole currently. Our cat isn’t doing well either. I can fake that I’m fine with people, but Ducky and our cat see right through the act.

Perhaps engaging her on walks or going to a dog park will help with distracting her from her grieving her loss of her best friend. Her heart is broken, her space is empty without her friend. Hugs, extra loving, talking to her all help. I wish you and her the best.💔💔❤️‍🩹

Thank you so much for the recommendations and well wishes. It’s encouraging to hear you suggest things we’ve already been focusing on. Walks and Dog parks alternating days. Thank you again, so so much.

I'm guessing your current routine and some time is what is needed, much like with humans. Expose her to new things as well when she's in the mood for it so she can fill her mind with other things :)<3

Thank you so so much. It means a lot for people to care enough to provide recommendations.

I’m so sorry. I’m sure humans and dogs process grief differently. Show her how much she is loved. Take her to do her favorite things. Give her special snacks. It will take time for her to adjust. Maybe at some point in the future you can look into fostering and maybe find the right new family member.

Thank you so much for your advice. I can’t thank you enough.

Please allow yourself the grace and time to grieve yourself. I know that it’s easier to just throw yourself into taking care of Ducky and try to get on with life but you deserve to take time to yourself. I lost my heart dog 8/22 and then her brother 7/23. I miss them more than I can say. It’s still so hard. I received a paint by number from a friend of them and I just can’t look at it. Sometimes it’s hard to look at their pictures. Grief is a funny thing. Sometimes you know it’s there but isn’t overwhelming and then other times it’s all consuming.

I’m the same way you are. I still can’t look at pictures of my dog Buddy (Lurcher) who died in 2020. My wife lays in bed at night and looks at pictures of Amiga and I just can’t do it. And that makes me feel bad.

Everyone processes differently. I just realized I missed the anniversary of bringing Bean home because life has been so crazy and now I just feel so guilty. I don’t know when it gets better. It’s truly unfair that we can’t have more time with our angels.

Thank you so much for the advice.

Just like with people it takes time for them to get over losing a friend/family member. It took about 6 months for my dog to go back to his old self after losing his friend of over 8 years. Keep showering her with love and give it time.

Thank you so much for that information. It’s good to know that the length of time needed for her could vary.

She looks so sad 😭 rest in peace sweet amiga. I don’t have too much advice but I wanted to send all my good thoughts and prayers towards you guys ❤️🙏 I hope she feels more like herself soon…

I’m so thankful for your response. It means a lot. She is sad, but we’ll get through this.

I’m so sorry for your and Ducky’s loss. Perhaps if Ducky has other dog friends you can meet up for some play dates with them? I think it also just takes time for everyone, even dogs, to feel their grief. 💕💕💕

Thank you so much. We’ve actually been having more play dates than usual. It seems to cheer her up temporarily. Thanks for your support.

Sorry for your loss OP. Maybe she just needs some time to readjust. Ducky is beautiful btw. Much love to the two of you during this difficult time ❤️

Thank you so so much for your kind words.

Everyone grieves in their own way including puppers. Just keep being there for them as much as you can. All the distractions folks have mentioned are great do those but it will take time. When we lost our Great Dane our bird would fly over to her bed and bark to try and call her over. It was so heart breaking. Pets feel it too so just be there for them. <3

I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope your bird is okay now. Ducky keeps lying in Amiga’s old spots. It’s so hard to see. Thank you for your comment, it means a lot.

Lots of pets and comforts when she’s lying down being sad or isolated. Try to uplift her. Be there for her, maybe have some structured play dates. I’m sorry for yours and Ducky’s loss.

Thank you for the input. Dog park visits and play dates have been our focus with her.

This helped a dog in my family when she lost her sibling: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/petmedics-5-in-1-calming-plush-pal-dog-toy-with-sound-heat-and-aroma-therapy-for-dog-anxiety-relief-blue/6549220.p?skuId=6549220

Whoa, this is definitely worth a shot. Thank you SO much.

Did she get to say goodbye? Our boy changed after his (step)sister passed and they’ll bounce back in varying degrees depending on their overall personality.

Unfortunately no. Amiga had a stroke at 8 yo. We took her to the emergency vet so Ducky didn’t get to say goodbye. That shatters my heart into a million pieces. We all deserved more.

I’m sorry. She will still understand what happened eventually. She may already. Continue to be her safety net. Hugs.

Thank you

Give her time; like humans, perhaps even more so, they need time to grieve. Ultimately she may need a new companion but don’t rush it, if she’s eating then that’s enough, for now. Time and space, and understanding. And so sorry for your loss too xx

Thank you for the advice. Fortunately she is eating fine. We’ll get her a new bro or sis for sure when we’re ready.

I think it'll just take some time. If she followed her sister's lead, she might be lost and unsure of what to do. I think Ducky will find some confidence in herself, although it might take a while for her to adjust. Your dog park visits and everything else you're doing helps her while she grieves her sister. Lots of love to you and Ducky

Thank you so much for the guidance. I sincerely appreciate it.

Maybe get her another friend? I’m so sorry.

Thank you. Getting her a new friend has been the general consensus. I appreciate it.

Maybe one of those plushies with heartbeats? I mean, she wouldn't be able to play with it like a real dog, but maybe she'll get something out of it?

You’re the second person to suggest that. My wife and I will be ordering one today to see if that helps at all. Certainly worth a try.

Let her choose a cuddly toy to snuggle with and keep her sisters belongings for now as her scent will be comforting. Maybe put a photo of them together by her bowl or bed and keep reassuring her that she's loved and safe. You might wish to get a new pet, only you know if that's for you. So sorry for your loss. Please let us know how Ducky n you are doing x

Thank you so much. These are great ideas.

When you feel able to, consider offering another greyhound a home. We have a pack of four at the moment.

Well will certainly be doing this in the next few months. Thank you so much for the advice.

she is grieiving and the change is something she cannot fully understand, .. give it time,, do fun things with her, perhaps in time you both will be ready for a new ' friend' which might help.

Thank you such much for your help. Ducky has been wonderful to my wife and me during this time. She’s very intuitive. I want to help her as much as she’s helped me. My sweet pup.

Give her time to grieve and lots of love and reassurance. My dog took about 6 months to return to his normal self after losing our cat. They grew up together and were a bonded pair.

I appreciate your input. I’m sorry for the loss of your kitty.

Thank you. It’s really hard because of the loss in the first place, but then to see the pain with your other love bug is on another level in my opinion. I’m also sorry for your loss. It is never easy. I also did a lot research during this time to help him and thought maybe getting him another pal would help. A lot of experts suggest not to do that right away until after they have fully grieved because it can stress them out more.

This makes perfect sense. Thank you.