Quietly Petless

We knew when we had to have Humility put to sleep (old age) last July that we'd not consider getting another pet until after we'd returned from Pennsic. But since our return we've just not put any kind of energy into even looking. The house still seems full of her presence and there is not a gaping sense of 'empty' such as we'd had in the past once a beloved pet had passed on. Instead we are feeling comfortably content without having to do upkeep chores associated with ownership.

It seems as though we should be concerned about this. It is quite unusual for us to have an empty home and be comfortable in it. Whenever we talk about it though, we both agree that it just isn't time. As lifelong pet owners we know that when it is 'time', our new friend will somehow show up.

But there are still moments like right now when I look through adoption webpages and wonder why I don't feel any desire to even meet the dog in the picture.

Waiting Is.