Need some advice

I have a friend whose dog passed away two weeks ago. She had gotten a divorce a couple years ago and that dog was her world. When it first happened I texted her a couple days in a row just to.make sure she was ok. She has basically shut herself off from the world. Posted a photo of the dog as her profile photo on her facebook page but did not announce the passing. The third time I texted, I basically said I dont want to be a pest so just know I care, my heart goes out to you and if you need to talk Im a phone call away. She responded saying thanks Chuck I appreciate that. Its been almost two weeks now. Should I call to see how she is? Should I text? I dont know what to do.

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PoetryNEmotion · F

I would call her. That dog was her constsnt companion. She is alone now. It is often after a few weeks that people no longer make efforts to be available for those who sre grieving. You are kind. Please drop by her home. Check in person. Being there certainly helps.

chuck7882 · 61-69, M

@PoetryNEmotion when she called me today, she said she's not emotionally ready for another dog yet. But when she is, I might offer to help her pick out a new one

PoetryNEmotion · F

@chuck7882 Good. You are a caring friend. Do keep her in contact. She is all alone.

chuck7882 · 61-69, M

@PoetryNEmotion I actually do have feelings beyond friendship for her. She was my college crush. But her divorce really did a number on her mentally and now this. I'm trying to not put any pressure on her to take our friendship beyond that, so I am very careful about keeping it just that. At least until I can sense she might be looking for a relationship as well

PoetryNEmotion · F

@chuck7882 I figured you did because you posted and it seems you are attracted. Take it ever so slow. Diborce is hard even when the partner was rotten. She will turn to you in time. You seem kind. Good luck.