i still cry over her death?

Question

my dog died over 11 months ago, i still cry about it. she was my heart and soul. i know that i wll always love her no matter what happens in my life, or who comes into my life, she will always be #1 to me. am sure am not the only person who still cry's over there lost pets am i ??

Answer 1

Ther is nothing wrong in still mourning the loss of your pet. You really loved this pet and i still cry occasionally over a couple of mine. I feel for you, and so sorry pets have to die. I do not know why we put ourselves through it when we know they will die, but they need love and we need companions. Some pets take over your heart like a kid, and the loss of a child is tramatic. You will never get over this pet. The tears may come farther away, but it will forever be in your heart. Just remember the good memories. Crying over your pet still keeps it alive in your heart and soul, may god bless you.

Answer 2

You are not the only one, in fact you are one of a very very large group. Here are some things to try searching for on the web: Rainbow bridge, AVMA, AAHA, Laurel Lagoni, pet loss, grieving. You will find a lot of help and a lot of people you can talk to who are experiencing or have experienced what you are going through.

You can also check with your vet and your local humane society for resources. Many communities have support groups for people who are learning to cope with the death of a pet. There are also really good books available. You can find them on amazon.com. If you feel like you need more intensive support, there are counselors and psychologists who have a special interest in helping people in this situation.

What you are feeling is totally normal for anyone who has fully appreciated what an animal can offer. You may run across people who are insensitive and act like you have a problem because you are still crying, but they have never opened up their hearts the way you did, so they have no idea!

If you think about it, it makes perfect sense that the death of a pet is so painful, sometimes even more painful than the death of a close friend or family member. How many people can you think of that you have spent as much time with as your dog? How many have been as physically close to you? With how many people have you shared your innermost feelings and the most difficult times of your life? And lastly, how many people have been as foregiving of your mistakes and shortcomings, continuing to love you as though you were perfect? For most of us, no human will ever do all of this for us. So of course we miss our animal companions when they're gone.

Answer 3

No, you are not alone.
You loved your dog, and you miss her. It is OK to cry for her.

Did you give her a funeral? To non-pet owners, that may sound strange, but it is an important thing. It gives the owner some sort of closure, and shows respect for the pet who was a really important part of their life.

When you say you still cry about her, do you mean "from time to time" or "a lot - and I can't stop thinking about her"? If it is the latter (you can't stop thinking about her), then it is too much, and you need to discuss your dog's death with a therapist. If it is the former (from time to time), then it is totally OK.

I hope you continue to heal and feel better. In your heart and memory, she will live forever.

Answer 4

My dog (Wullie) got put to sleep in February 2004, he was nearly 17 and I had had him since I was 4, I still well up when I speak about him, and get sad looking at pictures of him. It's only normal, don't worry about it......dogs are brilliant though, I have a new dog now called Roger and i've had him 6 months and although he isn't a replacment he is a little angel and I love him so much.
It'll get easier, don't worry - think about the good times X

Answer 5

No you're not. I still cry as well. It will be a year this june 30 since my girl's death. I moved overseas and brought her ashes w/ me. I still have pics of her around my apartment. There's a dog park across the street and often hear her bark. I'm slowly recovering from the loss but i know it takes time and I do have those days when she will not leave my thoughts and I can do nothing but grieve her loss again.

Answer 6

No, you are not the only person who still misses a pet. My little Yorkie Cricket died over 2 years ago. I finally decided to buy a little dog with angel wings that has a plaque on the bottom inscribed with her name and death date. It sits in my garden where she used to like to lay while I pulled the weeds. Different mail order catalogs sell them, also available on the net.

Answer 7

I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL, I HAD A COCKER SPANIEL THAT DIED, I FELT LIKE I,D LOST A MEMBER OF MY FAMILY,ACTUALLY I HAD,I WAS SO DEPRESSED I KNOW FOR AT LEAST 11 MONTHS, I MEAN TO THE POINT OF CRYING EVERY DAY, THERE WERE PEOPLE THAT THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY FOR BEING UPSET THAT LONG OVER A DOG, THOSE WERE PEOPLE THAT KNOW WHAT IT IS TO REALLY LOVE AN ANIMAL, I FEEL FOR YOU, IT WILL GET EASIER, I STILL MISS TAFFY, I LOVED HER SO MUCH, I HAVE A CHOW THAT WAS 13 ON APRIL 10TH, I KNOW HE WONT BE HERE MUCH LONGER ALTHOUGH HES NOT SICK OR NOTHING, I WILL MISS HIM HE IS A GREAT DOG. HANG IN THERE, THINGS WILL GET BETTER.

Answer 8

i still get upset when i think of my Australian shepherd who died 7 years ago,but i had him for 15 years..you never get over a pet you lost...he was my everything and would do anything to have him back for one day!!! i know what you are feeling,cause i go threw those days to..and it took a long time before i wanted another dog,and i never got another Australian shepherd.. i was scared i would compare the new dog,and didn't think it would be fair.. cause no other dog would never compare to my Aussie..but now i have a doberman i love just as much,(it took 7 years) but you will love another dog just as much..good luck Hun and it is completely normal to grieve,even years down the road..

Answer 9

I can understand you. My dog was my one and only, I loved her so much. In november 2004 she was nine years old. She was ill and she hadn`t like to live. It was so hard for me, but on 23th november 2004 my dog DONNA sleeped for ever. The time after her death was hard and painful for me.It seems like theres a hole in my heart.

1 1/2 years since her death I can spek normal about this. Sure, its hard to think about my dog, so long time after her death, too.

But today I understand that it was better for Donna, my dog. She just had pain.
Oh yeah, I miss her so much, every day a week, but when I wants to cry I think about the time we had, our lovely moments and then I`m glad that I had met her. She was 9 years my dog, and she will be my dog, for ever.

! SORRY, MY ENGLISH ISN`T PERFECT. I`M A 16 YEARS OLD GERMAN GIRL, BUT I LOVE ENGLISH. SO I HOPE YOU ALL KNOW WHAT I MEAN WITH MY ANSWER ! :)

Answer 10

You're right . It's difficult to lost a love one but past is past and forget about the past. Try to look at the future. I mean you can find a new pet or you can turn to another thing, like getting involve in some projects about pets and animals as protecting or preserving them. You can can think of different ideas. Am I right? Goodluck.