Today, was the' day! I had to put my best friend of 15 years to sleep, and im devistated.. I miss her so much, my house is so quite with out her, and I have to throw all her food away, and her toys.. Have you ever been throgh this? If so, how can I move on?
2006-06-20 19:54:41 · 8 answers · asked by lvn_jb06 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Thank You all so much..
2006-06-21 04:27:42 · update #1
i know just how you feel. i had my 19 year old put to sleep in september, and i first got him when i was 4.
don't throw her things away until you are ready. keep them around the house for as long as you need to.
believe me when i say you will always miss her, there will always be a void.
time will help. i found that it also helped that i went to places with other dogs. getting to pat and play with them helps the healing process.
other than that, you will be able to move on when you are ready. you can't rush it. just remind yourself that she's not suffering and she had a good, long life.
my thoughts are with you.
2006-06-21 06:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by araum_lilly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We put our best friend of 18 years to sleep two years ago. We didnt throw his toys away and yes the house was quiet. We knew it was his time and so did he. We comforted ourselves in that. Eventually you settle down. I wouldnt stay at home on your own all the time. Involve yourself in some things that take your mind off your immediate reactions. Time always heals. We didnt get another pet for quite some time. He was the only one we had and we needed time to make a rational decision as to whether we wanted another pet or not. At the moment we have two cats (our friend was a dog). We keep him in our hearts and wouldnt trade the years we had with him for anything. You eventually move on.Dont be too hard on yourself. It will get better. One thing I did keep was his dog bowl and I am glad I did.
2006-06-21 03:12:30 · answer #2 · answered by The Rock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. I went thrrough the same thing a little over a year ago. My dog was only 8 years old and he was my best friend. We had him cremated and now he's in a box that we keep in our living room with his collar inside and pictures of him on the outside of the box. The first year was really tough for me, I would cry myself to sleep for the longest time and everytime I thought about "THE" day I would get really emotional. So my advice to you is to stay strong and keep her in your heart and know that she is still with you in your memories and know that you gave her a great life.
2006-06-21 12:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by Krissy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I so sorry you had yo put your best friend to sleep.But you have to reamber she is in no more pain and she had a very long life and made so mean people happy. Think of all the good time you had with her/ I have been there and done that my self and i know what you are felling.One day you will fine anothe good friend out there.
2006-06-21 11:06:16 · answer #4 · answered by david o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog named sassy whom i loved more than anything in the world and i know what your going threw all i can tell you is to just know there in a better place and they feel no pain just try to move on and get another dog not to take her place cuz i know thats not possible but to help you feel better<3i feel your pain and i will pray for you.
2006-06-21 03:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by your best nightmare 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
last year my dog of almost 12 year died and life wasnt the same i still miss her but then we got another mixed breed pup witch i like but i love my other dog still she was perfect in every way but i have coaped with it a year its hard it still make me want to cry and although i didnt cry the day she died because i couldnt i had to go to school she died right after having a liter of ten pups they also passed away its really hard and if you need to cantact me an want some help coaping with it just email me
2006-06-21 06:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by gary_e_6990 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had our dog Lulu cremated. She's in her little figurine urn. She was 2 weeks short of her 18th birthday. My mom keeps her collar and her favorite blanket. You have to recreate her as if she was alive and talk to her. Lifes about completion and good memories.
2006-06-21 03:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by mikey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just takes time. I'm so so sorry you had to do that. I've had to do it as well and I know it really sucks!
I'll say a prayer for you. :)
2006-06-21 03:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by Krn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋