all of you who have lost a beloved pet dog,did you feel you had regrets after their death?how did u overcome?

Answer 1

it took me a while to get another dog. but i made sure i played with him, took him to the vet for checkups and just make the most of it. ♥

Answer 2

You'll always have regrets or guilt when anyone you love dies. Regret is the other side of guilt, and we always feel we could've done more, could've been with them more, could've showed that we loved them more. BUT you know what? And this is huge - it took me a long time to realize this... Your dog doesn't have the measuring stick that you're basing your emotions on, OK? SO while you may feel you could've given 120% and only gave 95 and you're feeling bad - that 95% was absolute love to your pet. In the animal kingdom, the parental unit gives them just enough to survive and I'm guessing whatever you gave, was far more than just survival for him. Just know that when (and I'm sorry I keep saying HE, but either way) he heard you walking through the door, that was his happiest moment up til then. Then if you would walk him, then that was his happiest moment, then feed him, then cuddle or throw the ball, then that was the happiest moment. I'm not saying they're simple, because they aren't Dogs need and deserve a lot of care and if you cared for him in life as much as you're missing him now, then he had a great life, I'm going to send you a poem which I hope makes you feel better
Look at the poem below and go to the Rainbow Bridge website, you'll see things that will help you feel better. Good Luck Sister, there isn't anything quite as hard to get over!

Answer 3

You'll always have regrets or guilt when anyone you love dies. Regret is the other side of guilt, and we always feel we could've done more, could've been with them more, could've showed that we loved them more. BUT you know what? And this is huge - it took me a long time to realize this... Your dog doesn't have the measuring stick that you're basing your emotions on, OK? SO while you may feel you could've given 120% and only gave 95 and you're feeling bad - that 95% was absolute love to your pet. In the animal kingdom, the parental unit gives them just enough to survive and I'm guessing whatever you gave, was far more than just survival for him. Just know that when (and I'm sorry I keep saying HE, but either way) he heard you walking through the door, that was his happiest moment up til then. Then if you would walk him, then that was his happiest moment, then feed him, then cuddle or throw the ball, then that was the happiest moment. I'm not saying they're simple, because they aren't Dogs need and deserve a lot of care and if you cared for him in life as much as you're missing him now, then he had a great life, I'm going to send you a poem which I hope makes you feel better

Answer 4

Oh God, that is so hard...You always feel regret. Like what did you do wrong, why didn't you do this, or that; why didn't I catch it sooner. Hon, the only thing that will help is time. I know, time is bittersweet. But someday you will remember more of the good times you had together, instead of the loss. There are websites that will show you how to deal with it as well. There is a website called ferretuniverse.com and they have something called the rainbow bridge. If you get a chance, visit that site and read about the rainbow bridge. I hope you will get some comfort from it. Hugs and squeezes.

Answer 5

The best way to get over losing a beloved pet is to get another one straight away. We had a Great Dane who developed bone cancer in one of her back legs and she had to be put down. We all went to the vets to say goodbye to her before she was put to sleep and cried all the way home. The next day we sat on the phone until we had found another Great Dane breeder with puppies for sale and went and bought one straight away.

Whilst a new pet cannot replace the one that has died it helps to ease the pain, especially with a new puppy - you are too busy playing with it, feeding it, teaching it not to mess the house and cleaning up after it when it does, to think too much about the pet you have lost.

There will always be regrets over the lost one, but hey, life moves on.

Answer 6

I've had many pets in my lifetime and due to the fact that our lifespan excedes that of most animals, have lost quite a few pets along the way. Regrets? Never! I have loved (and still do) all my little friends, I was always there for them as they were for me...they wanted for nothing (as far as I could tell) and we had some awesome times together. The best way I found to 'get over' the loss of a pet is to remember the good times - not the passing part of your dogs life. Remember how he always had a way of lifting your spirits when you were feeling down and how that 'sad look' he'd give you when you ate a chocolate bar hoping you'd share with him, remember how that made you smile. Or how he would greet you at the door with his tail wagging every time you came home. Remember that he loved you as much if not more than you loved him. And remember, it's always best to have loved and lost than to never have loved. I have a room in my house that I call "the pet shrine", in it I have pictures of all my past pets with their collars, food bowls and favorite toy. Every time I feel like I would like an old pet 'close by' I will go in that room and talk to that departed pet....somehow I feel closer to them. Don't throw out reminders of your pet - you may find you'll regret that more than losing the pet itself.

Answer 7

i so understand how you feel. everyone has regrets one way or another, wether it be about animal or human. i tortured myself for two years over a death in the family, i kept thinking what if i did this or that?. when i look back now i realize i did the best i could and thats what matters! one of my dogs died of cancer on the way home from the vet, there is nothing i could have done one way or another. we cannot predict anything really so you can find comfort in the fact that you loved your dog with all your heart, thats what counts you know. one last thing ,everyone has their own grieving time and while you will NEVER replace your much loved dog, i hope that someday you will find it in your heart to give another little soul a home and have a whole new personality to love, all dogs need a place to call home and when your ready open up yours, you still have a lot of love in your heart to give and receive, it's really what your your beloved pal would want for you . i truly wish you luck and peace of mind, bye for now.

Answer 8

I'm a soft sod when it comes to animals, and I've lost quite a few pets, but I think my dog's death hit me the hardest. He was 11 years old and had many things wrong with him, but looking back it was really the best thing to put him down, as his body was failing and he was miserable.

When it came down to it, my family decided to have the vet come to the house to do the deed. I think that was best for all of us as we could see him in his surroundings when he went. I think he knew it was time, he wagged his tail at the vet when he was administering the needle, took a big yawn and then he was gone. Seeing this helped me a lot, the fact he was wagging and yawning when he passed.

It is always difficult, no matter the circumstances, and I still miss him 15 months on, but the important thing is to have no regrets, and appreciate your waggy's life. It's hard I know, but nothing can live forever sadly.

Answer 9

Over the past 40 years I have owned about 15 dogs, whenever one dies I have always had regrets, I think everyone does. I have photographs and video footage of most of my dogs and these remind me of the good times.
I do not agree with the clinical removal of all your dogs possessions and the major cleaning of the house - If you loved your dog why on earth get rid of every trace of them, that to me is a betrayal of your dogs love for you.
I still love all my dogs dead or alive and yes it still hurts many years after they die, but that is life. I would far rather occassionally be saddened by the thought of one of my deceased dogs not being with me, than to never have experienced the love and affection they gave to me.
I have always got another dog straight away, usually from an animal shelter or rescue centre, because they need a good home and often have not had much of a life.

Answer 10

Aw yes (gulp). I had a beautiful cat for many years and loved her like crazy. She was always going missing, as cats do, and always returned home after a while. But I regret that the last time she went missing and never came back I didn't go out to search for her, I might have been able to save her. The best way to ease my regret has been to be extra careful and worry a bit more about my other pets.

Answer 11

I lost both my dogs 1 year apart after having them for 13 and 14 years. It was devasting. My kids grew up with the dogs, they lived with me and the kids after my divorce and welcomed me home every day from work. This was 4 years ago, and I have to say I cannot even think about replacing them.
I don't have any regrets about them, they were well looked after and had a good life in the country, I can't see me ever having another one.