my dog just died on the 3rd of august i still cant get over it...?

Question

i kno that everything in one part of there life dies but i still cant get over my dog roxi(a boxer). i dont if i should get the same breed or name my new dog roxi or even should i get a new puppy.ive had roxi for 7 years so its sorta hard to get over her

HELP!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

My suggestion to you is...cry, be mad, cry some more. Though you can never replace Roxi, at some point, you can move on. It's true when anything we love dies.

When you're ready to open your heart and your home -- do it. Don't worry about what breed to get...just worry about loving something.

Maybe volunteer at a shelter or at a vet's office. Just take comfort in the fact that you gave her the best life possible. But don't let her death be the end. She's gone, but she wants you to love someone they way you loved her. Moving on is not going to hurt her feelings, but will make her proud and happy to have been a giant part of your life.

My heart cries for your loss. But I know Roxis is happy, and the two of you will be together again, some day. Oh, she misses you, and she waits.

Answer 2

Roxi was a family member. There will never be a replacement no matter how hard you try. Please wait a while before getting another dog and allow yourself to grieve. Don't name the new dog Roxi and try adoption at your local pound or dog rescue agency. These are the most loyal and loving dogs around. Sorry about your loss, I've been there many times and it sucks but in time you will start to feel better, really.

Answer 3

I have had a dog die before and it is just like loosing a child. This is normal for you to still be grieving. It comes and goes in waves. One moment you feel OK, the next you're balling your eyes out. You will know when it is right for you to get a new dog. When you do, check out www.petfinder.com not only will you find a new pet and new love, but you can give a dog a new home as well. I would get a new puppy so that you can raise the dog how you see fit, no existing bad habits to break. :) You will be OK. you will grieve and you will get over it. You will always miss and love your dog, but it will become easier to keep a dry eye when thinking of it. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I hope that you begin to feel better soon. You didn't say why or how your dog died, but if she was sick just remember that she isn't sick anymore and that she is in a wonderful place, with fields to run in and rabbits to chase, plenty of dog treats and all the things that she loved most about being a dog. :) Good luck to you! :)

Answer 4

Sounds harsh, but there's not a single thing you can do that will help you get over the pain. Your mind will play games on you. You will reach down to pet your dog. You will hear your dog bark and you will run to the door many times. It's hard. It's so incredibly hard. There's nothing that any one can say or do to make the pain go away. You are not grieving over your dog. You are grieving over the loss of the bond that you had between you and your dog. You realize that your dog is not in pain. On the otherhand, you want to play with your dog, to hold your dog.

On getting another puppy, only you will know when it is time. If you see a puppy and cry over the loss of Roxi, then it's not time. If you can look a puppy in the eyes and see the puppy as a loving individual, then it's time for another puppy. Only you will know.

How do I know? Theodore (my "sibiling"), Samson, Ginger, and Shilo have been taken away from me. It's never easy. I can only wish you luck in dealing with your loss.

--Beth

Answer 5

I'm very sorry about your loss. I think it might be best to wait a little and get a young puppy or kitten. They can ease the pain of the loss.


The same thing happened to me. I was 8 years old and I got my first kitten. He was only 6 months old when he was hit by a car. It took me a long time to get over it. I also took care of a cat that lived outside. He lived by me for 4 years, and he survived cold winters, and the poor thing was hit by a car four times, and didn't even get a scratch! But one day, someone ran over his head, and he still didn't die, but he didn't seem right, so we had to put him to sleep. He lived 20 years outside, and even though he didn't live in my house, I still considered him my kitty, and I miss him still, along with my kitten. I know it's hard, and if your close to an animal, it can feel like a best friend or a family member. Just remember that it will take time, but you will get over the loss, and roxi is up in heaven playing with other puppies and kitties. :)

Answer 6

we lost our dog about a year ago... i still miss him. when you have a dog that long it becomes part of the family... it's going to take a while to get over that. When you do decide to get another puppy, regardless of the breed, i dont think you should name it roxi, that will probably just make it harder on you.

Answer 7

I have lost two dogs, and I still think of them. It's been several years. Every day will hurt less. One day you will find that you are ready for another dog. Give it it's own special name. You will always want to remember Roxi in your heart, and you will.

Answer 8

Im sooo sorry.I have recently lost my dog also to a twisted stomach.She was about 16 yrs old.Iv had many dogs (own 15 now) and its never easy to say good bye.I miss all of them (have had about 60 in the past 20 years). I will hold them in my heart forever. They are a part of the family,,it will take time. I would wait a while before getting another.I would not use the same name. Please adopt from an animal shelter when you are ready.They are desperately waiting for someone to rescue them.Your new friend is waiting there.

Answer 9

Oh you poor thing, I am so sorry! I can still tear up about my pup and it's been over a year. My parents were so upset when their dog died, they got another one (from breed rescue) right away and named her the same name! When my good boy died, I said "never again" but a month later I got another one, same breed--the house just wasnt the same without him running around, ya know? I didnt name him the same, tho..
And I have a boxer too now, and when he goes, I'll DEF get another one!

Answer 10

My dog died august 31st 2years ago and i still get upset when i think of him.He was a dobermann and we rescued him when he was 6 or 7 years old,he was so loving i used to wrap my arms around his chest and neck and give him kisses which he loved.We had him for 6years so he would have been around 12 or 13 when he died.What upsets me the most is that i had come home from work and was greeted by him and my female dobe,they were jumping around with excitement so i made a fuss of them and went to the shop which is a minute from my house,my partner let the dogs out in the garden to wait for me coming back but when i got back my dog was lying on the ground he had died of a heart attack,i was hysterical and couldnt bring myself to go out to him,and to this day i regret not going to him and saying goodbye.Its hard but it does get easier,ill never forget him as he was my boy.