I lost a pet?

Question

I just lost my little dog last night. I'm beside myself, i wanna hold her and cuddle with her. How can i start to "get over" it? what can help me cope? ( if your going to be rude, dont even bother, i'm not in the mood to hear an ignorant @***'s bullsh!t)

She was hit by a car so i cant GO FIND IT, *****!!!! (sorry and thanks to everyone who actually gave good answers!)

Answer 1

Im so sorry hun.. It is terrible to lose a pet, and I know u are grieving..Its gonna take time to get over it, although u will always miss her...Some things u can do is maybe have a little memorial service, where u invite some friends and family to come and all talk about what a great dog she was, what they loved about her, or how silly and cute she was...Another option is getting another dog..This dog will never replace your little one, but it can help take your mind off of her a bit more... There are so many dogs in shelters who need a good home with lots of love..Your dog would want u to be happy and want u to give another dog a good life...Just take your time and grieve, its normal and ok.. Take it easy and God bless u..

Answer 2

im truly sorry 4 ur lost, and i hve been where u r at. a few times. last yrea was really tough, i had 2 put down a lifelong friend, whom i deeply loved, i received this from my vet a few days later;'if it should be that i grow frail & weak,and pain should wake me frm my sleep, then u must do what must b done for this last battle cant b won.you will b sad, i understand, dont let grief stay your hand.4 this day, more that the rest ur love & friendship will stand the test. we ve had so many yrs., what is 2 come will hold no fears. i know in time, u 2 shall c,its a kindness that u do 4 me.altho my tail has lost its wave, from pain & suffering ive been saved.do not greive that it should b u who has 2 decide this thing 2 do.we ve had each other all these years, dont let ur heart hold any tears.' i still get a lump in my throat when i read this, but it let me know that their where ppl out there who know how HARD it is 2 lose a pet, a member of the family. i hope ur heart heals and as i said, u have my greatess sympathy 4 ur loss. GOD BLESS

Answer 3

I'm sure you won't be dealing with rude people this time, but just in case, don't pay attention to them!

I am so sorry. I had a dog that had to be put to sleep a long time ago, and now I have one that is getting older quickly. I've also had two birds die and now have one that is also getting old.

What helped me more than anything was always having at least ONE pet in the house. Keep in mind that getting a new pet would not be replacing your dog. Take some time, though, before you do that to grieve. It's totally okay to be sad for a while.

You can search for pet loss hotlines online and email people who will help you cope. I did that once and they were very helpful. I hope you feel better soon. Again, I'm really sorry.

*Please ignore the first girl (Angel) or report her.

Answer 4

I'm very sorry to hear about you dog dying. It's a difficult experience.

Be open to letting yourself grieve just as you would if a close friend or family member died. Our dog died recently and somethings that helped me.

- I wrote a letter to her where I recorded all of the memories I wanted to remember. I was afraid some memories and images would fade over time and felt writing the letter was a good way to get things down while they were fresh

- We donated to a few different rescue groups/special cases. For the first month, I donated what we would've spent in food and care for her. Which, for a 115 lb dog, was a decent donation. We looked specifically for dogs that had special needs (surgeries) and donated for those.

- Talked. And talked. And cried. And talked.

- Talked to people who have similar feelings about dogs being a part of the family. There were a fair amount of people at work who didn't get it and they weren't helpful. Most of them didn't even utter sorry the next day at work. The rest of them came to hug, talk, cry with me. The big thing was that I let it happen. So don't be afraid to get mushy with others about your feelings.

- Just go at your own pace. Don't let someone say "you need to go out this weekend and get another dog", unless that's what you want to do.

Be well.

Answer 5

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have 2 Rat Terriers and I would be
just beside myself if I lost one of them. Try not to think about it and keep your self busy if you can. I imagine it will sting for a while but
the hurt should get less and it should get a little easier each day.
I have thought about how I would react and I think I would go out and
get a puppy. I think I would best drown my tears while hugging another. I don't think it would be abandoning or caring less for your
previous pet just because you rush out and get another. If you
don't want another right away you could spend time at the Humane Society hugging and helping out a few other dogs. I don't
know what to say. I know it must be really hard. Let yourself cry
and grieve though. It is good to let it out. If you must think try thinking about all the positives. Like how good of a life you gave your dog and how loved your little dog was. Don't think about the
end. Think about the beginning. Take care.

Answer 6

I am sooo sorry that you lost your dog. A dog is like a family member and when you lose them it is very difficult. I cannot begin to understand what you may be going through. TIme will tell and it will begin to get easier. You will always miss your dog but you need to spend more time cherishing the moments you had together. Keeping a journal about all the things you did together would be a wonderful thing. When you are down and feeling very confused you can pick up this book and start reading about your dog. You will then continue to cherish the moments you had with the dog.

Answer 7

run an ad in the paper for a small reward,if itis lost someone might be looking to give it back,or if it was a child or young adult a little money would be a nice insentive to give it back also you could put up fliers on teephone poles or in the supermarkets on the message board.i hope you find your doggie good luck! if she has passed away then you can think about getting a new dogsoon when you feel a little better there is one out there waiting for a good pet mom like you .check the rescue places and pet finder.com you can find just what kind of dog your looking for by seeing all the pictures before choosing

Answer 8

I'm so sorry :( The first thing is to allow yourself the grieving process. I have lost pets very dear to me and mourned more for them than most humans. I took solace in looking at their pictures and remembering them with friends and family. I also visited shelters and spent time with the dogs there that had no one; it just kind of helped me get my mind off of my loss. Maybe a new pet will help lessen your pain too but for some people, that seems inconceivable after losing your pet. I thought so at first too but it's hard to stay depressed and upset with a new little fuzzball chewing on your toes! Good luck and hugs to you!

Answer 9

My heart goes out to you, You know we give our pets a home and we love them and take care of them and they return that favor by loving us back, They ask very little of us only to take care of them feed them and love them and do the very best for them even when it comes time to say good bye. In grieving there are no short cuts but here's what I've learned threw the years, it's OK to feel the lost and it's part of life and keep in mind there are other pets out there that need a good home and someday when this pain eases I know you will look at a dog and know that dog has won your heart.. I hope this helps and remember the good times.

Answer 10

I'm sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to lose a pet. It will realy be hard for a while, but the good memories of your dog will see you through the pain you are feeling right now. I know it seems like the pain si bigger than you are, and right now, it is, but that will change in time. Believe it or not, the pain does subside, but it will take a while. Just remember that she is in doggy heaven now and is not suffering. Take comfort in the good, loving memories you shared with her. Good luck!