I can't get over the death of my dog. She was my best friend and she was REALLY old. We were together when we were both babies. How do I get over it and I mean really get over it! I can't just move on. It's not that simple.
2006-09-23 16:42:09 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
If it was me I would get a new puppy or dog to love. The new pup or dog will never replace the one that you had, but it sure does help the new puppy will give you so much love and laughter and it helps. I have lost dogs before and the next day go out and get another one. That is what helps me is a new fur friend to love . I could never live in a house without a dog in it .
2006-09-23 16:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by dindy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but you probably never will get over her loss. I am sorry that you lost her, too. I know how much pain it can bring into your life. She brought you a lot of happiness and tons of love when she was your dog. The Internet has some memorials for pets. You could write an obituary in honor of your dogs' life. They have some poems like rainbow bridge that make you feel better. You know that you'll meet her again when you pass on too. All dogs go to heaven, they're saints. Dogs are the only animal that loves you more than he loves himself. I love dogs. My favorite story about dogs is- one day this man took his dog out in the middle of the lake in a little boat. He threw the dog into the water. The dog tried to get back in and the man pushed him . During the souffle the man somehow lost his footing and landed smack in the middle of the lake, too. His dog grabbed the man and pulled him safely to shore. Not to many other creatures would do this after what the man was trying to do to the dog. I'd let the SOB drown.
2006-09-23 17:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by kittykat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry for your loss. The truth is....only time is gonna ease the pain. I'm sure I'm much older than you and I've loved many dogs and cats and lost some due to sickness or accidents. These are the hardest (for me) to get over because it cuts their lives short. Some animals I've lived with and loved for their entire lives and when life got too painful for them due to old age, I had them put to sleep rather than have them suffer through their last few months. Last month, I had my beloved little Schnauzer put to sleep at 14 yrs old. I had her since she was 8 weeks old. She was hurting and tired so I told the vet to give her the shot and then I held her and talked to her till she died. I find solace in the fact that she had a wonderful life that we shared together and the last person she saw was me and the last words she heard was that I loved her. I don't mean to make you feel worse, I just want you to remember her life and what the two of you enjoyed together and know that she was well taken care of and loved for her whole life and a dog couldn't ask for or ever want any more than that. It was just time to go. It's always hardest for the ones left behind in the animal world and the human world. Maybe you can also start to concentrate on all the needy dogs in the world who have never had a friend like you. See what you can do for them in tribute to your beloved dog.
2006-09-23 20:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by vickieraecarpenter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right, it is not that simple.
I am very close to my dog. He and I have been through so much together. I can imagine how difficult it must be for you. I agree that eventually finding another dog to care for might help... but you will never be able to replace her. Remember and rejoice over what you had and maybe find a way to commemorate that. Find a way to honor your dog by giving back to others in her name. You could always volunteer at a humane society or shelter for a little while. Helping other dogs in her memory. That is what I would do and maybe that will help. Then after a little time has passed, I would look into finding another puppy to care for.
2006-09-23 16:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by Liz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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2006-09-26 13:07:47 · answer #5 · answered by MissGhosty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read the other responses I agree with both sides. My family had a memorial for our girl when she passed and even on the anniversary of her death put it in the paper(under pets) just that we missed her and we thought of her every day.Do what ever makes you feel happy,if you think a new dog will help get one,but don't make the mistake of comparing them to you old dog especially if you get a puppy,just love them for who they are and be patient.Its been ten years for me and three dogs later but there will always be that one dog that i grew up with.
2006-09-23 16:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by Natalie H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never simple. It killed me when I lost my first dog after 13 years I was not able to get her out of my mind. Miserable even. I found it easy to hold on to her collar and leash and her favorite toy, mainly to remember the great times. Her toy would be with me every night when i went to sleep to try to fill the void. It may sound silly but for me I found it to be comforting that something that was close to her was still with me. After several months I had forced myself to move on because it was just not the same coming home. That was 4 years ago and although I love my second dog just as much, I still think of Cookie my first dog, and believe it or not I still have her collar and leash.
2006-09-23 16:59:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry. You won't ever totally get over your loss. If you get a new puppy you will be able to throw all your love an time into her, but you will never forget your first love. I do believe that dogs will go to heaven with us, so if you are a believer you can take some comfort in knowing that. Just know my thoughts are with you.
2006-09-23 16:52:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will never get over the loss of your dog, the pain will get less as time goes on. Maybe if you got another dog it would help you out. It did for me, in fact the doctor suggested it. It did ease the pain quite a bit.
2006-09-23 16:51:41 · answer #9 · answered by older woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for your loss. You never get over the loss of a pet-you just go on. I remember every pet I've ever had & I still get sad when I think about them. I just keep remembering the poem "Rainbow Bridge" about how our pets are waiting for us to join them & it helps a little bit. Don't let anyone tell you to "get over it" You have a right to grieve because you have lost a much loved friend. My Mustang horse was with me for 32 years and when he died, I felt like my world was crumbling. I was physically sick for 3 days & couldn't even go to work. As time went on, it just got a little easier to deal with the loss. But, it's been 11 years & I still cry when I think about him.
2006-09-23 17:17:09 · answer #10 · answered by luvthesmokies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋