How do you get over a death of your dog? (cry)?

Question

My dog scruffy died and I miss him help me and him

Answer 1

Thanks for asking this question so I could read all the answers for help also. Many tears have been shed as our family dog died yesterday and we are all taking it pretty hard. He was a central part of our family and went most everywhere we did. We buried him in our yard and made a special grave site with flowers, a pet stone and a few favorite toys. We set a couple of pictures of him out so we can look at his lovable self at any time.We will eventually get another dog but I can't even think about that yet.

Sorry for your loss. sniff, sniff.

Answer 2

Listen. You musn't block him or his memory out. Cry and be miserable for a day, but tomorrow, get his picture out and put it somewhere you can see it. it's O.K to be sad. But try not to be. Remember all the good times you had. remember he died happy, and in a good home. Never forget him, and hold him close to your heart, but do move on. After waiting maybe a month, get another dog. Don't let it be painful, and don't feel like it's betraying your dog in any way. You need a playmate, someone to make you feel happy. Scruffy won't mind that you have someone else to play with. He'll be happy. He didn't leave earth wanting you to be sad. Go through his pictures at some point, make an album or a collage, and put it somewhere you'll see it. remember things about him that made you laugh.

I know it's hard to get over the death of your puppy, but my dog died recently so i know how it feels. You're not alone. i hope this helps!!!

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Answer 3

You never get over any death, and you shouldn't be expected to as it's just apart of life. Scruffy will always be a part of you. Everyone is different, you just have to know what you're comfortable with. I always adopt another dog in honor of the one who has passed away as I know there are not enough homes to go around for ever dog that needs one, and too many dogs are put down. So I adopt when I have a space as I know my time is limited as well, and instead of worrying about the future enjoy the now as dogs do.

Answer 4

It is natural to miss him. However the best cure is to get another dog, you have to look at it as you are not replacing scruffy, but you need another companion and the new dogs personality will be different and you will find different things that you like about the new one, and yet scruffy will still have his own little place in your heart, but nothing helps the grieving of a lost pet than a new little puppy, if you consider this try rescuing one from a pound, and give them a chance for a good life.

Answer 5

It helps to get over a pets passing by talking about it to others that care. You must know your pets in Gods hands now w/o pain. He's having the time of his heavenly life now in heaven w/all your other loved ones that's past on.
Having a new dog will help. But, do not expect him to be like Scruffy. He'll have another personality you'll love.

Answer 6

I'm so sorry about Scruffy. It's ok to talk about it. Go to the yahoo groups....there are some that pertain to the death of a pet. Also, put in a search for " The Rainbow Bridge". You will cry your eyes out while you read it, but it's a good kind of cry and you will find that the words are SO true. You WILL see your Scruffy again someday. Just remember that he is in a much better place and he is not suffering anymore.

Answer 7

Well i am sorry to here about your loss. I have had many many dogs die. I live out in the country so many things die and pass on all around me. But still the loss of a pet it very hard to take. i have missed and still do many of my dogs/pets. I mainly just cry or spend time by myself and just think and no that they are not in pain and time still marches on. Also that there will be many more dogs in my life time. Also remember dieing is part of living. Try not to take it to hard. Hope i was of some help.

Answer 8

I cried alot when I lost Bruce (Bruce Almighty) he died young, 3 1/2 yrs, he was a Great Dane. I know you cannot replace the love you have for your best friend but I went through a month of "Bruce Days" and then I went and rescued another Dane. Baxter has been a great healing source. Still miss Bruce, he is my wallpaper on my computer, but recuing a dog and understanding that he would be gone from this world if not for Bruce made a huge difference.

Answer 9

It is never easy to lose a pet - especially a dog which was your best friend and who loved you a lot. I had to bury my sweet "Nikki" two years ago, and I cried and cried and cried. My neighbors came over and helped me bury her, and we all brought something to her grave to remember her. It took a long time to grieve over her loss, and even now I stop by her graveside to tell her how much I love her. The thing I did that helped heal me, I went right out and got two sweet "mutt" puppies who were such dears that I was able to hold them and grieve just a little less. I hope any of this might help...I know a little of what you're going through.

Answer 10

It's hard to get over it. People cry because it helps or they will go out and buy another dog...but some people find that mean and heartless....but i would think it is a way to make a new best friend..to take your mind off of the pain...something to make you laugh again...sorry for the loss....it'll get better. :)