on oct 30 my dog got hit by a car and is now dead but me nor my mom can get over it. now every time i go outside or do anything i always expect him to be beside me like he always did. What should i do?
2006-10-31 08:59:11 · 18 answers · asked by brandi 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'm sorry for your loss. It will take time to get over it, and you will probably always have the hurt and loss with you, but time will lessen how it affects you. Give yourself time and if it helps, volunteer with a local no-kill shelter to spend time with dogs who could use your love & affection.
Good luck to you.
2006-10-31 09:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There isn't anything you can do...or need to do. Try to relax, and let the grief flow through you - cry, it's ok. You're going to do a lot of crying for the next few days, maybe even weeks. You've lost a dear friend and a part of the family; allow yourself to grieve.
When you're ready, try to talk about your dog - remember fun and happy times, and laugh (your Mom and you). Light a candle for your dog, and speak to him (he can hear you)...tell him how much you miss him, and that you can't wait to see him again someday (you will).
Time is the only thing that will cure this heartbreak. I'm so very sorry for your loss; losing a pet can be very traumatic. Just take it one day at a time.
2006-10-31 09:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by skatoolaki 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
MY MOM ASKED IF I WANTED A LITTLE BROTHER OR SISTER OR A DOG I said a dog and thats what i got (Cricket) was my best friend ever she also got hit, she ran to me ,put her head in my lap then died i remember to this day that being the most painful day of my life. my mom after a few days went and got me a puppy and at first i didn.t like her ,no one knew me like cricket or could take her place " My mom was right on" She knew i needed somthing to channel the love and pain i felt for cricket into. My new pup "NINJA" needed me as much as i needed her and even though there will never be another cricket
a new puppy will ease the pain GET A NEW PUPPY
I DO FEEL AND AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF "A FAMILY MEMBER" GOOD LUCK
SIGNED "THE CAT"
2006-10-31 09:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It takes time to grieve, losing a pet is very hard for everyone involved. Buy a scrapbook, fill it with poems and stories about you dog, with pictures. It's a nice way to honor your pet, and have a permanant reminder of how much he meant to you and your family.
Donate to a local shelter in your dogs memory, to help other animals.
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....
Author unknown...
2006-10-31 09:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry about your dog.
I had a dog for 15 years and died in my arms of a major heart attack. my mom was devastated and my dad who never cries did. soo sorry about your sadness. the only way to cope with it is to give it some time.
i had my dog cremated and put in a little box. my mom carried the box with her and took it to where we once were before placing it on our mantle. we made a letter to my dog and put it in the box. my mom cried so much that now 2 years later her under eyes are baggy. no good.
make a photo album or a video montage after 2 years.
we also adopted a poor old dog after 2 months and made him happy.
it's good to find a friend to talk to and hug.
2006-10-31 09:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by lan k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, I'm sorry. You must be very sad. You and your mom will be sad for awhile and it just takes time to get over losing a pet. Just let yourself grieve for your friend and cry if you need to and try to remember all the fun times you had with your dog. Eventually it will not make you sad to thing about him. I lost my cat to a car last summer and was very sad too, but I eventually started to be able to think about her and talk about her without getting all sad, although I still miss her. It will get easier and you will feel better soon.
2006-10-31 09:13:20 · answer #6 · answered by Tallulah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess some might disagree with me but here is what our family did when our 16 year old cat died of cancer. We treated it as if a family member had passed away (my kids were 8, 6 and 4 when we got her). We sat around and talked together about the goofy things she did and we laughed and cried a lot. Maybe I'm not much of a manly man but we all loved our cat (and still love our active 17 year old). Sometimes you've just got to work through the grief. Grief for a pet is very legitimate (in my opinion). You are fortunate that you have someone to work through it with.
2006-10-31 09:04:16 · answer #7 · answered by toff 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am sorry to hear about your dog. Losing a pet is part of pet ownership although it is especially hard when you feel that you are at fault.
I don't know the details of the accident although I would make sure that if you get another dog that you spend extra time training it so that it doesn't run in the street.
2006-10-31 09:02:39 · answer #8 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OOOHHHH, I am so sorry. I know how bad it hurts to loose a beloved pet. Maybe you should try to get a puppy? A puppy will never replace your other dog, but it will help ease the pain a bit. Plus, it will be a nice distraction for you. Again I am sorry for your loss. Good Luck!!!!
2006-10-31 09:09:22 · answer #9 · answered by pupcake 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for your loss. You have to give your self time to greive sweetie. Its going to hurt for a little while really, really bad, but just try to think about all the good times and joy that your dog brought to your life, and know that every day you loved the dog and the dog loved you back was a good day. its hard to loose a family member, but just know that the whole time the dog was with you, he/she was happy and loved.
2006-10-31 09:05:48 · answer #10 · answered by hungryhillkid 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋