what's the best way to get over the death of a pet. My doggie, who was my "best friend", died last night.

Question

I am sad, and I miss "Max" very much.

Answer 1

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...

I lost my cat Samantha The Brave on December 8,2006, I hope this helps. Sorry for your loss.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I am so sorry to hear this. The best way to "get over" the death of a friend is to allow yourself time to properly grieve. Do not put a time limit on your grief... everyone is different. Honor your friend by remembering the good times and maybe making a shadowbox in honor of him with his collar, some pictures and maybe a small toy? There are also many pet memorial companies out there, you can get memorials (anything from engraved river rocks - large smooth oval stones - to actual granite "gravestones") to put in your garden to honor your pet's memory.

Some people feel the need to pour that emotion into a new pet, others can't even think about a new pet for a long time... everyone is different.

Sorry for your loss

Answer 4

I scrolled through what other people answered. I saw that someone submitted the rainbow bridge poem. I like it so much that I am going to resubmit it. Sorry about the redundancy. If you believe in an afterlife in Heaven, then this poem will offer you some solice. And everytime I read that poem, I get tears in my eyes, thinking about the loved ones that are waiting for me.

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...

Quote from a 6 year old about the death of his dog:

"People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

Sometimes words will help ease the pain. Right now it is too fresh, and it will take time for you to heal. Don't hastily get a replacement to fill the hole in your heart. Grieve, then move on. Once you are healed, in your heart you will know the time is right to let another "Max" into your life. Take care of yourself, have a good cry, and know that he is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. .

Patti

Answer 5

So sorry you are sad. Can well understand you are upset at losing you dear friend. I have it on good authority that we do see our pets again in the hereafter. Time takes away some of your sadness but you will always remember your dear Max.

He would want you to be good to yourself and have a good life. He will be watching for you and see you when you pass over.

Life is a gift we have to make the most of the time we have, so try to get on with things and be happy you had your special friendship with Max for the time you were together.

Answer 6

I am very sorry for your loss, I lost my yellow lab Sandy a few weeks ago. I was very sad and I cried about it quite a bit. I would remember all of the good times and get sad all over again. What helped me was to just be grateful for the time we did have together, I also talked about it a lot. I am doing better now, I will always miss him and love him. A little time is all it will take for you to get over his death. Cheer up...

Answer 7

My little brother died in May; he was 16. Although we were not related by blood we were the best of friends, too. Okay, I'll confess - he was a cocker spaniel. He and I did a lot together and I still miss him. I have a collage of various photographs that is on my wall that is my memorial to him. But what I also did was have him cremated; and his ashes scattered in a park where we often went for walks. I think one nice thing you can do is make a memorial in his name to the local SPCA. Don't rush out and replace him, give it time. Allow your heart to heal but know that you're not alone. He is missing you as much as you are missing him. I can totally understand where you're coming from -- I still miss Corky daily!!!

Answer 8

Oh man, i am very sorry for the loss of max. i just lost my best friend mickey (my dog) this summer, so i know what you're going through. i cried for weeks on end, and i still cry from time to time. i just kept praying that God would take my pain away and help me accept mickey's death, and over time i began to feel better about it and started to feel stronger day by day. it still makes me sad to think about mickey and i don't think you can ever truly get over the loss of a best friend. so my advice is to just keep praying, and take as much time as you need to mourn your dog's death. nothing can ever replace max, and i hope that you find comfort in remembering all the good times you shared :)

Answer 9

Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss. You've lost a friend who was important to you, and whether he was a dog or a human, you need to grieve. Don't let anyone tell you it's silly of you to feel so sad over a stupid dog. They're WRONG. Feel what you need to feel, cry, talk to your friends. Don't get another dog until you feel ready -- when I first lost my Connor and people would say, "Why don't you just get another?" I would want to scream, "No! I don't want another, I want Connor!"

It stopped hurting, but it took a really long time and it might for you too. Let it take as long as you need. It's completely normal and you deserve it. So does Max.

Answer 10

I am sorry to learn that you lost your best friend last night. We lost our budgie recently so we decided to replace him with a canary.Perhaps in time you can think about getting another dog . Of course a new petwill never replace the love and affection of your old friend but anew pet does help you to get over your loss more easily.