I miss my beloved dog..how do i get over this?

Question

Our 8yr old rottweiler, sasha was put down last month. We also lost our 12 yr old rottweiler, bear back in november. I was at peace with his death because towards the end he had given up and was in pain, I felt better that he was in a better place now. But, Sasha was my baby. I also feel that she got cheated out of a few more years. I let myself cry the day I found out my mom had to put her down but since then I havent. I'd think about it and refuse to let myself cry and now when i think about her i think i refused the tears for so long that im afraid im going to have a mental breakdown if i start crying. I dont want this to happen cuz i dont know if i'll be able to pull myself together. I miss her soo much and I just dont know what to do anymore. I was looking at my phone the other day, i have pics of her on it and i thought "im going to go out to the living room and cuddle her" but then i remembered. This is just sooo hard, what can I do?

Answer 1

you will probably never "get over it" but time will heal your wounds..try and think of the happy times.. its OK to cry..thats healthy..they are like your children (at least mine are) and its perfectly fine to mourn their death.. but as i said try and think of the happy moments you had and cry... crying is a natural form of healing... go ahead... its OK to feel emotional... mabey find a family member or a best freind to have a shoulder handy for you but you do need to mourn...it will pass and you will NEVER forget her and will always have a place in your heart for her...good luck...it will be OK

Answer 2

To tell you the truth you will never get over this loss. Yes, with time the pain will not be so bad,but you will always feel a void. Even if/when you get another dog. I lost one of my Dobermans in 2003 and at the time I was left with three other Dobies and still I cried for days. Try to remember all the good times you had with her and the love you shared. I am so sorry for your loss and the pain you must feel. On the web go to www.rainbow bridge.com. It is a beautiful poem and it will make you cry but it will also help comfort you. Over three years ago was the first time I read this and it was hanging on the wall at a cancer vet specialist months before I lost my boy. To this day I still have it hanging on my refrigerator.

Answer 3

My dog got hit by a car a few months ago. He was truly like my child, and I mourned over his death harder than anything. Especially since he was only a few years old, was healthy otherwise, and I felt like I got cheated out of many many happy years, and also couldn't say goodbye. I got really depressed and cried whenever I thought of him. It was really tough for the first month or two.. but then it started getting better. I finally feel like I'm ready to adopt again.

So basically.. it's true that time heals all wounds. You'll never forget your beloved dog, and you might never fully get over it, but it will definitely get much easier in time.

So sorry for your loss..

Answer 4

I know exactly how you feel. My English Bulldog, Chuck died two weeks ago. We have a pond out back that is frozen over, he went out to the middle of the pond, which wasn't quite frozen yet and fell through. This happened in the morning and we just didn't know. He didn't come back inside and we just saw tracks leading to the pond and to the hole where he fell in. It was too late to save him. We still haven't found him though, but we keep trying. We were so heart broken, we put his pictures away and shut the blinds so we didn't have to wake up evey morning to that pond. But we let ourselves cry and brought his pictures back out. The house feels really empty without him, though.

That's what you have to do, let yourself cry as much as you want. Time will heal and you'll never forget your dog. If you hold it in too long it will take much longer for the pain and sadness to go away. Talk about her with family who also loved her, bring back alot of memories of her and funny stories about her. Other people can help you too.

I'm really sorry for your loss.

Answer 5

Think about what a wonderful life you gave these animals!! Rather than focusing on the negative...think of the positive! There are so many animals that are abused or homeless, it is wonderful that there are so many out there getting a really great loving home so you have to feel good about that! Everyone dies, that dosn't make it easier..... But, when you are ready, maybe you can consider taking in another animal that really needs an opportunity to have a great home! Consider giving some of that love you have to a homeless animal! Adopt!! Feels great again. This is not a replacement for what you have lost, but an ability to continue to give!!!

Answer 6

I'm sorry to here of your Loss, I know how hard this is. You don't want to here this 'but over time you will began to heal, you will never forget her but you will remember the fun times. I had to put down my Female Pom and she also was just eight years old. I put her down Oct 30, 2005 and I still miss her, but I put a picture of her on my screen saver and every morning I talk to her. If you want comfort go on the Internet and read "The Rainbow Bridge" this is a poem about a Dog you passed on. Also get you another puppy it want replace yours but it helps to relieve some of the pain.

Answer 7

well i know how u feel, my cat was my baby, and we had him for about 10 years, i would always go and cuddle or play with him when i was upset, and he got out of the house one time, and we think the cyotes got him, i was so upset, i just cryed and cryed for weeks, and i felt so much better about it when i was dont, i felt refreshed, and even though i still miss him to death i know he is happy where he is, in heaven and he wouldnt want to see me upset, and u will probley never get completly over it, u will eventually start to feel better, u could look into getting another rottweiler, not to replace the other ones but to help u cope with loosing the other one. just remember ur other dog wouldnt want u to be upset, and she is looking sown on u now, and will always be in your heart.

Answer 8

I don't want to sound like a cliche... But time really will help you here... I have never lost a pet due to an illness, but we had to give away our Siberian Husky when I was 15... We only had her for 3 years. She was too much for us to handle so we gave her to some people who just thought she was pretty... But I always wondered if they knew how to take care of her and love her like I did. Eventually though, when I would think about her, the memories started to make me smile instead of cry...

Answer 9

I'm so sorry about your loss. It's really hard to lose a pet, espcially one that you've had for a long time, it's just like losing someone in your family. My vet sent me a copy of this poem after my cat had to be put down. I used it as the centerpiece for a collage of photos. Working on the collage helped me deal with my loss, and now I have a beautiful piece of art to remind me of my happier times with my cat.


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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Answer 10

My boy BUBBS ( Bears-cUbs-Bulls-Blackhawks-Socks ) passed on 5 years now and I am yet to get over him. He was the best dog I have ever had the pleasure of befriending. BUBBS was a Cocker Spaniel and we traveled the country for 15 good years. When I finally decided to go home to Chicago he and I knew his time was near. It took me 5 good years b-4 I would decide to get another dog. NOCIONI (Chicago Bull player) Noci is a Springer Spaniel and the first day I brought him home I introduced him to BUBBS and ever since that day I think BUBBS spirit continues on w/in Noci. Take your time you will know when the time is right. Ahh now you got me shedding a tear for BUBBS bless you...