how do I get over the loss of a dog?

Question

I had a 1 and 10 mnths. old puppy. She is a border collie and she was outside on our property and a car swerved and hit her on purpose and dint stop. I cant get over the loss of her. She was the best dog anyone could ask for. She really made me happy. Now that she is gone I dont know what to do.. Please help me!!

Answer 1

I am sooo sorry to hear about your dog! Did you get a tag number? I would report the person to the Humane Society or SPCA for an anit-cruelty investigation.

This is a hard question to answer... You will never get over it but as time goes by you heal. You can research in your area, they might have local support groups. I know the Hospice in my area has specific support groups for pet loss.

I lost my dog last June and I could still cry over her... They are a part of your life and family and it takes time to heal. Sometimes getting a dog soon is good so you have something to take care of but sometimes waiting is better... it depends on how you feel now...

Answer 2

I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I know how much it hurts. I have always had dogs and that means I have lost some too. Sadly I had a border collie that the same thing happened to when I was younger, and I was so devastated and angry. I was not ready for another dog so I volunteered at the SPCA and local dog shelter. I had the gift and love to be around dogs which helped me to heal and I was also helping innocent dogs. In time when I knew I was ready I actually adopted an new dog, one that I had been caring for at the shelter. The whole experience really helped me and I was helping the dogs too.

Answer 3

What an awful thing to have to deal with. Sadly, with animals having such short life spans we all have to deal with it on some level. Having a young and healthy dog die needlessly has to be the hardest. My son and DIL's home burned last year while they were away for the evening and they lost a dog and two cats and are still grieving for them. They still can't talk about it w/o tearing up. Most will tell you to get another pet and that does help some but my kids have done that. It may have helped some but not to the degree you will be led to believe. It's sure not an instant cure. When you lose anything or anyone close to you, you will have to grieve. Trying to shut it down before you are through is not healthy. Cry it out, talk it out, even scream it out until you are tired of dealing with it and then move on. One of the most positive things you can do at this point is to celebrate the one you lost. Make a list, mentally or on paper, of all the wonderful things about the dog. Thank God that you were allowed to know this wonderful creature who gave you so much pleasure. When you think of her, try to be happy for her that she has crossed the rainbow bridge to the heaven where all good dogs go. There is an old saying that the good die young and I think that is true of animals as well as humans. You might think of a memorial to her, maybe a donation to a shelter or rescue group. I'd try to do that locally as there are people on the internet accepting donations for shelters and rescues that don't even exist. When you have gratefully celebrated her life there is not a lot to do but to go on living your life in a way that will continue to celebrate her. There are so many wonderful animals that need good people to step forward and help them. Try to replace her with the rescue of another needy Border Collie. A lot of really good pedigreed dogs go through shelters. Finding one of them can actually be done on the internet and it need not even be located in your area. Many people are involved in rescue by forming a railroad across the country to deliver dogs for adoption. An individual will pick up the dog and drive it however far they are able to handle and then pass it on to someone else to move forward until it gets to you. I've done this a few times and have met the nicest people on each end. Finally, time will heal the pain you are now feeling. You'll never forget your old friend and eventually be able to think of her fondly and w/o so much pain. My prayer for you is for that time to come quickly. Blessing to you!

Answer 4

I'm so sorry! I understand that the loss of a dog was like losing a child to you. You could rush off and buy another one as an attempt to forget about your dog, but the truth is you will never forget about her. I think the best thing to do in your case, would be to wait a while to get a new dog. Eventually you should get a new furry companion by your side. This dog, from what it sounds like, will always be your favorite, but another dog can act as a replacement, not as good as her, but she takes away the emptiness.

Answer 5

Losing a dog is very hard to get over. They are a part of our families. It's okay to grieve over your dog. When I lost my first dog, I made a scrapbook of every picture of my dog I could find. I wrote down everything I could think of about my dog that I would want to remember forever.

20 years later and not a day goes by that I don't think of him in some way. There will always be a sad twinge in your heart when you think of your puppy, but it will get easier to bear as time goes on.

Answer 6

Hi i really feel for you what sort of person would do such a thing?i hope they rot in hell ,let yourself grieve your little doggy was loved such a lot and she knew it ,slowly day by day it will get a little easier to live with ,she was a member of your family ,just grieve ,some people get another dog as soon as some dont its your choice ,why dont you do something like plant a tree in memory of her ,i know its horrible but at least she had a good life and she will be waiting for you ,you will meet again xxxxxxx

Answer 7

I totally understand how you feel! I lost my mix called Rufus when i was seven, and i still cant get over it :-( and he was 2 years old then, he died from a tic sickness. Rufus was one of my very best friends, he totally understood everything. I guess the only way to get over it is to never forget her and think about how happy she is now, in puppy heaven, but I'm sure she had the best time in her life by living with you!!

Answer 8

I am sorry for your loss...especially since it was so cruel. This particular area has a lot of caring people who will help you...mostly it's just time. adopt another dog that needs a home, the love will remain the same, so many good dogs at the shelters, that are looking for you.

Answer 9

Aw.....
Just think that she's in a better place.
She is, trust me.
And when your ready, maybe get another puppy.
But see, you could have prevented that.
Don't leave your puppy alone outside like that.
A similar thing happened to my dad's friend, her pit bull got hit by a car, and now she can't walk for a while.
Always keep your dog on a leash.
I'm sorry you had to learn the hard way.

Good Luck.

Answer 10

The disgusting human decay some drivers are!! I feel so bad for you. That was a terrible thing that happened. You will grieve and soon it won't be so intense. I would put a story in your local newspaper and hopefully who ever did it will read it and see how much they hurt you and will feel bad for doing it then hopefully they wont do it to another. I am really sorry.