My dog just died today, how do i stop crying and get over it?

Question

My minature schnauzer age 13 just died today. I had him forever - 3 years before i was born- and he was like my brother since i am an only child. he was sick and was going to be put to sleep but he died before that day. He meant alot to me being my best friend and sibling. now he is gone. my question is, how do i get over it? ican't stop crying every other 30 minutes. help

Thanks everyone for your symapthy. I just can't soak in that he's gone. never to greet me again or try to take my pear

Answer 1

Oh honey, I'm so sorry. Losing a life long friend is unbearable. All I can tell you is it takes time to get over a death of a loved one. Take it one day at a time. I lost my mother when I was 14. So I understand the sorrow that you're feeling. Time really does heal. So try to keep yourself busy with friends, video games, reading books, ect. And in time, maybe you can get another sweet little pup to help you love again. Good luck friend. Most of us on this website understand exactly what you're going through. Most of us have lost loved ones, be it human or canine.
Love,
Kelly

Answer 2

I am so sorry for your loss I had a cat for 26 years I do not rember a time without her and when I finally lost her my kids were really up in arms . I didn't think about the fact that they too were born after the cat had been here a while. I put out plenty of pictures and we sat around talking about the things we loved most about her. She thought she was a dog would run to the door when the door bell rang lol. It really seemed to help the grieving ptocess alot.
Some will tell you to get another pet right away, I suggest waiting because when you are ready God will send you another fur friend. After all there are so many who will need you at some point in time. Remember to be thankful for the time you had and that he didn't suffer.

Answer 3

Oh sweetie, I am so sorry. I know how you feel because I too had a schnauzer and he died at the age of 11 yrs. I had to take him to the vet and have him put to sleep and almost fainted when it happened. Listen, its OK to cry. That is healing your broken heart. What I did, was I sat down and wrote a story about my dog, all the fun and loving things I could think of about him. That was over 8 yrs ago and I still have my story, I just can't throw it out. I read it over every so often and cry. But, now I have 2 dogs, they are not the same but I love them too. Give yourself time and remember your little friend is safe in your heart forever.

Answer 4

I Had Just About The Same Proboly A 3 Years Ago my Bird Died But U Just Have To Cry And Cry Till U Get It All Out Relax, Calm Down And Mabye Take A Soothing shower!?!?!?!

Answer 5

My heart goes out to you! I had to put our 15yr old German Shepard to sleep when I was 15. And just a few yrs ago our Black Lab 15 also. There isn't really any way to get over it but time. It is so hard I know when they are your family. They are your brothers and people who don't have pets don't understand that. It's so painfull! My dad swore he would never get another dog after our last one because it was so hard for him. But a few wks later a friend asked me to watch her Black Lab puppy for a while til they could find a home for him and I told my dad and he said NO! he didn't wanna see him, I should keep him at my house. Well after he seen him running around his house when I brought him to visit, it was later that night when he broke and said, if you want I will take him. It's been almost 5 yrs now and he is their baby! He sleeps w/them and is so spoiled. He said he hated to admit it but it helped him so much to get over the loss of our last dog when he got Brutus. I really don't believe in the theory that everything happens for a reason but in this case I do. That puppy needed a home and it ended up getting the best! So it may seem impossible right now but you may be suprised if you get another dog how they help you deal w/the pain. It does get easier, I promise you. It just takes some time. Just don't rule out another dog. Maybe this happened to you because there is a little doggie out there that needs you and is waiting for you to take in and love!Good Luck!

Answer 6

So so so sorry for your loss. It is one of the worse experiences that one can have. I have been through what you are going through. About 5 times as a matter of fact. You will never get "over" it. But you can get "through" it. That is by getting another dog to love and share your life with. Nothing will replace your friend who just passed, but you have your fond memories and try to get another dog. Don't compare a new dog with your other dog, all dogs have different personalities. It's like when you lose a friend. No one can replace them, but you can make other friends. Your memories will keep your old dog alive in your mind and nothing or no one can ever take that from you. Good luck and God Bless.

Answer 7

I am so sorry for your loss. It just takes time to get over it. You will probably never completely get over it but after a few weeks you should start feeling better.

Getting another pet might help a little too. It will never replace your schnauzer, but it will keep you busy and provide you with friendship and love, which you probably need right now during this hard time.

Answer 8

Oh man, I'm so sorry. It hurts like hell to lose a dog. My Connor died in 2001 and I still miss her. It took me more than a week to stop crying almost all day long. And it took months to stop crying at least once a week. If I sit and really think about her, or start talking about losing her, I still cry.

It's okay to cry though. Getting over it takes time. Let yourself feel what you're feeling and it will feel better in time. Don't feel dumb or silly and don't let anyone tell you you are either. You're absolutely right that dog was part of your family, and a best friend on top of it. He deserves to be cried over and you deserve to grieve.

When you're ready, talk it out with people who understand. And give yourself time.

Answer 9

Oh, I am so sorry!

Don't feel bad about crying. You lost a member of the family, it wasn't "just a dog". I cried when a stray cat died after living in my yard for three weeks--animals are hard to lose no matter how long they were with us.

Remember your doggie friend is not not suffering, though. He is in a better place and he died knowing he was very loved. Your dog loved you, too.

Answer 10

Im so sorry to hear about you dog...I had a dog for about 15 years and he died...I cried for a long time but the only thing I could do to make me feel any better was too remember the times we had together and about a month later my mom got me a new puppy...it still wasnt the same but it helped...so all I can say is just to remember the times you spent together...I know its hard though...good luck and Im sorry for your loss