i am soooooooooo sad. my dog had to be put down 6 months ago. even though it was a long time ago, i still REALLY miss her! what can i do 2 get her out of my head and stop me from crying?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
2007-03-16 19:25:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
You will find these sites helpful> http://www.pet-loss.net/
This one even has a group that holds a meaningful candle ceremony each Monday, and a chat room( Pet Loss Grief Support Website) > http://www.petloss.com/
I am so sorry for your loss..Our beloved dogs are just too precious to have such short lives..
2007-03-16 20:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, nothing can really be done. I lost my dog almost 7 months ago and I still shed a few tears every now and then. Fortunately, I have two new pups and they have helped me so much.
In my case, I knew the end was coming. My dog lived to be 13 years, 9 months. I thought he'd make it to 14, but suddenly, he went downhill quickly. Still, I saw his decline over the last year of his life - it was his time.
But that year is not how I remember him. I remember him as this bouncing, happy dog who always wagged his tail and demanded food. :-) And I wish he was here with me now, helping me with my two pups.
So nothing will really remove the pain. But I have found talking about it helps - even if it is online. I recommend petloss.com. There is a forum on the site that is heavily moderated (so no bad posts). Write out your pain there - people will fully understand as we are all experiencing the same. I found writing there was very cathartic and reassuring. I didn't feel so alone.
When the time is right for you, consider another dog or pet. Opening your heart again leads to much healing - but only do this when you are ready. Getting another dog too soon may cause resentment as your new dog can never replace the one you lost. You have to be ready to accept your new dog for who he/she is. You'll get so much more love in return.
Time will eventually cause the pain to decrease. Until then, I recommend visiting shelters (or donating time there) or working with animals (training, cleaning, grooming, walking, etc.). I found just being around dogs - until I got my pups - was very therapeutic. Lastly, I recommend making a memorial, with pictures and your thoughts or famous poems. That helped me quite a bit as well.
Take care!
2007-03-16 19:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by doctoru2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My beautiful dog died two years ago and I still think about her a lot and miss her dearly. I guess you can never forget good friends, but getting another dog would make it easier. I got myself two dogs since then and love them to bits and they are very important in my life. However my first dog was the best dog and companion I ever had and nothing has and will take her place.
I know that my dog is in a better place and that she is happy running around with my family who have passed and other pets. I still do cry sometimes because I miss her so much.
2007-03-16 20:00:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm really sorry to hear about your dog. Losing a dog is never easy. Have you considered getting another dog? You could never replace the one you had, but there are so many dogs out there that need good, loving homes. Most of the time, when you lose a pet, getting another one to love, and who will love you back, helps tremendously. Why don't you go to your local animal shelter, and I'm sure, you will find one, that you will just fall in love with.
2007-03-17 04:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Chihuahua Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you got a new dog? grieving for your lost animal is perfectly natural. you would be a sociopath or so unfeeling as to be classed evil if you didn't pine for something you loved. let things run their natural course. think on the good times with your dog more than the actual loss of her. you'll never stop missing your dog, but the pain will lessen given time. i still hanker for every cat i've had over the last 35 yrs from time to time. a new dog will help. you are not "betraying" your old dog, rather giving an obviously good home to an animal in need of such as you.
best of luck.
2007-03-16 23:31:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for your loss, I'm crying with you, for you and for myself. I was the one to take mine to the vet and make the decision to have her put down. I cried and shook the whole time, the whole way home and mths. later. It has been almost 2 yrs., and I still can't get her or the vet trip out of my broken heart. I think it takes years, then it comes a day when you can think about them with loving memories and not cry so hard. I finally adopted a puppy, everyone said it would help, and it did. I love him very much and I tell him about the sister he could of had and ask him daily( Why can't you be good like her?) lol He has helped to ease the pain, but I will never forget her, she was perfect in everyway. Remember, time does heal..
2007-03-17 07:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by pam m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bless you My Dog died 5 months ago on the 15th. She was very sweet 10 years old too. She at least died here with her family with her. She was my best friend and I know how you feel.
I cry some times too and try to remember how happy and a good friend she was to me. That helps and I wrote a letter from her too. It said that she was doing well and was waiting for me. So just try to rember her as she or he was and that should give you some comfort.
2007-03-16 23:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly how your feeling. I put me Rotty down 10 years ago and I still shed a tear for my boy every now and then. Even reading your question made me well up. Isnt it sad that we dont get to spend us much time as we would like to with them. Just think that she is free from pain and is in a better place and even though it hurts, you did the best thing for her. I probably suggest that you buy another dog to show it as much love to as you obviously felt for your deceased one. I got another Rotty boy and seeing his happy face lights up mine everyday.
2007-03-16 19:55:33 · answer #8 · answered by Nada J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I empathize with you. When my yorkie died, I kept thinking how much pain did she feel, what was she thinking about when she passed. I made myself sick with thinking about it. Eventually i bought my westie it really took my mind of the misery of loseing him, and focused my mind on raising my new dog properly. I still proudly, display a professional portriate of my yorkie in the living room, and when I look at it now I think of the good times instead of the miserable ending.
2007-03-16 19:44:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i;m very sorry about you dodgy,but is okey to be sad , you love her and she love you to ,will take time to put you fellings in you memories but is okey i send you a hugyss a lot and kissis from her, just try and try .i love my dog and i know how you fell .take care and just try
2007-03-16 19:39:50 · answer #10 · answered by myriam.gutierrrez 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋