how do get over the fact that your dog died and you loved him alot??

Question

im so sad:(

Answer 1

Scarlet? Did Toby die?? Holy sh*t did you feed it straight ethlyene glycol or something the day you brought him home?

Or was this a re-tori-cal question?

Answer 2

First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. I have a puppy and can't imagine what it would be like to lose her. Here is my suggestion:
Have the dog cremated and if you can, bury the ashes in your backyard or garden. Plant a flower over the spot. It can be a flower you like, a pretty flower, or even a flower that your dog always used to tear up, whatever you want. Over time you'll start to recover but you will never forget your dog. Just try to, when you see that flower, or are reminded of your dog, think of all the good times you had together, not of the fact that he is gone. Eventually, if you want to, you might feel you are ready to get a new dog. If you never feel like getting another that's OK too but make sure that if you do get another dog, you never, ever, ever think of the new dog as a replacement for your old dog. It's just a new dog, not a replacement, not a way to forget about the other one.
So basically, keep moving, but don't completely move on. Again I am sorry for your loss and hope you figure out a way to deal with this sad part of your life.

Answer 3

I'm so, so sorry. I put my dog to sleep 3 years ago and it's still sad sometimes. For the first few months I felt really devastated. The only thing that helped me was crying and grieving. Then I started going to www.petloss.com - there are tons of other people there who know exactly what you are going through. My dog dying felt like someone in my family died. He wasn't "just a dog" to me. I also didn't replace him and didn't want another dog. I was too sad. We ended up with another dog eventually because my husband snuck a puppy into the house! I was really angry for awhile but now have grown to love the new dog with all my heart. It just takes some time, even though that might be hard to believe right now. It was hard for me to believe at first too. Take care

Answer 4

Aww, I am so sorry Scarlett. You'll always miss your dog, but it does get a little easier each day as your sad memories are bumped aside by happier ones. Here's a poem that I love:

The Rainbow Bridge
inspired by a Norse legend

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.

© 1998 Steve and Diane Bodofsky. All Rights Reserved.

I hope this helps!

Answer 5

I feel for you my dog died about 3 years ago and i was in your same position. Basically I just realized that she was gone and that she wasn't gonna come back. Surround yourself around people who love you and support. Maybe go to the park or something to get your mind off it which I know is really hard. Find a serene spot and just bask in relaxation and it's okay to cry. Cry your eyes out if you need to but look on the bright side you your dog for all those years and it was amazing. And he is in a better place now. Think of all those good times you guys shared together. I hope you feel better and I give you my deep condolences.

Answer 6

I know this is a hard time for you but it may be something you never get over. You will always carry a part of him with you because of the connection you shared. I had to put my dog to sleep last year and it is still hard for me. I work in an animal hospital so I see the doctors that worked on her all day long but I know they did everything they could. It’s hard to let go but sometimes they are in a better place. I will include some links to pet loss site that may help you. Good luck with everything and just take it one day at a time.

The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement - http://www.aplb.org
http://www.petloss.com
http://www.griefhealing.com
http://www.rainbowbridge.com

Answer 7

I dont know what to tell you. I dont really think that is something you will ever completely "get over" but I am sure things will get better in time. I know that when my pups pass its going to kill me! My husband and I think of our dogs as our children and I get choked up just thinking about not having them around anymore! : ( I would suggest that instead of being sad and thinking about the fact that you dog isnt with you anymore, you should think about how wonderful your dog was, think about the funny things your dog use to do and all of the good memories you have of your dog! Just be thankful that you had the time that you had with your pup and know that he is in a good place!.. I am teering up just thinking about all of this! I am soooo sorry for your loss and I am soooo sorry that you are hurting right know! : ( I really do wish there was something I could tell you that would make it a little easier, but there isnt really anything anyone can do. Again, I really am sorry for your loss and just know that things will get better in time. Good luck! : )

Answer 8

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my dog of fourteen years back in 2005, and it still hurts to think about her.

What I've found to help is to make a "memory book", of sorts. Write down everything you can think of about your dog -- how you got him, crazy, silly things he did, what he liked and what he didn't like, etc. Then get all his pictures and arrange them either on scrapbook paper (if you're ambitious), or on other photo-holding paper and put the things you wrote about him throughout the book. I've found that for me, it really helps with the pain. It's also something nice to have in the future -- you'll always be able to remember him.

You can also plant a tree and put a memorial stone by it.. I know Petsmart sells some beautiful ones. I have three different stones in my backyard for the three pets I've lost.. it really helps to sit out there where I'm feeling sad about them.. even though their bodies aren't there, it does feel like their spirits are.

I also found that it helps to just cry it all out. For me, at least, reading all the sad stories about Rainbow Bridge and other memorials for pets really helped.

You'll never forget about your dog, but the pain will eventually decrease. ♥

Answer 9

It's really hard. It takes a lot of time, and you need to allow yourself time to heal. It's OK to grieve and be sad. To a lot of people, dogs are part of the family. Eventually you'll start to feel better about it, and one day you might get a new dog. For now though, it's OK to be sad. Just try to remember the happy memories you had with your dog.

Answer 10

I'm afraid time is all that's possible. I have ferrets and we just had to put our first ferret to sleep 2 days ago. He was fine the night before and in the morning he had a shallow heart rate so we took him to the vet and there wasn't anything we could do. We've done this 5 times before this with our ferrets and it never get's any easier. I suggest just letting it all out emotionally and create some type of memorial for your pet. We have all of our ferrets cremated so they are always with us.

Answer 11

This is a hard one! You will eventually get over the hurt but you will never forget. Dont try to replace it with another dog not the same.. Just after time you will feel beter! Im sorry!