My dog just died... I'm so sad... Any advice?

Question

I just feel sooo sad. Like I'm ripped inside. Everywhere I turn in the house I feel she shuold be there. It was so bizarre. She died today but I just can't cope with it.

Answer 1

When you lose a pet that you loved it is like losing a member of your family, i know it is hard and i don't think there is an easy way to get over it, people say time is a great healer there is no instant cure to make you feel better but as the days go by you will start feeling happier, remember how she made you feel and keep those thoughts in your head, I'm sorry i can't be more help to you and i hope you feel better soon, you will feel better

Answer 2

I am so sorry. Our beloved scottie, Bailey, died on Feb 23 from cancer. I work at home and we were together every day since she was 5 weeks old. She would have been 9 on the 23rd of this month. I have never been through anything so painful in my life. My heart was broken. In her memory, we adopted a homeless dog really shortly after her death, about a month later, and she has been a blessing. I believe that Bailey had a hand in sending her to us. She is a wonderful dog with wonderful qualities and we love her very much. It does help to ease the pain. The days do go by, but like you mentioned, your dog is everywhere and it is very difficult to cope. I still cry when I talk about Bailey or think about her. You will never be the same without your beloved companion, but the days will be kinder and you will cherish your memories. I have a picture of Bailey at my bedside and her collar and leash hang on the lamp. I bought a special box and placed all of her toys and treasures in there. The other dog is not allowed to play with her things. We also made a memorial for her in our garden with flowers, a marble memorial plaque with her picture on it, a birdfeeder, and angel statues. We had her cremated and her remains have a special place in our living room, so she is always with us. Again, please accept my condolences. I truly am sorry.

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Answer 3

I'm sorry for your loss, I know how pain full it can be to loose a pet, they are like part of the family. I lost my cat a few years ago to kidney failure and it was very sad and I had a hard time coping I felt the same way you do. The only thing that seem to help me is when a little stray cat showed up in my neighborhood and she was starving so I fed her and took her in, I didn't feel as if I was replacing my cat that I had lost I just felt that this little cat needed me. Maybe it would help to get another pet, not one to replace your dog but one to make you feel happy again, maybe adopt one from a shelter that needs a home and needs a good owner like you. I hope this helps and I am sorry once again.

Answer 4

I'm so sorry to hear that sweetheart. My dog died 2 weeks ago and the pain is still with me. I'm finding it very hard to. you could google poems about dogs passing away such as 'the rainbow bridge' or 'last night' i googled them today when i was feeling sad about her passing away and they helped me a little. as well as crying and talking about it will help too. i truly understand what you are going through. it is the worst pain i have ever experienced. im 19 so im a little older than you and i can understand how you feel. people keep telling me that times a healer but to us this is difficult because we were so close to our pets. stay strong x

Answer 5

Well it was just today, of course you can't cope. A pet is part of the family and your everyday life and routine, so that kind of loss is always hard. Been there too much myself, both pets and people. Take it day by day...you won't stop missing her, but it will get easier eventually.

P.S. If it would help, find a nice forum someplace for dogs (or that specific breed) and talk to people. I had an Oscar fish for a number of years, and though it's "just a fish," Oscars are never "just fish"...lost him/her last September...September 11th, the anniversary of that awful day AND the anniversary of the hardest pet loss we ever had with the greatest and former stray cat in the world way too young (cancer). I saw a good forum devoted to Oscars and poured my heart out and the nice people there were so kind to share there words and their own stories.

Answer 6

I know how hard this must be for you. The emptiness you feel will never fully go away but maybe in time maybe you might feel comfortable enough to get a new dog in which you could love and take care of. And who knows maybe that NEW dog might fill up the empty spot in your heart. Leaving you feeling happy. I am NOT going to tell you that you will feel better and you will get over your dog because that takes a lot of time and tears but i will tell you that even in the most saddening of times you can ALWAYS find something to be happy about.
I hope I helped you a little

Answer 7

I felt the same way after my cat died. I'd had him for 8 years and he was diagnosed with Lymphoma. We had to put him down and I must've cried for three days straight. I feel your pain. Pets become members of your family. Anyhow, I didn't want to run out and get a "replacement" cat and vowed that I wouldn't get another pet for at least a year. But I was SO lonely. And people kept telling me that the best way to get past it was to get a new pet. Only a few weeks after he died, my husband met someone who had kittens who needed homes. Of course the minute I saw them I couldn't say no and walked away with two! They have brought a lot of love into our home and healed our hearts. I hope this helped you. You're in my prayers.

Answer 8

It is the same (sometimes worse) as grieving a person. There is a certain process you will go through. You will adjust. After my cat died-I had him 13 years, he died of cancer, I swore I wouldn't go through this again. Now, I have a chihuahua-Rosabella, and I know I will go through the grieving again. You will be okay!!

Answer 9

You are supposed to grieve for a friend. Get a new friend and a new pup . You know you live as an outsider and need to make friends too. Try to find some that are like you are not like the winner-players who are in another group. We are sorry to hear your grief tonight.

Answer 10

give yourself time at least she died on you naturally you did not have to make the choice to put her to sleep . I wish you peace and time does make a difference . I am sorry on the loss of your family member .