I just did, but it was a peaceful death, but I miss her. How long did it take you to get over the pain?
2007-08-23 13:22:52 · 20 answers · asked by Kreutzer 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Five weeks ago today, I lost the best friend I ever had. My friend's papillon (Louis) became very ill, likely due to a sudden bacterial infection, and he went downhill too quickly -- a few weeks shy of his fourth birthday. It was a great shock when I walked in to find him dead. Not a day has passed when I have not shed tears, because Louis' love was unconditional and always true. He was always running to meet me, and he barked with such enthusiasm when he realized I was going to visit him.
I wish I could say something that is profound, such as "time helps", but the truth is that while there is a bond of great love that will last forever, it sometimes means the pain also lingers. All we can do is to treasure our time with our friends. It helps to keep the toys, photos and memories, to keep the love alive in our hearts.
Why not write a poem, or make a scrapbook of your favourite memories and pictures, and share what she meant to you, with others. It won't bring back your friend, but it will deepen your appreciation and love. And when you need to, cry and express your love that way. I wish you the very best.
2007-08-23 13:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by SB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have lost a few of my friends, and I think of all of them often. It was a little easier for me with the one who had lived a full life and was ready to rest. She had a peaceful death. It has been over a year and we still miss her. I think there will always be some holes in our hearts. There really isn't any secret for getting over it, you just have to get up every morning know that it will be a little better today. I tried to keep myself very busy for a few weeks after I lost a friend, and it did help a little-it keeps you from thinking about it.
It was much worse with the ones we lost to illness. Their lives could have been longer, and the one I lost 10 years ago who was hit by a car makes me cry the most still.
I do always save a new life in remembrance of the one I lost, to help give some meaning to their passing.
2007-08-23 20:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by anne b 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will take a lot of getting used to, I've had 2 dogs die. But what we always do, is get another one to replace it. Well I shouldn't say replace, because the love that you have had for a pet can never be replaced because is it a special thing. But more like, we get new dog, to help seal the pain over. It will distract you from the painful loss / memories. I have felt the pain you are feeling, because a pet is horrible thing to lose. I am so very sorry for your loss. It may take awhile, but take it one step at a time.
2007-08-23 20:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
just remember the good old times the scratch on the belly the throwing of a ball and the bark and those eyes that pleeds for a kiss along with a great big wag of the tail. the happy moments even though they bring you tears and the pain of losing that isnt all that bad, it shows you how much you were bonded with your four legged snuggle bug and dont always think shes gone shes right there still beside you even though not in person. I know I must sound wierd but I have been there with your loss and its hard at first but then i started finding pictures and toys and all I could do is laugh and smile as I cried because I knew he was in a better place and even though I missed him so much he would never forget me. just like your love for your dog will never forget you, God puts them in our life to make us a better person and when he takes them back home hes not doing it to be mean hes doing it because they did there job and now its time for another four legged barking and wagging machine to bound into your life and get that special love your old snuggle bug got...
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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2007-08-23 20:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by arabiantwilight56 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I grew up (from age 2 to age 18) with a golden retriever mix named Charlotte. We had to get her put to sleep last August..like two days before my birthday because she was having hip problems and could no longer walk. :( I miss her still. But time does heal. It really is mostly time that helps you get over it. Now I think about her or see a picture and I feel slightly sad, but then I think about how much fun she was and how sweet, and I just smile at the good times.
2007-08-23 20:31:23 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes just recently we lost a family pet she was 14 years old and very much loved by all who met her. And sorry to say but you never get over the loss you just learn how to live without them, try petloss.com or look up the poem The Rainbow Bridge it is very comforting. You have my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved pet.
2007-08-23 20:43:40 · answer #6 · answered by Katprsn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A year ago I lost my beloved Dalmatian. I loved her dearly, I still miss her. I think you will always miss your beloved pet. I now have a Boxer puppy who also has a place in my heart. Each pet is unique in their own way. You will never be able to replace a beloved pet, just like people. So sorry for your loss.
2007-08-23 20:37:10 · answer #7 · answered by chilly bean 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am sooo sorry for your loss. I have lost a few too many & some were years ago, another a couple months ago and to tell you the truth the pain gets easier, but the pain is always in my heart!!!
2007-08-23 20:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by ® 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes my dog zoey and tessa some stupid kid kicked a board out of our fence and they both got out and got hit by a car zoey was 12 wk choco lab mix pup and tessa was 5 yrs old golden retreiver this happened last summer i am still very sad and i will always miss them and i am so sorry for your loss at least you didnt get a nock on your door with some teenage boy crying saying he killed my dogs then looking over and see them dieing suffering. :(
2007-08-23 20:42:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it took me a good month or two to get over my dog drowning in the pool because of my sisters friend. my aunty is a buddhist preist and she sent a really peaceful cerimonial thingy to read about my dog it was really nice i still miss him alot and i always will hope you feel better soon because i understand how much it hurts inside
2007-08-23 20:42:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋