He had 5 bad seizures over the course of about 15 hours and was unhappy, I loved him sooo much he was one of my best friends. I know it was the right choice but I am so upset , how can I cope.
2007-11-12 10:56:22 · 19 answers · asked by sillyoldbear93 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Bless your heart, I send alot of virtual hugs to you in this hard time. Never block him out. Many people after a pet passes away don't want to talk about them. But i have found it a great ease to talk about him/her like she was there. Keep her memory alive.
Make a memorial for her (in a way). You can gather pictures of him and put them out (even if they are not framed). Look through the pictures. Laugh at the happy times you shared I find my self doing this when i come across photos of my old dog Nelson (he died in 2002).
He was a goof.
Any who plant a plant in his honor. Make a memorial box (or buy one) put a few photos of him in there put his dog bed, his favorite toys, his leash, his color and tags even his food bowls (ect.).
Keep this big or small box some place safe. We have on for two of our dogs Rosie (died in 93) and Nelson (died in 02). And i love looking through that box o' memories. Brings back great times.
Also a wonderful wonderful way to ease the pain is make a memorial page for him. On www.dogster.com. Truly a great way to keep his memory alive people ("dogs") there are some of the most supportive people you will ever meet in your life time.
I wish you luck in this hard time. And love to your boy in his new journey to the rainbow bridge!
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P.s if you do make him a dogster.com page please post it i would adore to see it!
2007-11-12 11:09:09 · answer #1 · answered by Animalabby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. I had to put mine to sleep last Chrustmas.
Well, what I did, was keep myself as busy as possible. I ran errands and bought alot of stuff I didn't need. I bought some things to make crafts with. I occupied my time by doing these crafts. For about 1 month, I lived like this. I had actually told my boss that I was going on "vacation" for 3 weeks. After those 3 weeks I felt better. I decided to get another dog. I did all my research and found a dog who was not prone to the illness that caused my dog to be in so much pain that we had to put him to sleep. For the next 2 weeks I made preparations for the new dog. I chose to use my old dogs bowls so I could always remember him.
There is no way for you to ever get over your dog if you love him. He will always be your best friend. It's like a friend has moved away. You will miss them, yes, but there are always other friends.
2007-11-12 11:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Newfies♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aw..Im so sorry. It's such a hard thing to do and deal with. Everyone deals with it in their own way.
My dog was 17 when I had her put down, and I knew her time was getting near. I went and had professional pics of the 2 of us done and I have them hanging in my house and my grooming shop.
I also kept her ashes...they put them in a nice pine box, with a lock and key and her name is inscribed on the box and also came with a Rainbow Bridge poem. I keep her collar and tags on top of the box and have a pic next to the box...I keep her on my entertainment center and talk to her when I dust.
I know...probably too late for all of that.
You know what you could look into. I do this when some of my grooming clients dogs pass. Our SPCA has a memorial walkway. You donate a certain amount and you can get your dogs name, dates and a little message on one of the stones. It's a nice memorial and you are also helping out a homeless pet by donating.
2007-11-12 11:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First f all I am so sorry to hear about your loss! I know your heart is broken and it feels like you world is torn a part but just remember that he was in a lot of pain and now he is in much better place! I believe you will see him again one day! Reflect on the good times you had with him. Make a scrapbook of just him so you always have the memories at hand and in your heart! God Bless.
2007-11-12 11:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by Kitty76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so very sorry for your loss. How do you cope? It's really hard. I had to put my chow to sleep a couple years ago and to this day I still think about him and now I am going to have to do it over again to my American Eskimo who has diabetes, blind with eye problems has no sense of smell so all he has left is his hearing. His quality of life is now gone and it is selfish of me to try to hang in there while knowing he's in pain all the time because of the eyes. What helps me knowing this is the best for him, It's not about me. Rainbow Ridge helps alto and crying my eyes out when alone. God Bless
2007-11-12 11:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by tennsmiles50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my neighbors lost their dog, I made a movie using pictures and clips of their dog portraying him as a happy and healthy dog. My movie was a subtle reminder that their dog was in a better place.
You could put together a slide show on a DVD with happy music to watch when you miss your dog.
I am truly sorry for you loss and hope that your dog's life was a good one!
2007-11-12 11:04:15 · answer #6 · answered by cashew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.It is one of the hardest things anyone will ever have to do.We put down two of ours and I swore that I would never ever get another animal.But we did and we will have to go through the same thing again.Time does heal although we say not fast enough.It is hard I know.Again I am so sorry.
2007-11-12 11:15:48 · answer #7 · answered by PatriciaLIrishladypat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry about your loss.Time is the only thing that can help.You may want to read a poem called the Rainbow Bridge.I don't know how to find it but I bet it's on line. You did the right thing,just hang on to your happy memories and give yourself time to grieve.
2007-11-12 11:05:45 · answer #8 · answered by ponygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember what a good dog he was and that when the time came, you loved him and did what was right for him. It's so sad to lose a pet, but if you treat them with dignity and don't just think of yourself, you've been a great owner. Give it time and you'll be ok.
2007-11-12 11:39:39 · answer #9 · answered by Lamborama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry! It is hard, you become so attached to them and they do become such a huge part of your life! Be thankful for the time you had with him and that he did'nt suffer long. Take a favorite picture that you have of him, and frame it and put it somewhere special. You will someday tell some wonderful stories of him and smile! He was your buddy. Take care and God bless.
2007-11-12 11:12:08 · answer #10 · answered by cleaner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋