re: Dog died this morning

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I do suggest cleaning up your pet's stuff within the next few days if not immediately. Don't let his toys/bones/bowls be out. You'll just find yourself being sad every time you come home.

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This. My wife wasn't happy that I stashed all the cat's stuff the day after he died, but it definitely helped. Although, the food bowl area still looks weird missing a bowl.

Losing a dog you've had that long is never easy. I lost my first boyhood dog after 14 years this past summer. It's a strange sense of loss that is hard to explain.

I have two 4 year olds.... can't imagine a day without them....

Sorry for your loss, our dog died similarly in the middle of the night. It's hard but with time you'll only think of the good times and the pain will fade.

Go pick out his favorite spot in the yard and bury him with a nice stone to remember him.

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How do u cope with this.

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If this is your response to a dog, life is going to be ruff.

Sorry about your loss, man. Lost my dog a month ago to two forms of cancer. It will get a little easier every day, but my wife still gets upset about once a week. Kids are pretty resilient.

I can't speak to getting a new puppy. Personally, I feel that the dog I have lost was so unique and fit our family like a glove, and that she's irreplaceable. Only you will know when it's the right time to reintroduce another dog.

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"Every dog owner thinks his dog is the best dog in the world. And every one of them is right."

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Truer words have never been spoken.

My dog passed away a month ago. The day after is really hard. I turned my focus to my other dog who had known her his entire life. Took the week off of work to just monitor him. He became depressed and just showed no sign of life. I had not planned on getting another dog but it was apparent he would just depress himself to death. So I looked at dogs all weekend and while I was debating between two...they both were being looked at by other people. As I waited for them to be done looking at both (and crossing my fingers they didn't take both) I walked by another dog I had not seen. Got her in a room, one on one and instantly knew she was the right dog. I was concerned my other dog would not accept her but they said to introduce them by having them meet on nuetral ground while having a walk. They couldn't have been more right he took to her about two weeks quicker than I expected. It's still not his girl but he has someone to spend time with while I am at work. Also I donated her remaining medicine to animal shelters and that gave me some peace. I am sorry for your loss and hope you get through the grieving process quickly.

Spot on!!!!!!