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re: How to cope with the loss of a dog
Posted on 7/14/23 at 12:39 pm to aruss15
Posted on 7/14/23 at 12:39 pm to aruss15
My experience was to take a paws and not get another dog for awhile. Waited about seven (7) months and replaced my prior dog with two (2) awesome sister dogs.
Everything works out in time and on your schedule of mourning. That said, I learned that humans have a lot of affection to give a dog and if you don’t have one that can be equally as hard emotionally. I have seen others get a new dog immediately for that reason and there is logic to that choice as well.
In any event, getting a new dog quickly in no way impacts the memory of the dog you just lost. It’s more about you and the bond with a dog.
Everything works out in time and on your schedule of mourning. That said, I learned that humans have a lot of affection to give a dog and if you don’t have one that can be equally as hard emotionally. I have seen others get a new dog immediately for that reason and there is logic to that choice as well.
In any event, getting a new dog quickly in no way impacts the memory of the dog you just lost. It’s more about you and the bond with a dog.
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Posted on 7/14/23 at 12:47 pm to aruss15
Mine passed 3 years ago.. I wish I could tell you it’s easy but I’m still dealing with the loss. I think about that little dude all the time. I think the only thing that will help is another dog.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 12:56 pm to aruss15
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This morning I made the decision to send my 14 year old golden retriever, Charlie, to doggie heaven. How did some of you baws deal with it? I've never experienced anything like this before and am kind of at a loss right now.
I am so sorry to hear that. My family had to do the same last year for our long-time dog and it truly broke my heart. I rarely, rarely cry, but I was crying nonstop, trying to make it through work without turning into a total mess.
Don't be afraid to let your emotions out and give yourself some time to process/heal. People might tell you it's "just a dog." But, those people don't realize how dogs can truly become family.
I think the hardest thing for me was that my dog was ALWAYS there for me in my lowest moments (when I was around her) and had unconditional love for me. I just felt more alone without her on the planet.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 1:01 pm to Bow dude72
I am retired and I have 3 dogs. I prefer their company over most people I know.
Here is the site I used to search for dogs.
Petfinder
Here is the site I used to search for dogs.
Petfinder
Posted on 7/14/23 at 1:10 pm to aruss15
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I feel guilty about it and I hate it
As someone who just did this yesterday, let me offer my perspective. First, when we are making this decision at age 14 or 15 for our dogs, we can rest assured that they were loved and well taken care of or they wouldn’t have made it to be geriatric dogs. And the decisions we made to relieve their suffering are the most loving decisions we could possibly make. Yes, of course, our beloved four legged family members would have had love for us if we had let them continue this life. But that love would have been experienced by a dog who was in pain, or suffering, or just plain too tired to keep going. Sparing them that is releasing them and putting their comfort above our own.
Of course it hurts. And will continue to because your loyal companion is no longer there. But it only hurts because you know the relationship was one of love. Focus on the good things about your time with your dog and know that when (and if) you are ready, your next one will find you.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 1:12 pm to simonizer
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new dog
Posted on 7/14/23 at 1:14 pm to aruss15
Lost ours about a month ago. Wife was devastated. She struggled for a few weeks. I was told a puppy helps you get over the loss. I bought her a new puppy and i can attest it helps. While it doesn’t replace the love for our older pet I see my wife talking about the shared behaviors the 2 have/had. The new puppy has been a blessing.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 2:05 pm to aruss15
Time. Just takes a lot of time.
This post was edited on 7/14/23 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 7/14/23 at 2:18 pm to aruss15
Time
It sucks, but when you get better another dog will appear in your life.
It sucks, but when you get better another dog will appear in your life.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 2:24 pm to aruss15
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Posted on 7/14/23 at 2:50 pm to aruss15
Buy another. Pets can be replaced
Posted on 7/14/23 at 2:55 pm to aruss15
I am so sorry for your loss. I've owned two goldens and both died at age 9 from cancer . (dogs were not related to each other) It's so heartbreaking. I become very emotionally attached to my dogs and they provide a lot of companionship for me. I can't imagine my life without a dog and each time I've lost one I've been in serious despair for about a week before looking for a new dog to love. It doesn't make you love the old dog less, it just gives you something to love instead of coming home to a silent house every day. This may not be right for everyone, but it also isn't WRONG for everyone. I've had people tell me it's wrong to do that and for me it isn't.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 2:56 pm to aruss15
You don’t ever really get over it. I had to drive to emergency vet and make the choice to put down me and my wife’s first dog that we had gotten together in college. When I see her photo on the fridge I still think about how good of a girl she was. That was almost five years ago at this point.
My oldest son (turns 8 tomorrow) will bring her up from time to time. That’s when it hits the hardest.
Sorry if this doesn’t really comfort you but know that it happens to us all and most people have a story about their best buddy who was the “best dog ever” that they at some point had to put down.
My oldest son (turns 8 tomorrow) will bring her up from time to time. That’s when it hits the hardest.
Sorry if this doesn’t really comfort you but know that it happens to us all and most people have a story about their best buddy who was the “best dog ever” that they at some point had to put down.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 2:58 pm to aruss15
It's a tough thing dude, Mine was pretty darn sick, and was having a rough go of it in general. Mine was about the same age, and I still get haunted by the last look he gave me, like, can we just go home. tears me up.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 3:01 pm to aruss15
I was a wreck for about a week after mine got put down, started looking online on petfinder and visted some nearby shelters and found me a new one. It sucks but there is plenty of great dogs that need homes.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 3:19 pm to aruss15
Reading the responses in this post has been therapy for me.
Had to put my almost 16 year old boy down two months ago.
Toughest thing I’ve ever had to do.
Had to put my almost 16 year old boy down two months ago.
Toughest thing I’ve ever had to do.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 3:47 pm to Tyga Woods
Been 2 years this month since we lost our Luci and I think about her everyday. Still not ready for another dog.
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