Losing a pet....

1 day at a time. It will get better and the pain will subside.

I Lost a pet a few years ago. He was 14.

I dont know, I would kind of treat like a person I loved and cared about had passed.

Take time and reflect on their life and use the above aid in the gif if needed. Try to put into perspective the joy and the best memories they gave you. (kind of funny because it is usually the moments that made you the angriest when they initially happened)

be grateful for the years you had together and be sad for a time because you lost something that mattered to you. Eventually you find a way to deal and cope with the feelings as they subside but your love for that dog never will.

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There’s nothing anyone can say or do to ease your grief right now
It’s will be tough but it will slowly get better
Soon you will be able to talk about her & laugh instead of cry & those days will come more often as time goes on

I am very sorry for your loss, dogs are amazing animals that give us so much more than we could ever give them

That’s the only part I hate about having my dog. I don’t care about the hundreds of dollars towards boarding, vet care, food etc.. it’s all more than worth it. I just hate thinking about the fact that I’ll lose him one day. Brutal

Sorry to hear about your pup....there is not really anything to say that will help much right now.

I lost my dog about 5 years ago and I still think about him on occasion. Most recently was tonight as I was throwing away some steak scraps after supper...man, he would have loved that shite!

A week ago today I had to put my cat of 18 years to sleep. I know cats don't get much respect on here but cats are my favorite pets. I don't have to explain why but I loved my cat like most of ya'll love your dogs. It was sad. She stopped eating and drinking and after a few days, we took her in and she got IV fluids. That perked her up but she still wouldn't eat or drink and she kept trying to go outside which is very unlike her. She stopped grooming herself. That's all signs that a cat is ready to die. So, Friday night I wrapped her in a towel and held her until 3 a.m. Took her in the next morning and honored her last request. Held her in my arms until she stopped breathing. I'm 42 years old and cried for a few hours. But, we know that day is going to come and it's sad, but it's not really like losing a close friend or a family member. The grief is real and painful but shorter lived. I loved that lil rat and I miss her dearly.

But, I already have another cat lined up that I'm picking up next week. Another full blooded female Bengal young cat. Beautiful coat, looks like a little cheetah.

I think I'll call her Moses or Snacks, I haven't decided...

Really sorry for your loss, bud. I know it’s never easy to lose a true friend, but I promise it does get easier as time goes by.

May fond memories bring peace and comfort to you.

Sorry for your loss.

Consider getting another pet. You might be surprised at how much it helps.