losing a pet

[Starting again]

Well.... my little dog just died the other day, she was areally small chihuahua, she was the loveliest Dog ever... though she's just died so I could say that.
Anyway... never thought it would be this hard. anyone else?

 

[CFpetRESCUER10]

Starting again, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your little chihuahua . Losing a pet hurts just as much as losing a family member (although sometimes pets are family members). I lost two beloved cats in the space of two years and both times it really hurt. Remember to allow yourself to grieve. Some people won't understand about grieving over a pet. But remember one thing, our heavenly father is there with you feeling the pain you feel, grieving with you.

My thoughts & prayers are with you. If it helps you can always PM me

 

[BlessEwe]

I am so very sorry to hear about your doggie. Yes, I have lost several, my best friend Hannah 12 years ago. We have 2 dogs, whom I love very much now and one of them is very fragile in her health. My sister has a parrott, the bird is 25 years old , and I hear they get very old too like 50 +. I tell ya this bird acts just like a dog... lol God bless you and your wonderful memories of your sweet little friend.

 

[Starting again]

Thank you so much,
I've been so busy working that I haven't been able to just let it sink in. so I've taken the rest of the week off work.
I'm hoping to go away with a friend for a few days and just relax and let it sink in, and hopfully have a good cry.

 

[CFpetRESCUER18]

We had an English Bulldog that died in May of 2005. He was only 1 1/2. It was so hard on us, especially my husband. It was days before he went back to work, weeks before he didn't cry everyday and months before everything he saw didn't make him think of Bullzeye. Actually, it took moving out of state to do that. But I promise, it does get better. I'm happy to announce we just got another dog, a chocolate lab named Lillie. We rescued her from a co-worker of my hubby's who didn't know how to care for an active dog like that. We love her! She is so sweet! It was rough going through all of the dog stuff that we had held on to, bitter-sweet. But glad to see it could be used again. Hang in there. Take the time you need, but know that life does and will go on. Don't miss out on everything that is still around you because you are greiving for the one you lost. Chin up.

 

[SparkyMaddie]

aww i hate losing my animals. i cry for days,it takes me forever,so am sorry here,hugs
madeline~~

 

[Starting again]

My sister sent me a disk of heaps of photos of my dog, and also little video clips my dog doing tricks, it was so sad to watch but it was really healing.
It's really hard to let her go.

 

[Redneck Crow]

It's very hard to lose a pet that you've shared your life with for years. I've lost many because most of them just don't live as long as we do.

It gets better after a while. The sorrow turns into good memories.

If there is a silver lining to this it's that there are so many out there that don't have homes who would love to be a part of your life and bring you joy when you're ready again.

 

[FosterAngel74]

Really sorry about the death of your little dog. The last pet of ours died was five years ago, we had a Java Sparrow (there were two but her mate had died three years earlier) she had the sweetest song that would wake us in the morning and sing before we got down to sleep. Since then we decided that we would no longer keep pets but enjoy beauty of nature from our rear garden.

 

[Starting again]

There is silver lining... and that is that my dad fell inlove with my dog, my dad doesn't ever show his emotions, infact I began to wonder if he had any at all.
But when my dog died he was so upset and the other week he actually addmitted that my little dog showd him how to love.

My thoughts are, if it took me losing my dog to get my dad to feel then so be it and praise God
I thank God for that, and the fun times i had with my dog and so many people loved her.

 

[CFFosterAngel83]

I feel for you; we lost NIKKI (pictured) back in 2001 after 13+ years of devoted service.
She was gentle with babies and adults alike.
When I was deathly ill in 1998, she never left my side, and remained devoted to my care for the 3 years I recovered.
We almost lost her when she became distraught and ill herself during my hospitalization, them miraculously recovered when she could finally hear my voice over the phone.
The memories are precious and help heal the hurt in your heart over time.
They are family; a blessing from God that brings much joy

 

[Alive4Evermore]

Our pets become like members of our own family. My husband and I had two dogs, ages 18 and 14 when each one passed. It's heartbreaking to say the least, especially when it becomes necessary to put your pet down.

 

[WhiteWillow]

we recently lost betsy. she was our 15 year old bassett.

 

[CFFosterAngel83]

we recently lost betsy. she was our 15 year old bassett.

Awww...so sorry; you are not alone in your sorrow

 

[dia_liom]

It's so tough to lose a member of your family like that. I lost my 9 yr old cat in Oct, and lost my 18 yr old cat a year ago in Aug.

Give yourself some time to mourn & remember them, but always leave yourself open to another cat or dog.

 

[Starting again]

we recently lost betsy. she was our 15 year old bassett.

Aww I feel for you, its so hard.

 

[zfawnz]

I am feeling your pain as well. I just lost my pup I had 14 years since he was only 10 weeks old. my hardest part to accept is that he didnt have to go. he was still healthy and had a good many years left in him. problem was I had to move and needed a temporary foster home for him, just for a few months. only he didnt make it a week and the foster home put him out. the neighbor in thier building seen him outside the apartment and asked everyone including the foster person if they knew the dog and he denied it. the neighbor called the warden. seeing that he was a well cared for animal the warden kept him over a week (they are only supposed to keep them 3 days). however on the 9th day Teddy waws showing signs of being sick (he had never been away from me more than a week let alone put in a kennel). they put him down on November 19th. I didnt even find out he was missing until after Thanksgiving or I would have gone to get him!! I am outraged and ssooo sssoooo sad both at the situation and at myself for letting him down. I dont know if I will ever forgive myself!!!!!

 

[CFFosterAngel83]

Oh my; what a terrible situation to be in !
Don't be too hard on yourself; you did the best you could at the time.
Praying for your peace
God bless you ~
Gail