2 weeks ago I had to have my precious dog put to sleep. She found me 13 years ago as a stray puppy, and we have been best of friends ever since. I don't want to get another pet right away... I just can't do that right now. And I don't really know what to do at home without her. I stay out of the house in the evening as much as possible, because it is sooooo sad to be in the house without her. Please, please tell me that this gets easier. I am at a loss for words to describe how terrible this feels.
I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry for you loss. I know this is so hard and yes it does get easier. Sometimes it easier to heal when you get another one, but for some they want to morn. You have that right to do so. Big ((hugs)) to you. Sheri
Thank you for "listening" and sending care my way. This could possibly be one of the most difficult things I have ever had to deal with. I appreciate your encouragement.
Aww... I know how you feel. I had to put my baby boy down about 6 mths back. I had him since he was 3 mths old. His 8th birthday would have been April 11th. :cry: It gets easier. I know it doesn't seem like it does but it will in time. I have a picture of my little fuzzy baby in my kitchen and at first I would tear up every time I seen it. Now I look at it and laugh about the memories I had with that little fella.
thanks kkachoo. I'm not past the crying when I see her picture yet. I thought I was... then had a relapse last night. I look forward to the days of smiling and laughing Thanks for that positive thought!
Oh I'm so sorry for your loss! Big hugs and prayers going out to you! Just know that she'll be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge and is probably having a ball running and playing with all the other pets there waiting for their owners to come reclaim them!
I am so sorry for your loss. It does get easier, but you will never forget your baby. Please find comfort that we are promised all the things that make us happy when we get to the other side. For me, that includes my pets. I know we will be together again. Also, find comfort in the fact that you stood by your baby through thick and thin. Pets offer us the only true unconditional love we will ever have. Take all the time you need to grieve, but also know that your pet would not want you to be unhappy. I know how my girl is when I am crying or upset. It tears her up. I'll be thinking of you.
Awww, I'm so sorry for your loss. Yes, it will get easier. The little one in my avatar died in January and I didn't think the huge hole in my heart would ever heal. Even though I still miss him terribly, that hole has gotten smaller. For me, helping other animals in need was the most therapeutic thing to do. About a month after my baby boy died, I rescued a puppy from a kill shelter less than 24 hours before he was to be put down (couldn't take his poor mama though :cry:.) Although we couldn't keep the puppy, we were able to keep him until we could find him a good, loving home. And just as he was leaving us, I found out about an older dog that had been put in the JoCo animal shelter. I pulled her out and am planning on letting her live out her final years with my family. Want to see her? Isn't she lovely? Her name is Mitzi, or "Itsy Bitsy Mitzi" as I call her, and she has just fit right in with my crew. :-D Point is, if you can help another animal in need, it really does help heal your wounded heart. (((((HUGS))))) to you...
Thanks, Jen... and Ready- I have considered fostering, but wonder how bad the heartbreak would be to take in a foster animal and then "lose" them to another family! (Not as bad as total loss due to death, of course.) I have been trolling some sites, and am considering different options. Is there a site where I can find animals that are close to euthanasia?
Well, ljk got me addicted to Craigslist (LOL! J/K!! :lol and someone posts about the Harnett County animal shelter animals all the time on there. That is where I got the puppy from. Here is their website http://www.harnettanimalcontrol.com/adoption_list.cfm They put their animals down on Wednesdays, (possibly other days too - ??) and I believe the animals get something like 3 days before being put down. :-( I got Mitzi the Pom from http://www.johnstonnc.com/mainpage.cfm?category_level_id=573&content_id=294 I'm not sure how long animals the animals there get before they are put down, but it probably isn't more than a week or so. JCAPL is in need of foster families. http://www.jcapl.org/ When you know you're doing what you can to help save an animal's life, and the animal is placed in a good home (even if it can't be yours) it makes it much easier to say goodbye to it. It's hard, but you just know it's for the best... and then you move on to the next needy one. Since Mitzi is a Senior dog and will be living with me for the next few years, I probably won't take in any more needy animals right now. Of my 4 dogs, 3 have been rescues that I've taken for my own. That is all I can handle here. Now, if I had 25 acres or more, it might be a different story.
Okay, so now I'm going blind from searching those sights... I just can't believe the number of pets who don't have homes. When it's right, it will happen for me again Thank you for encouraging me to heal while letting me grieve.
ssmm, remember to smile at the good times and memories ... and it's ok to cry. Eventually, the smiles will outweigh the tears. It sounds like there was a lot of love in all of that time - you were blessed to have such a companion, friend, and family member for that long!! Healing takes time ... and if you'd like, share some stories of your baby with us. We're all pet lovers and supportive listeners around here!! Carol
ssmm, I am so very sorry for your loss. :cry: I know one day, I'm going to be writing the same thing about Shelby. :cry: She'll be 16 on July 2nd. We are gonna have a big party for her. :mrgreen:
We are on our third Beagle, all were distinctly different personalities and we have mementos from all of them. The two that have passed on have been gone for approximately 15 and 5 years. The first, Ramses, got a hold of our "Joy Of Cooking" book and chewed off a corner it now every time we use it we breakout in big smiles. The second "Seika" (named after the porn star) used to have to be in physical contact with us at all times, which drove us nuts but now brings a smile whenever Pullo does it. In short the happy memories will live on.
ssmm, my heart goes out to you, i am in the same position as Harley - my baby girl will be 16 October 15 and i pray she makes it. She has good days and bad and it is the hardest decision to make when you know it is time. i have had her since she was 8weeks old and i cannot imagine life without her. Sometimes i am scared that i am being selfish when she has a bad day but then she has good days and i feel relieved. Stay strong and know that one day the memories will make you smile.
