CaGirl1980 Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Okay, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but it does have to do with family. Today my dog died. She was a toy poodle and only 8 years old. She had a blood clott in her brain and died within a day, it was very unexpected. I have only ever lost one other dog before, but it was nothing compared to this. I know it's just a dog, but I really feel like she was part of my family. I'm having a really hard time dealing with it and I'm not really sure how people get through feelings like this. I have even lost people that weren't as close and it wasn't this hard. She was one of those dogs that everyone loved, and she was just very special. I guess I just feel like I need to share, thank you for listening.
moon Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Mine too. My dog died last week. It was really sad. My dog died really unexpected. We found him outside dead. It was really strange seeing my dog just lying there with his tongue hanging out. We think he died of a heart attack, but my dog was 14 to 15. We are not sure of his exact age because nobody can remember exactly how old he was when he was adopted. Yes, it is really sad. I am getting used to it. I keep expecting him to pop up. It feels strange. My dog was really good natured and sweet. He never growled or barked or bit anybody. He was just a great dog. I know how you are feeling. It must be hard for you because your dog died early. The only solice I have is that my dog lived a really long life. But it doesn't really make it hurt any less. You just have to try to remember the good times. Take care.
quankanne Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 I'm sorry to hear you've lost your beloved pals, but I'm also grateful they were in your lives. Animals -- especially dogs -- teach us the joys of unconditional love, and that is a priceless experience. ca, my folks had adopted an abandoned poodle and spoiled her rotten. But, Millie was such a sweet, loving companion -- she never was impatient, never annoyed anyone with excessive barking, she was just a real sweetie pie. my niece's little girl was about two years old the first time she went to see my folks with the dog there, and she fell in love with "gramma and grampa's lambie" -- yep, she was convinced that Millie was an honest to goodness lamb!!! We tried telling Rachel that no, Millie was a puppy, but the child wouldn't have it any other way ... Millie died about two years ago, but I think my grand-niece still remembers her, because my niece (her mama) took her to one of those "build a teddy bear" stores and Rachel built one that looked just like Millie, even named her "lambie," which was her name for Millie!!
boursin_cheese Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 You must be absolutely heartbroken. I'm so sorry. :-( b.c. (a big brown dog person)
simon_uk Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 I am so sorry for both of you! it hurts so much when a pet dies, especially a dog! I love dogs and I often feel more sympathy for dogs and animals than human beings, very bizarre I know. Take Care and remember the good times! Love Simon
future Posted April 18, 2005 Posted April 18, 2005 I'm very sorry for your loss. Nothing in the world hurts like losing a pet. I've lost a few in my life and the only advice I can give is to give yourself some time to grieve. Ignore people who say, "It's just a dog." They don't know any better due to ignorance. When your ready, think about getting a new puppy and treat the new monster like a king or queen. You'll always miss the one you lost but the new one will provide you just as much unconditional love that you'll have a new companion for years to keep you company. Good luck to you.
EC Posted April 18, 2005 Posted April 18, 2005 I'm so sorry. I too have lost pets. I think its so hard because they are our pets. You don't think of them as people in the aspect that people die all the time and its like expected. But your pets you don't expect to just die one day u know? I don't know thats the way I see it. I'm so sorry. Sending love and hugs
alphamale Posted April 18, 2005 Posted April 18, 2005 I'm sorry for you, it is hard to lose a pet. One of my cats died last wed. His name was Sulty and he was a great cat, loved people, outgoing, liked to take walks. He was very unusual in that he was more like a dog than a cat. I think he had some type of an electrical anomaly (heart attack, seizure, etc...) because there was no trauma. May they both rest in peace.
Author CaGirl1980 Posted April 18, 2005 Author Posted April 18, 2005 I just wanted to thank everyone for their supportive replies. It's been 2 weeks now, and things feel a little better but it still definitely feels like there is a hole in our family. I can definitely relate to feeling worse about them then some people dying, because they are just so innocent, and love unconditionally. I'm sorry for everyone else who has lost pets too, it is really one of the hardest things to go through.
Mickb Posted May 7, 2005 Posted May 7, 2005 Everybody is so right - I had to have my beloved Sally put to sleep tonite 06 May 2005 She has given me 15 years of unconditional love and it feels like my heart has ben ripped out. Don't think I'll ever recover ! Anybody wanna talk C ya M xxxxxx
mydog Posted May 8, 2005 Posted May 8, 2005 My dog just died last week because of hart attack. It was 18 years old . It screamed loundly before it closed its eyes. It was very hard for me to handle this feeling. While it dided i didn't live with it because i am studying abroad. I feel very sad because I planed to go back to my country to see my dog in the next few week.. ..... but now it gone !! : - (
Fuzzymuzzy Posted May 8, 2005 Posted May 8, 2005 I had to put my dog to sleep yesterday and it was horrible I loved him so much. But it was getting to where he couldn't walk and I was having to carry him outside to the bathroom. I guess it was time but it was still very hard. He just put his head down and he was gone after the shot. That is the best way to go I guess. No crying whining he was a very good dog. I will miss him I can relate to what you guys are going through I am sorry for your loss.
greenhorn Posted May 8, 2005 Posted May 8, 2005 FuzzyMuzzy, I am so sorry for your loss, may God give you the strength.
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