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My husband and I are in our 70's. No family live nearby. Our beloved Pekingese dog died September 6th, 2020, He was 13. I will not be getting another pet for physical and financial reasons. We miss him every day. There is still pain of loss.
My Leon (beagle/jack russell mix but looked 100 percent beagle) was 9 years old, the most unique dog I have ever known. He was killed on Sunday by a car and I am crushed with sorrow more than I can handle. I don't think I will ever fully recover...he was my best friend and now he is gone and I am shattered.
It's never easy. Been there, done that. Rescued a huge tabby who took an immediate liking to the Mrs and follows her around the house like a lil' dog. That's rescue #4 for us.
My Leon (beagle/jack russell mix but looked 100 percent beagle) was 9 years old, the most unique dog I have ever known. He was killed on Sunday by a car and I am crushed with sorrow more than I can handle. I don't think I will ever fully recover...he was my best friend and now he is gone and I am shattered.
I am so very sorry. I was just saying to myself the other day that I don't think I'll recover. We lost our lab of 13 yrs. about 3 months ago. The grief for me comes in waves and when you don't expect it. It will take some time.
I lost both my 2 shelties last June within a few days of each other. I didnt think Id ever get over it. I swore I didnt want another dog, the pain was too great. I did end up getting another pup last November, I just felt I was ready to love again. I still think of my 2 every day, and have pictures of them plastered all over my computer. My new little one hasnt taken their place in any way, but has sort of carved his own little spot in my heart. And Im grateful that he dug me out of a very very dark place, as my grief was very real. Im just now able to look at old pictures and videos and smile.
I recommend all the time a book called "Goodbye Friend" by Gary Kowalski. It helped me immensely after two back to back euthanasia's. I'm not the author. Used copies start at $3.59. Personally I'd buy it new and keep it forever.
I just lost my beloved Sassy this morning. She was a beautiful Standard Poodle, 14 1/2 years old. I have had many dogs over the years but never one like her. Aside from my wife, Sassy was the best friend I've ever had. I could swear she was almost human. We got her as a rescue dog when she was 10 weeks old and gave her the best home she could have ever had. She lived life to the fullest and passed with dignity at home, with me stroking her head and telling her how much I loved her. I don't know what I'm going to do, we can't stop crying.
My Leon (beagle/jack russell mix but looked 100 percent beagle) was 9 years old, the most unique dog I have ever known. He was killed on Sunday by a car and I am crushed with sorrow more than I can handle. I don't think I will ever fully recover...he was my best friend and now he is gone and I am shattered.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. That is the price we pay for having animals in our life; we know we will in all probability outlive them and it never gets easier. I hope in time the happy memories you have of the time spent together will outweigh the sorrow of losing him.
We get to hold them for a time and enjoy their company. But like us, they too are just passing through...
One day they must leave (just as we do). They go onto another Life, (just as you will).
They come into our life as a gift and help pass the days of monotony, strife, joy and laughter.
They give us their companionship in exchange for a roof and food. Its a deal of the lifetime.
When they go, we are reminded of the stark loneliness and harshness of life.
They teach us that life isn't so bad, when you have a friend to walk with you...When they leave, a hole in left in our hearts that only time can heal....
We get to hold them for a time and enjoy their company. But like us, they too are just passing through...
One day they must leave (just as we do). They go onto another Life, (just as you will).
They come into our life as a gift and help pass the days of monotony, strife, joy and laughter.
They give us their companionship in exchange for a roof and food. Its a deal of the lifetime.
When they go, we are reminded of the stark loneliness and harshness of life.
They teach us that life isn't so bad, when you have a friend to walk with you...When they leave, a hole in left in our hearts that only time can heal....
Thank you, that does help. I know that probably most people believe that when pets die, they are just gone. I can't believe that; I feel positive that I will see Sassy again and that we will play just as hard as we did when she was here with me.
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