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Had to put my dog down I can't stop crying

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Ashantiii
Ashantiii

My dog was my best friend, we did so much together. I told my dog all my secrets I knew she wouldn't say a thing.....what should I do?

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  • julia23547
    julia23547 Ashantiii

    Posted

    I’m so sorry, I’ve got 3 dogs who are my best friends and I lost one last year. Jayla I can’t tell you what to do. It’s such early days and you need time to grieve for your friend. I wish you all the best x 
  • hypercat
    hypercat Ashantiii

    Posted

    Hi I have been there too and it's horrible isn't it!  I had to put my last beloved cat to sleep a few years ago and for the first 4/5 days I was inconsolable and every time I looked in the mirror I saw a cat murderer.  After this time the lovely messages others were giving me such as they had a good life with a good owner,  they had a long life and were well loved and looked after started taking hold and being comforting. 

    Your dog knew how much you loved her and she enjoyed her life with you.  She will always be with you in spirit and I firmly believe in Rainbow Bridge.  Take care sweetheart.  x

    • Ashantiii
      Ashantiii hypercat

      Posted

      Yeah it very hard, the worse part is I can't see my best friend no more, I just have to cherish the memories. 

  • amy_57955
    amy_57955 Ashantiii

    Posted

    This may be your first experience with death?  It is a very difficult time but you must go through the grieving process.   There are stages of grief which you can google to get a better understanding . Allow  yourself to  cry, be sad and mourn. This is along with some time will get you through it.  Then consider getting a new  pet. I have 4 dogs and they are all getting up in age and I’m dreading what’s to come but look forward to new puppies . 
    • Ashantiii
      Ashantiii amy_57955

      Posted

      This was my first owned dog so this was my first time going through this pain. I have 4 dogs now, but ima just cherish the memoires I had with my best friend.
  • wayne1962
    wayne1962 Ashantiii

    Posted

    Hi Jayla - I'm so sorry to read of your situation. Pets are so important, giving us unconditional love and not giving a damn about what we might have done, what we look like, or what anyone else says. You are so lucky to have had that time with your recently departed friend. Life will trundle on and gradually the pain will ease. Soon all you will have are all the wonderful memories of the time you spent together, helping each other through life. Your pet has simply gone home and is waiting until you get there.  

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