Hello to you all,

 

Unfortunately, my 11 year old dog passed away in peace today. It was the nicest labrador you could ever wish for. I'm having a very rough time dealing with the loss since she was a big part of our family. When I got back from work, she would rush into my arms. She really was one of my best friends.

Anyhow, my question is, do any of you guys have any experiences or tips to share on how to cope with this loss? Should I immediately look for another dog or try to get over her first and cherish the memories? The silence in the house just kills me but I don't want to make it look like I quickly replaced her.

 

RIP girl, I love you. Always.

A few months back we lost our retriever of 13 years, we lasted about 3 days before the silence got to us and we got another dog. Turns out, that was a bad idea and we ended up giving that pup away due to it being a vicious little thing. A few weeks later we got two golden retrievers, brother and sister, and we love them very much. That being said, we never forgot our old dog and probably never will. I still love him now, even though he's no longer with us. 

 

My advice would be to wait a few weeks, and when you think you're ready for a new dog make sure it's from a trusted breeder and you know the dogs temperament before rushing anything. 

I found a red little dachshund out walking about 8 years ago, But about 3 years later my family went through an argument and he got out when my mom went out for some cool air after the fight and he got out. What they told me was that he "ran away" But I tore up my neighborhood looking for him. But after about a month my mom and dad finally decided to tell me that he was hit when he got out and died

 

 

But eventually I got over him, But my mom and dad kept trying to get a dog that I liked, Some mean and some that I just didn't like.

 

But after about a year of trying to find a dog they did. I got a baby dachshund named daisy and I've had her since.

 

So I guess it does take time to get over it. Also try getting a dog of the same breed you had. It will help

 

A few months back we lost our retriever of 13 years, we lasted about 3 days before the silence got to us and we got another dog. Turns out, that was a bad idea and we ended up giving that pup away due to it being a vicious little thing. A few weeks later we got two golden retrievers, brother and sister, and we love them very much. That being said, we never forgot our old dog and probably never will. I still love him now, even though he's no longer with us. 

 

My advice would be to wait a few weeks, and when you think you're ready for a new dog make sure it's from a trusted breeder and you know the dogs temperament before rushing anything. 

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. For now, I'll try and cope with the loss. Hopefully, I'll get used to the silence and the empty chair.

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Edited June 22, 20241 yr by tobeymaguire

I don't know what I'd do without my little Digger (He digs everything, hence the name) he sleeps with us, comes in the tow truck with me, loves kids, sit's with me when I work on the car he's mine and the girlfriends baby we include him in EVERYTHING we do :).

They're just like kids, they need to be loved like them, treated no different than a child, they love us more than they love themselves, they do what they can understand to please us & make us happy cheer us up when we're sad, first ones to the door when we come home.

I don't think anyone would hold it against you to get another dog, if you have that much love, why stop sharing it?

Thanks for all the support, guys. The thing about dogs is, they love you more than anything and will always stay by your side. As Slimory said, having a loving dog is indeed equal to having a child. For now, I'm a bit afraid of getting a new dog as I don't want the same grief again. I'll try and occupy my mind. Thanks again, all of you.

I have a German Shepherd of one year and I don't really like him because he is aggressive, but he still matters to me and may your dog rest in peace

I know how you feel, my dog Max died from cancer last year and it was really hard for the first few days. Because he would always come sleep on my bed with me or at least be in my room. I just couldn't sleep comfortably with out him there for about 3 weeks. Just need to find your way to distract your self from it, go hang out with friend and try not to think about it. Luckily I still have 2 other dogs that I love very much, but there is still a vowed that can't be filled. Just need to move on and be happy with the life she had and the life she gave you. Buy a new dog when you think you are ready, but I can tell you this. I would give it a few weeks before you go buy a new dog. If you do buy a new dog please go to a humane society and get a dog from there. Not going to lie I did tear up writing this...

Edited December 17, 201312 yr by Darkangel

I know how you feel, my dog Max died from cancer last year and it was really hard for the first few days. Because he would always come sleep on my bed with me or at least be in my room. I just couldn't sleep comfortably with out him there for about 3 weeks. Just need to find your way to distract your self from it, go hang out with friend and try not to think about it. Luckily I still have 2 other dogs that I love very much, but there is still a vowed that can't be filled. Just need to move on and be happy with the life she had and the life she gave you. Buy a new dog when you think you are ready, but I can tell you this. I would give it a few weeks before you go buy a new dog. If you do buy a new dog please go to a humane society and get a dog from there. Not going to lie I did tear up writing this...

Thank you. Sounds like you were in the exact same situation I am in now. Your help and support is greatly appreciated.

My moms 6 year old Shitzhu was put down this passed summer, as I may have mentioned, he was a great dog but always in pain, back problems, he got really sick a few years ago when we drove to Manitoba for my aunts funeral, he almost died there, moms old room mate kicked him, moms' friend sons' friend kicked him down a flight of stairs and it went down hill from there, couldn't walk some days, turned vicious, lunging at me, my mom, step dad, friends, but never other dogs, towards the end, he seemed happy, we both loved him very much, we had him since he was a pup, neither of us wanted him put down, but it was the humane thing to do, they don't understand pain or why it hurts, just that it does hurt, I was there with my mom when he was put down, she had him cremated, we split his ashes, I got his collar & she got his leash (centimental thing).

If he was sick, it was for the best.

i lost several dogs over the years (i'm formerly a doghandler when i was with the Military Police), so i feel your pain and offer you my condolances 

 

to answer your question, my advice, dont take a new dog, wait until you are realy sure you want a new one, otherwise you will start comparing your new dog with your old one and thats not fair as they both are different, normaly somehow your new dog wil present its self 

 

i wish you good luck with it all 

       Hey dude, I am so sorry for your dog that it passed it away. It's really sad to hear for me to hear dogs passing away. Anyways, best advice I can give to you is to be a brave man. Along with that and yes it does help, I want you to get a balloon filled with nothing inside it, if you do have sand or something alike sand, then fill it up in there. After that, tie the balloon up and sit for five minutes thinking what you did with your dog in the past such as activities, cry if you have to just to let it out. Whilst doing that, squeeze the "balloon filled with sand" around for five minutes, whilst squeezing it, move it around like squeezing it but moving it around your palm if you know what I mean. If that helped and I swear it should help, reply back.

 

 

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Be around people you really enjoy being with and just have a fun time go to the movies with a friend or something.

Thanks again for all the advice. I'm getting a lot of support from my fellow police cadets so that helps. When I'm at the academy, my mind is occupied. But as soon as I arrive home, the silence and the fact that she isn't there to greet me anymore just kills me every time.