My dog died and it's been so hard on me

My dog died and it's been so hard on me. King was my only friend, literally, and he had such life and personality. I loved him so much and I know he loved me. I've been training him and loving him everyday, and I've never been so attached to an animal before in my life. This is so unexpected. I've already buried him but what else can I do? I don't have any friends to help me through this my dog got me through everything, he really was my best friend. I don't think getting another dog would help I think it would only hurt worse. I can't stop crying and everywhere I turn I'm being reminded of him, I'm even dreaming about him. Please help I can't function. He was the best thing I had in my life (as pathetic as it sounds) and now he is gone

Oh honey...look how many here, can feel your pain...who know EXACTLY what you're going through...It always seems unfair, that a dog's or cat's life is so much shorter than our own lifespan. 'Talking' about King; telling stories about him...sharing your love for him...that will help some. Time is the healer here...you'll always remember him, and the actual pain will lessen as time goes by.

As for getting another dog...everyone has their own 'timing' for diving into another puppy. This is something I know from experience...don't wait a LONG time. Getting another pup wouldn't be 'replacing' King...you know that can't be done...BUT, a youngster keeps a person SOOO busy...housetraining, learning the ropes of his new mistress, general obedience...all VERY time consuming things. Having a new baby keeps us busy with less time to dwell on our grief...and they DO fill the hole that's been left in your heart...

Hugs, honey...you will get thru this, but that doesn't make it less painful.

phrannie

Aww, I am so sorry. Its going to be a while before you can get another dog...if you even want to. Its OK to grieve, you just lost a friend. Cry, cry, cry if you have to. You will be in my thoughts

Aw !

My dog is like my best friend too.
I feel so bad. I'm really sorry.
I agree with nirvanafan, cry & let it all out.

I hope you start feeling better.
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I toaly understand how you feel, lost my dog about 4 weeks ago an I trained him an he came everywhere with me I cried for about 2 weeks I made myself ill because I cudnt eat or sleep or drink, his death was very unexpected an he died in my arms an it hurt so much I just cried and cried an cried an cried I cudnt stop,in time you will feel better trust me time is a great healer!! you may think its the end of the world wich is how I felt when my boy died, he was only 2 he was ful of life an had a great personality he came EVERYWHERE! with me an it it really hard to come to terms with loosing a pet because there part of your family I cried so much that in the end I cudnt cry any more I stil cant look at his photos now because I cry an im cryin while I type this but time will heal im very sorry 4 your loss xxx *lots of hugs* xxx

I think we often ask ourselves why we get so attached to our pets and why it hurts so much when they're gone.

It really does seem to be one of the most painful things in life. I wonder if its partly because of the limited communication we have with animals... they know we care, but we can't ask them how they're feeling or tell them when its going to be ok. I think I've spilled more tears over animals than I have over people.

Please do consider getting another dog, because you have lots of love to give it, and it won't lessen any feelings you had for your favourite. Trust me, it WILL fill a spot in your heart and make you smile again.

it sounds funny to me.. I love pets but I won't feel lost out becos my dog is dead... I'll miss the dog because dog's are wonderful pets.but permit me to say this, american's cherish their animals way too far

im very sorry about your dog its terrible but try to keep ypurself occupied it can really help with somepeople but I agree with the others to if you want to cry all you need!

I am so sorry. I lost my dog a long time ago and still feel sad over it. I have two dogs now that I coulnd't imagne losing. I know the pain of this. but just think, you will be having a baby soon...you will be so busy and occupied with that little radiant spirit. I know you will still miss your pup, but you will have a new life to love. I hope you regain your strenght and happiness soon. Find the sunshine and create your own happiness!!!

ameena...I don't think the 'love of dogs' is a nationality 'thing'...it's a personal thing...

This discussion was to help someone who is feeling an great personal loss...how YOU feel about Americans and their dogs doesn't even belong in this discussion...

phrannie