Getting over the death of a dog

[blond_law]

I had to have my faithful friend put down on sunday and at the moment i am finding it very difficult. I know its not been long but the house seems so big and empty without him. He was a beautiful beige lab but he had a dwarfism which made him extra special. Just wondered if anyone out there had been thru this and if so how they found methods to cope with their loss. He was 13 so was around for a big part of my life. I miss his smell, his touch, all the little things he use to do! any advice would be gratefully received.

[brenda]

blond-law, So very sorry. My GSD was put to sleep two years ago and I can still cry about it.
When the vets took him away ,I had written a poem which they promised would go with him to the cemetery, here it is, please bear in mind that the poet laureate has nothing to fear from me , but it may help.

It's only a dog that's what they say.
How can they know, how empty my day?
Without you here, and for us to play.
It's only a dog that's what they say

I miss you more than words can tell
Your eyes , your fur and doggy smell.
People find it hard to see
The love and trust you placed in me.

I shall miss you 'til the end of time
Because you were completely mine.
We walked, talked and even slept together
My faithful friend , in every weather.

It's only a dog that's what they say
But I shall miss you and love you more each day
It's hard for others,when at the end
To know that you were my precious friend.

Thinking of you .

[cherrypoker]

Hiya!

I just wanted to say how very sorry i am for your loss.
My 14 year old lurcher Rocky passed away from cancer on the 17th of September so i know exactly how you feel.
I had Rocky cremated and brought his ashes home, i slept with them for a week. Rocky had been with me since he was abandoned at just 3 weeks old.
Just remember that you gave him a wonderful life and that you loved him very much. He will have known, definately.
It does get easier it just takes time, however even now i don't think that i'll ever get over it.
My heart goes out to you but there are some lovely people on this site who are always here to listen, as i have gratefully learned.
Someone kindly posted a link to the site which is all about Rainbow bridge. It is lovely. If you want to find it then look up my post about my beautiful lurcher Rocky.
Take care Blond, chin up babe. R.I.P Sam god bless.
Lots of love Trudy and familyxxxxx

[welshlibranr]

So very sad for you, I know too well how it feels, I was so sure that I could never have another dog, just could not do it again, the pain when I lost Sam was so awful, but, after five long years I got Ollie, he is my pal! so glad I relented, so wish I'd done it sooner! Take your time to grieve, you need to, but when the pain gets less, you will be able to remember the good times, I'm sure there were many!...............welsh