Comments on: When Your Dog Dies – Tips From Pet Owners Who Understand

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:30:23 +0000

We lost our 14 year old dog on March 8,2012, and two months later (May 25,2012) our other dog died too. She was only 4 but had kidney failure. :’(

By: Ann Ferris

Ann Ferris — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:40:10 +0000

Dear Rose, I felt really sad when I read your story here. I too haven’t thought about getting another dog. It’s really hard and the thing I’ve noticed which was a bit surprising, is that the grief process is extremely long, like a slow moving river. My beautiful girl died on Jan 28 and there isn’t an hour goes by without I think of her so I know what you’re feeling. I think, like you, I’ll have to be feeling a lot more in control of my sadness before getting another dog, if I ever do. My girl was old, unwell and tired. People saying “it’s better she’s gone, she was old” doesn’t help at all. I think you hit te nail on the head with your comment “I will love and miss her always”. Sadly I laid her to rest in the garden but we’re moving now so I won’t even be able to go sit with her any more. We have treasured memories, haven’t we? I’m grateful for that.. Every good wish to you Rose, Ann x

By: Rose

Rose — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:01:45 +0000

Dear Maria, I know your pain. My sweet dachshund, Holly had to be put down March 30, 2011. It’s been a year, and two months, and still my heart aches. She was 14 years, 5 months. I can’t bring myself to get another dog, not because I’m afraid of losing them, but I miss her so much, I don’t think it would be fair to another dog. I have her ashes in a special place with her picture, and it gives me some comfort. I am not crying as much now, my husband and I try to recall happy memories, and talk about her. I will love, and miss her always.

By: Carol Setliffe

Carol Setliffe — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:45:50 +0000

Maria, just wanted you to know, that I too, had my Molly, a yellow Lab, I had for 13 yr. and 4 mos. cremated. I felt like you too, about picking up her ashes, but there was a sense of peace when I picked them up, I hope this helps. Be thankful for the time you had with Sammyboy. One day you may be able to give your love to another dog, I have not yet, it’s been 8 mos. for me. Having Molly’s ashes here with me, does help. Hope this helps you when you go to pick up Sammyboy’s ashes.

By: maria

maria — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:27:51 +0000

Sam I Am was the light of my life. A brilliant boy–a 29 pound blue heeler Aussie shepherd border collie, with more charm, wisdom, humor,and courage than can be imagined-he had to be experienced! He was fourteen years and five months old. I had to have him put to sleep because the pain he suffered was excruciating–the chronic pancreatitis was becoming moe frequent and distressing for this former agility dog. I cannot believe that he is no longer here. The days are long, the nights are longer. He was my constant companion. And everyone remarked how he was the Sean Connery or George Clooney of dogs–ruggedly handsome with a wry wit–and so like a little wolf. My sorrow is visceral. I feel it in every part of me. There will no replacing him, of course-but, how I long for him to suddenly appear and bark joyfully. There are people who truly understand, other who feign understanding, and others who, by their demeanor, insinuate that animals are just that and nothing more. No they are so very MUCH more; whereas humans knowingly and willfully exited Paradise, animals remained with the Divine and so their spirits often reveal that relationship to us. They love unconditionally and teach us so much about our nature. They know more about us than we will ever know about them. Oh, my Sammyboy please remember me and come to me in eternity. This is a cry from my heart. So
lost.I hold all who have written on this blog up in prayer for your losses. How I miss my brave friend and long to feel him close. Tomorrow I will pick up his ashes–I feel numb. But I must bring the little box home. How will I feel? I do not know. I am afraid of the depth of my sadness. He was the only pet friend I have ever known. He stood in for family. He was my family.

By: Lisa K

Lisa K — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:17:47 +0000

My 12 year old little boy Noah(mini dachshund) passed away this Last Friday…I’m in so much pain and to see my Beau (my other 12 year old mini dachshund) just brings tears to my eyes…he crys and howls all day, Noah was his buddy and I’m so scared to death of what could happen to Beau…I miss my Noah and so does Beau….

By: Carol Setliffe

Carol Setliffe — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:37:44 +0000

Dear Ann, You asked why I think that animals will be in heaven. I don’t know that they will be there, but they are creatures of God, He made them, I am just hoping one day I will say my sweet Molly and my other sweet dogs that I’ve had before her. Take care.

By: Ann Ferris

Ann Ferris — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:08:32 +0000

Dear Carol, do you honestly think we will see our beautiful animals again – if so what makes you think that? I desperately want to accept that this is in fact true. I hope and pray it is, but it could be just wishful thinking on my part. I do hold the view that animals being so much more perfect than humans couldn’t be denied heaven by their creator – I so hope I’m right. I guess we won’t know till we pass through the same door they have. Best wishes, Ann

By: Mary Mengarelli Willis

Mary Mengarelli Willis — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:58:53 +0000

I had to put down my precious baby girl, KiKi, Saturday night. She was a mini dachshund I’ve had for nearly 12 years. She had cushings disease and I didn’t know it until about 3 weeks before her death. Her belly was very big and the vet would always ask about her belly, but nothing was ever done about it. I had no idea about this dreadful disease until it was too late. My heart is very heavy and the pain is enormous. She was my everything, with a unique personality. I don’t know if I will ever get over this, but thanfully I have another beautiful doxie to love and help me cope. I feel tremendous guilt for not knowing about this disease which could’ve eased her misery and possibly extended her life. I even got aggrevated at her constant need to eat a few times, which is a symptom of this horrible disease. The only hope I’ve got to hang on to is that we will be together again someday, forever, because she is a beautiful creature of God, who loved so unconditionally. There has to be a great reward for that, which is heaven. I thank God for bringing us together and for the love that we shared. She was truly a blessing to me and my children and I pray for her peace, joy and happiness in God’s beautiful kingdom. Til we meet again, I love you, KiKi, with all my heart!

By: Carol Setliffe

Carol Setliffe — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:43:07 +0000

I can certainly understand what all of you are going through, I had to say goodbye to my sweet Molly last September 16, and we still miss her so much. I haven’t gotten to the point of getting another dog, just can’t bring myself to that point yet. She’s been gone almost 8 months, and I think of her everyday. It really hurts when we’re out and I see a yellow lab, which is what she was. I hope and pray that those of you that just lost your precious babies, will find peace and know they are no longer in pain. I truly believe they are waiting on us, and one day we will be joined together again. Take care, and remember the good times, even though the memories hurt, it’s better to have had them and loved them, than to not know their love at all.

Carol