Losing pet

BenandSuzy

We had to put our almost 8 year old Great Dane to sleep in Saturday and we are really struggling. He had bad bad hips/arthritis and had trouble getting up for at least two years now. He has bloat 2 years ago and had a successful surgery to repair it. On Wednesday he basically lost all bladder control and was soaking his beds to the floor. We knew it was time as he has been battling some sort if uti too since the fall that would come back after antibiotics. 

 The feeling of loss is so big and we miss him so much and of course second guess our decision even though I know we had no other option. He was unstable and would sometime fall just trying to turn around. 

 We have a lab/mix as well and I feel so bad for her as they've been inseperable buddies. Those that have been through it... Is it normal to feel such a loss?  I dread going home because I miss him and the routine. We have 3 boys too so I am quite busy but can't get my mind off of losing my pup.  Does it get better sooner than later?  Thanks.

nataliet02

I wish I could tell you it goes completely away but I lost my precious cat in 2011. She was almost 5 years old. Even now DH and I miss her. I made her a scrapbook and I have moments when I go back and look at it and still cry like a baby. She was born

cmely30

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel. Our 8 year old dog passed away suddenly last June and it was so hard on us. We got stuck in a rut after we lost her. I can tell you that it eventually gets easier, but takes awhile. About 2 months being

LuckyAngel07

((hugs)) I'm so sorry. Losing a beloved pet is never easy, and it does take time to heal and recover. 

It's been 6 years since I had to say goodbye to my sweet kitty, and it's still very hard to think about him without getting choked up, but

tmsb827

Our cat passed a year ago and we still miss her so much. I only knew her for a few years, but my husband had her since she was a newborn. While we both want to get another cat someday we know that it won't replace the sense of loss we have for her give

mainerocks

It's totally normal to feel such a sense of loss. I feel the same for some pets from my past. How soon it gets better depends on the person, but it does get better. For me it was gradual and one day I realized I hadn't shed a tear all day.  Then one

chrisnjay05212010

Im so sorry for your loss. I think your feelings are completely normal. We had to put our childhood dog down 3 years ago. I still think of her constantly and just thinking about her can bring tears to my eyes. It will get easier and you will get back

dancingphalanges

I completely understand and yes, it is normal to feel this way.  Last August, one of dogs got out of the fence and ran off after a squirrel and I was never able to find her.  I was inconsolable the first month and there are still days that I thi