My dog died last night, how do i deal with this???????? Please help

Dont worry about feeling sad and down. I had my shild hood dog die when i was 10 2 days before christmas. but just kno that ur little dog is looking down on u and really cares about u. but 12 years was a long time, and u guys must have shared great memories. but just now that u will always have those memories. dont feel weird about crying bacause dogs r really good friends andalways listen. and u should know that i will be hard at first, but it will get easier. and trust me it will take ome time to get over. but dont worry. u take whatever steps u need to take to make urself feel better. just when u r havcing a hard time, just talk to her like she was there. and look at her pictures and remember her younger days and all u guys did together. just look at the bright side of all ur time together and be strong. everyone has to cry. but i hope u can find a way to cope!

First off, I'm sorry for your loss. A pet is more like a family member to most people and you seem no different. We love our animals with all our hearts and the pain that you feel is part of the healing process. Nothing I can say hear is going to make the sadness go away. This will take time. It is OK to cry and to miss your friend. One thing I can tell you that helps me with the passing of a pet is to look back at the good times. Think of how she would run and play, how she would protect you by barking to warn you someone was near. By thinking of the good times that you had will put a little smile on your face. For 12 years Im sure your dog was happy to be a part of your family. She is no longer in pain and is in a peaceful rest. You have been blessed with 12 wonderful years and that is a great thing to have.

In time you will heal.

My you find peace and happiness in your memories.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my dog a little over a year ago. You will never really "stop" crying. But this will take more time. Give it about two months. If you think you feel just as bad as you do know, ask this question again. Also, just remember the good times you had with her and remember that she's in a better place. And if you ever decide to get another dog, she will always love you no matter your decision.

Just remember, she died happy because of you. I hope I helped. I do have something that will make you cry, but it might help. E-mail me if you need it. It's two things.

God Bless.

ADD: Also, I regret not being able to see my dog die, to tell him I love him one last time.

Time. I really really feel for you. Don't run out & try to make the pain go away by getting another dog. (This was bad advise that someone gave me) You will only find yourself comparing the new dog to her which is unfair to both of you. Take pride in knowing that she had a good life, a long life & the experiences you shared together. You will never forget her & as time goes by you WILL come across a dog that will need you & lok in it's eyes you'll know if it is right. Until then CRY. And you will alot. It is as if you have lost a child & the pain will always be there but it just will stop hurting as much. I did make a pillow of pictures of her that still ( 12 years later & great new 4 legged additions) sits on my bed. It did help Good Luck

I am so sorry hon I know how badly you are hurting right now and how badly you wish you could rewind to yesterday morning when everything was okay. I lost one of my dogs (she was my only dog at the time and I had raised her as a puppy) about a year and a half ago and it was sudden and unexpected. I still remember exactly where I was standing, what i was wearing, what I was feeling, when my world came to a complete stop. I know you feel like you will never ever be okay and you will never ever get past this, that is exactly how i felt, but you will. You will be okay. It will take a while, and honestly I still have days when I cry missing Lilly and it has been over a year since her death. I still have not brought myself to look at her pictures just yet. I did not get out of bed for days on end, she was my heart and she had been taken away from me. But hon you have to keep breathing for her, you have to know that she is in a better place and running around with other dogs and in heaven where she no longer feels the weight of her days in her body. I read a book called "Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates" which helped a whole lot if you of the christian faith... i am not trying to force my beliefs on you or anyone else but the book did help lift my spirits. Almost a year later I decided to take what Lilly had taught me and all the love that she gave me and share it with another dog, one that had been in the pound and one that I knew would have been put to sleep if it werent for her being adopted. She is laying right next to me right now and I named her Cally (Short for Callalilly to carry on lillys name) and she has saved me more than i have saved her. She helps me to remember that Lilly would have wanted me to share love with someone else and that through her I gave this precious dog another chance. You will heal. I promise you will heal. Feel free to email me i would love to help if i can in any way possible Also... there are other books that helped me a whole lot.... ones that were kind of encouraging and I felt like the author sincerely knew how my heart felt during the time I lost my dog.... I will try and find the names/authors and add them here but if i cant find them try looking on the barnes & noble website and searching through the pet books.

I am so sorry, for the loss of your Best Friend and Companion! There is absolutely nothing wrong with crying! It's normal and part of the grieving process, so go ahead and cry. Unfortunately, the only way to deal with it, is to give it time! It's going to take some time, for you to adjust to the fact, that she is not with you anymore, and I know how hard that is! Just try to remember all the good, fun times you shared together! Maybe these will help a little! Hang in There!!!

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/stilhere.htm

http://www.fourpawsinheaven.com/poetry/p-withangel...

http://www.fourpawsinheaven.com/poetry/p-stoodbyyo...

http://www.fourpawsinheaven.com/poetry/p-rainbowga...

Allow yourself to cry all you need to. Be nurturing to yourself especially when you don't feel like it at all. Doing things to make yourself more comfortable will you to feel a bit better, like making a soothing drink, putting fresh linens on your bed, taking a relaxing bath.

Talk to friends and family who are sympathetic to your loss and will listen without trying to fix your feelings.

In a few days, you could try writing a letter to your dog. Don't think about what you will write, just start writing like you were talking to her. Write a poem for her.

If writing isn't your forte, try painting or drawing.

Since these are your memories and thoughts, Write from a perspective that you don't worry about anyone else reading it. This is for you to grieve your dog, but sharing your writing with a trusted friend can help, too.

In a few weeks, you might be ready to write a "good-bye" letter to her. This could contain favorite memories, expressing what she means to you, how you felt at her passing, how you hope to see her after this life or how you honor her life as lived with you and yours.

Even though you are saying good-bye in this, it doesn't mean you are trying to put her out of your mind, it just helps to discharge some of the pain.

Make a scrapbook with photos of her while doing this, or look at photos if you have one already.

Set it aside when you are ready to.

I lost my GSD seven yrs ago. I have three other dogs now, one we had at the time she passed. I have photos displayed of all of them.

The pain of the loss is gone, but warm memories remain. You will get there eventually with time.

Hang in there, and very sorry for your loss!

Just keep on crying. Eventually you will stop. Death of a dog is very sad, but in a few months you will accept that getting another dog is good medicine for your soul. Hug your new dog a lot and wash your hands afterwards, before touching food or anything else. As sweet as they are, dogs do carry lots of bacteria inside and outside of their bodies.

I am so very sorry for your loss. This is the most difficult part of dog ownership.

I always find that it helps me to sit down and write their story. I say how I am feeling, what was special about my pet, funny stories, memories, what they meant to me, etc.

It is my way of celebrating and honoring their life and the contribution they made to mine.

You will always have a special place in your heart for your beloved pet. Time will temper the hurt, but you will never forget how special she was and how much she added to your life.

Take time to grieve, that is normal and necessary. Write her story, paint her portrait, do something creative to get your feelings out.

And comfort yourself by reading the Rainbow Bridge and knowing that she is healthy and happy in heaven and you will see her again some day. For I am convinced that not all people make it to heaven, but all dogs certainly do!

I will include you in my prayers today. God Bless You and help you to work through your pain and grief.

I am sorry about your dog.

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.

I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,

"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea

You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.

I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key.

I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said, "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair

I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.

It's possible for me to be so near you every day

To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled; I think you knew...

In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning

And say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,

I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.

Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.

~Author Unknown~

http://rainbowsbridge.com/