How to deal with my doggie's passing?

Dear fellow dog-lover: of course it is perfectly normal to grieve for a loved pet who has passed on. This means that you are a sensitive person who's not afraid to show that she loves fellow souls. No wonder your dog loves you so!

It helps if you think of her with lots of love, and thank her for all the love she gave you while she was on earth. And what are you going to do with all the love your Chi has given you? I believe that soon the time will come when you will want to adopt an adorable puppy who needs your love.

Sorry to hear on the passing of your be loved Chi, i can understand what you are going through, last week my puppy was diagnosed with parvo and it was very up and down if he was going to survive and all i could do was cry but fortunately he fighted it off and i know it it no comparison to what you are going through. It is normal especially when they have been apart of your famiy for 12yrs. It does get easier over time you just need to remember of all the good times you had!! And just think she is in a better place now and no pain you did the right thing even if it doesnt feel like it at the moment. Hope it gets easier for you.

Yes that is very normal. I had a uncle that passed away in 98 and I still cry and miss him terriblely An I also had a dog well husky that passed away in bout 2002 and I am still sad an cry. It does hurt. Just think of the good times she and you had. Never bad times.. She isn't suffering from pain and she is in a land with millions of other people and dogs who will watch and take great care of it.

I'm sorry to hear that.Crying is very normal. If you had her for a long Time, you've created a bonding with her. So since you put her to sleep, shes no longer around you (obviously) so missing her. Maybe you should get another animal, but something small, like a gerbil. They are only $12.99. Its not like a replacement, its just something to help you forget about painful memories. And if you think another animal is giving you more painful memories, just don't get another animal and try to get your mind off of your dog. Just hang out with friends. Remember, she's in a better place.

I'm very sorry to hear that. I know exactly how you feel. Crying is completely normal. You will probably never stop missing your dog. Just know that you are going through a normal grieving process and things will get better. You will never stop missing or forget her, but the pain will subside. If you have pictures of your dog, maybe you could make a scrapbook.

Yes this is normal unless there is something wrong with both of us. I live alone and I am disabled and housebound. I have a male"Toby" and I was having a bad time going into hospital so I got another dog female for company for him. Both de-sexed, she was not a young dog and the people who did have her neglected her,but she became so close to me that she was beside me all the time. Sadly I had to have her put to sleep on 16th Dec and neither Toby or myself are able to come to terms with it yet. He is fretting for her and I am trying to let him know I still love him just as much but he has distanced himself, so I am having the battle to get him to eat, while still badly missing her myself. They were both my family. He still is and I am trying to let him know he is still loved just as much. I personally am finding it harder instead of getting easier. Some people do not understand just how close you can be with your pet and they seem to treat you like it should not matter because they are only an animal. That is not the case. I am very sorry for your loss. I know I cannot say anything to make you feel better except to say that your crying is very normal, and I still cry myself. Only you and I and other people who love their pets would understand just how deep the hurt actually goes. For me it will be five weeks on Thur. but to me it feels like yesterday. I know I will never forget her and how much she meant to me and to Toby, but I also have to find a way to make it easier for him. If other people don't understand, it is probably because they have not felt the loss themselves. It will take time, but I don't know how long. You are totally normal. Take Care

I'm extremely sorry for your dread. :'( But yes, it is normal that you will cry like crazy. There are 2 reasons: 1. You've lived with her and played with her your entire life. 2. She was just too adorable and you've gotten attached. I was like that when my dog died. He was poisoned and that is serious. But, every person will cry, unless they abused/hated the dog. Don't you worry, she's in a real better place, and you know she was suffering if she was in bad shape already. She was also really old. That would be common.

You are normal...I cried for months when I lost my yellow lab.

There's a website, try grievingpetowners.com. If that's not right, I apologize, but keep looking, I saw it posted here on answers and didn't write it down.

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The only way to deal with ones passing is with time. The exact amount of time is immeasurable from one person to the next. But, time is the answer. Give it time.

Completely normal. I am terribly sorry.