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My dog passed

lladyfairhair
lladyfairhair
My dog passed away yesterday in my arms just as we made it to the vet.

I can't stop crying -- I don't know what to do with myself- my husband and I are completely crushed.

The worst part is coming home and he is not there ( tail wagging) to greet me and every time I walk around the corner I expect him to be there. Every single time I leave the room.. even for a minute... he would wait at the gate ( baby gate to separate rooms) for me ( most doggies do- right?) And he isn't . Its the whole routine - carrot treats- greenies - everything. His stuff is all around - toys bed... I can't stop crying.

This hurts so much... Please someone tell me this will get better...
serenityha
serenityha
oh lady, i'm soooo very sorry. i know how heartbreaking it is to lose a beloved pet. my heart goes out to you.
gentle hugs.
fayre
fayre
Lladyfair,

I'm so sorry about your dog. That must be devastating as to most people, their like having a.child. I hope and pray that this gets easier for both of you.

Hugs and prayers,

Mary Ellen
Jenna77
Jenna77
My heart just breaks for you. April will be a year since I lost my love, my dog. I know all too well that feeling of wanting them there so badly and wishing they were just around the corner.

You are in my prayers and heart during this difficult time.

Gentle hugs,
Jenna
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am so sorry to hear about your dog. The loss of a pet is excruciatingly painful. Fortunately, the pain does lessen over time. You can find comfort in knowing that you gave him a great life and you made him happy.

I will remember you and your husband in my prayers.
Gentle hugs for you both, too.
e4now
e4now
im sorry your fur baby is no longer with you...just know that any pain he was in is now gone ok...he loved you and was very appreciative of you for taking care of him...i hope the hurt subsides enough for you to grasp onto the good memories that you made together (((hugs)))
billwfriend
billwfriend
it is so hard to lose a pet...All I can say is that I know he was loved just by how hurt you are now that he has gone to the rainbow bridge...it is a sad day when pets pass and I have not had that for few years now and don't look forward to it soon either...my old boy is not too good now at 13+ and I am afraid of losing my doctor domino....he has been such a great dog to me....I know your doggie was so great for you....after I lost carmen I decided to get another dog...I took a free dog from Reuseit site which is like freecycle...Shep made his way into my heart now very much...now I also have tucker....and he is a pain but loved too...please think of a rescue doggie for yourself now....hugs bill
jancam
jancam
Lady..

I'm so sorry. What a crushing blow.

As to telling you it will get better..
Well..if you've experienced grief before..
You know that it will eventually get easier.

For now, though..
You and your husband at least have each other to share your loss.
Sound like he was a very lucky dog to have you guys.

Hugs
jc
MoonDancingNana
MoonDancingNana
We all love our fur babies and when they cross that rainbow bridge it is heart wrenching. So sorry for your loss.

Hugs,
Joanne
gr8ful2b
gr8ful2b
Lady,

I know what you mean. I lost Homer just this past summer. I would hear something blow past our atrium back doors and I would look out expecting to see him. Everytime we have pizza, I look for Homer to come get the crust (he lovvved pizza crust). I also held him as he passed in the vet's office.

My heart goes out to you during this heartbreaking time.
jjcaddell
jjcaddell
Lady, so sorry for your loss. I haven't lost a pet yet and I'm not looking forward to it.
KelleyPaterson
KelleyPaterson
My sympathies on the loss of your beloved family member. It will get better but it will take time. ((((hugs))))
tabby2010
tabby2010
Im so sorry to hear that your dog passed. Sending. lots of hugs losing. a pet is always hard things will get better. remember all of the good times you had together
beautifulb
beautifulb
Lady,
I am so sorry you lost your baby! It is so hard to lose them and come home to the reminders. A couple of years ago I had to take my Boxer in and held him as he passed. It was so hard bc Sampson was mine from a puppy and was present for both of our kids. As Bill and some others have previously mentioned there is a website called the rainbow bridge.com I believe that has a beautiful poem about a loved pet that has passed along with ways you can honor your pet to ease your pain. It helped me; hopefully it will help you too! Gentle hugs and a big box of kleenex coming your way!
deleted_user
deleted_user
http://petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm

This is the link to the poem about the Rainbow bridge
deleted_user
deleted_user
Lady,
I'm so sorry for your loss. The memory of the loss of my beagle,Sam comes back and the tears flow. I still remember looking for him for weeks after he died. I still have his collar after all these years. I can't wait to see him in heaven.

Just.....grieve right now. No need to "get over it" just yet. That time will come. I'm glad you have your husband with you. You both need each other right now.

Sandy
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