Pet Bereavement Support Group
The loss of a pet or animal to which one has become emotionally bonded can be an intense loss, comparable with the death of a loved one. Whilst there is strong evidence that animals can feel such loss for other animals, this community focuses on human feelings, when an animal is lost, dies or otherwise is departed.
I lost Roary Paws four months ago. She was not the first dog I have lost, but her death has left me feeling an emptiness and sadness that I have never experienced with previous pets. I suppose she was just that special one...
When she was killed, we had moved out to the country, out in the middle of nowhere, and I felt like she was safe to roam my property, she wasn't a runner, and I thought she was pretty smart about avoiding roads, but she got hit by a car. I feel completely responsible. I feel so guilty. I feel like I killed my best friend.
I still cry everyday. I try to hide it because I think my friends are tired of my grief. I am trying to get over this but it is just not happening. My best friend's mother passed away last week, and I feel so...I don't know how to put it...it feels so petty of me to be grieving so hard for my dog when she lost her MOTHER.
I just needed to get this out!!
When she was killed, we had moved out to the country, out in the middle of nowhere, and I felt like she was safe to roam my property, she wasn't a runner, and I thought she was pretty smart about avoiding roads, but she got hit by a car. I feel completely responsible. I feel so guilty. I feel like I killed my best friend.
I still cry everyday. I try to hide it because I think my friends are tired of my grief. I am trying to get over this but it is just not happening. My best friend's mother passed away last week, and I feel so...I don't know how to put it...it feels so petty of me to be grieving so hard for my dog when she lost her MOTHER.
I just needed to get this out!!
-
theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
-
I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
You will feel the sadness for a while. Some feel it forever. I have had it for about 4 months now and it feels like it will never go away - especially because I had him put down.
It was NOT your fault. Roary Paws time was up. I don't understand why we lose the ones we love, but I believe that we all have a purpose and a time. Roary had a purpose, fulfilled her purpose and it was her time. I know it doesn't help at all. But know that you are not alone missing your baby. Time will make it easier, although it will never make it all go away.