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.

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I lost my beloved dog Brewster today, after 14 years of constant companionship. He was the best dog I ever had and I was so honored to have him with me so many years. Brewster got sick suddenly and I feel as if I am still in shock that he is no longer with me.

When I woke up this morning, I never imagined today would be the day I'd have to put my dear Brew to sleep. In my head I know he would not have been able to recover from his ailments, but I am over run w/guilt that if I hadn't made that decision today, he'd still be w/me right now. I know that sounds selfish and I just couldn't imagine seeing him in pain any longer.

I live alone and he was my companion, now I truly am alone with my thoughts, my grief and sadness and my reality.
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i understant how you feel Brew...i had to have by cat put to sleep about a year ago...it still hurts so sorry for your loss
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I am so sorry. I put my baby down in July and I am having a difficult time accepting the fact that I "killed" my baby. It just stinks. I would NEVER have done that to my child or a grandchild I am raising - why did I do that to my baby?? I understand your pain and my heart goes out to you. May God bless and comfort you.
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I am so sorry for your loss. But please do not feel guilty. As you said you couldn't imagine seeing him in pain any longer. It is not kind to keep an animal suffering just for our own needs. And I don't just say that to you but to every one who has had to have an animal put to sleep.

Once again so sorry you lost Brewster, he looks like a cool guy.
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Brewmom, I feel exactly as you do. I put my 12 year old yorkie down on Nov 23rd. He was having back problems and I knew each day was getting harder for him to get around but I never imagined that I would make the decision so quickly and that the guilt, saddness and loneliness would be this great. I cry on the way home from work nightly knowing that he won't be at the door to greet me. Sleeping at night without him next to me is heart breaking. I knew I loved him dearly but I never knew how much until he was gone. I so regret my decision yet in my mind I know it was best for him. He wasn't happy living in the body he now had. He wasn't playing any longer, he couldn't even go for walks anymore. But my heart is saying WHY did you do it. Maybe he had a few more months or even weeks. I just hope that time helps me believe I did make the roght decision. Brewmom ; You're not alone. Reading your story was like reading my feelings and thoughts.
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THERE COMES A TIME WHEN U MUST LET YOUR PET DIE WITH DIGNITY. A VET CAN HELP U. I HAD TO PUT A DOG DOWN 14 YEARS AGO. THE VET TOLD ME HIS QUALITY OF LIFE WOULD NOT B GOOD AND WOULD B SHORT SO I GAVE HIM DIGNITY AND PUT HIM DOWN. I STILL THINK HIM AND WE R SUPPOSE TO.
MY BRITTANY MAGGIE OF 14+ yearS DIED TUESDAY WHILE MY HUSBAND AND I WERE WITH HER. SHE WENT IM 5 MIN. SO NOTHING COULD HAVE SAVED HER. I WORKED AT HOME SO WAS WITH HER ALL THE TIME. WE MISS HER SO MUCH AND WE ALWAYS WILL.
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