Need a hug - dog gone :(

[txsoccermom]

I have now experienced the loss of a dog that was mine (15 yr old Jack Russell), and don't flame me, but I have cried as hard, if not more, than when my dad passed 6 yrs ago. I moved away from home for college at age 18 (20+ yrs ago) and was not there for the day-to-day things with my dad when it got bad. I still miss him dearly, but for some reason, the loss of our "first born" son, is really hitting me hard. We had to put him down on Friday, a decision I struggled with for awhile. In retrospect, it probably should have been done about 2-3 wks ago, but I couldn't do it. He was the best dog ever, and took a piece of our hearts with him. The kids are having a hard time with this too - much harder than we thought. I had talked to them for a few months, saying "Max is really old and sick, and might go to doggie heaven while you are at school or sleeping so make sure you say what you need to to him every day." On FRiday morning, my DS laid down next to him, hugged him, and quietly said "I love you, Max. I'll miss you."

I feel like I'm walking in a daze and in slow motion...he was my baby. I took him to the vets most of the time, fed him, etc. I was definitely his favorite, even DH says that. I have been trying to keep busy this weekend, but I also want to find time to put a memory picture book together.

I'm sad....wish we had our cruise coming up in May/June to look forward too instead of just having it in March

Oh well, thanks for listening to me vent. I feel like Mickey has lost his Pluto....

 

[mommasita]

I am so sorry. Our pets are most certainly a piece of our families, at least to me. No flames here, ever.

 

[quasar4legs]

I am so sorry.
We lost our beloved dog earlier this year and I miss her everyday so I can totally relate to how you are feeling. Our furry friends are an important part of our families and they bring great joy and love in our lives.
Big cuddles to you and your family

Quasar

 

[TheNextBelle]

Bless your heart...I know exactly what you are talking about....in 2005 we put our 12 1/2 year old sheltie down due to kidney failure....I tell you that was the hardest thing I ever had to do. and about 2 weeks later my 88 year old grandmother passed away unexpectedly, I love her to pieces but I cried harder over my Precious Ann.

Many hugs to you as you go through this.

 

[mrsksomeday]

I am so sorry. We have a Jack Russell/Rat Terrier and he has my heart. I can't imagine how hard it is for you .

 

[Jeniferdwn]

absolutley no flames!! I lost my grandpa in July and my 16 yr old Chi in August. I also cried more over my doggie. He was with me every minute of every day when I was not working. It's different to loose a pet. No flames from me either!!

 

[Jerseymomof2]

We had to put down our 9 yr old dog in Feb. I miss her everyday. We struggled with the decision for days but in the end we had to do what was right for her not us. You made the right decision. It's the best gift we can give them is a great life and not for them to suffer when it's the end. HUGS!

 

[minkydog]

No flames here. I just put my MInkydog down 2 weeks ago. I took it much harder than anyone else. I didn't cry this much when my father died. It's the hardest when I get up in the morning and when I come home from work. Minky always greeted me at the door. In the morning, he always accompanied me down to the kitchen and that was our little quiet time--he didn't have to share me with anyone.

You know, you just have to give yourself time to grieve. In the first days I was so distracted and weepy that I actually took 3 days off from work. Probably once a day, at least, I'll have a quick memory pass through my brain and sometimes my eyes will well up. I have to be careful of watching much TV because bad news or events just make me start up again. It doesn't even have to be pet related. When the tornadoes tore up Tuscaloosa, I bawled. And I live in Atlanta! My emotions are close to the surface.

Take all the time you need. We understand.

 

[Mom of DisKids]

So sorry for your loss. I still grieve the loss of my dogs in 2006. They were my babies before I had human babies and I still miss their presence in my life

 

[Deesknee]

 

[Pea-n-Me]

It is very hard to lose a beloved pet. I'm sorry.

 

[nancycg56]

I am so sorry

When we had to have our Golden euthanized 5 years ago I thought my heart was going to break. I still miss her every single day.

 

[Southerngirl71]

I am so sorry. We had to put our beloved Beaux to sleep in January. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I have lost my dad and my brother so I have experienced loss in my life but I think I took my dog the hardest and I was very close to my dad and brother. We have no kids and he was our only pet so the house was and still is so lonely. I don't cry every time I walk into the door like I use to in the beginning but I still can't talk about him without balling my eyes out. I have to pass the street that the animal hospital is on to get to work. He spent the last two weeks of his life in the hopsital with the exception of the night before we put him to sleep. I still think of him every morning as I pass that street up. I am still waiting for the pain to subside and it has been four months. Many hugs to you and your family.