Sad sad day..

[Parkers_girl]

We lost our 9 year old Australian Sheperd yesterday. It all happened so soon. He has been kind of not his self for the past few weeks, but would shake it off and act like his self again, we just thought it was old age settling in. Well, yesterday morning we woke up and he was breathing very heavy and was very lethargic. He would stand up and walk a few feet then fall back down. He's been having some leg pain from arthritis so we thought maybe that was what was wrong. He was laying around all morning, his gums were very pale gray..which was definitely a sign something wasn't right. The last straw was when he peed himself, and this was one of those dogs that would NEVER ever do that. We knew somehting was up. My stepdad rushed him to the ER vet, and on the way there he just knew this was the end. He pulled over gave him a huge hug and kiss, told him how much he was loved and what a good boy he's been. Then he told him to let go, that if he needed to, just to go, we would be ok. And a minute later he stopped breathing.

The pain is ridiculous right now, I have never lost a person or pet close to me so the feeling is so new and scary. We still have our other dog, a border collie, who is taking it just as bad as us. But at least we still have him here to shower with love and attention. It just sucks to have lost such a great dog and such big part of our lives. It was so weird not having him sleep in my room last night, or waiting for his morning cookie this morning...it's gonna hit me even harder when I get back from the grocery store and he's not there wagging his tail. Grocery day was his favorite day..

But I am happy that he went naturally and that it was just his time to go. Doctors say they think his heart was weak. And no, wasn't the dog food. I'm glad he was surrounded by the ones he loved and left us with as much loyalty and love as when he first came to us.

Sorry it was so long..it feels so good though to let it out and everything. Have you guys ever lost a pet? How lonng did it take to heal..what are some things that helped?? What about the other pets you have left? How did they take it??? I hope everyone has a great day

 

[hiwaygal]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dog.

It is a heartwrenching experience and you will find many who have been through the pain you are feeling now.

Everyone grieves differently. Allow yourself to decide what you need to do to mourn and grieve your pet. Your other dog may show signs of grief as well (yes, dogs do mourn the loss of a companion).

Here's an article that might help you LINK

 

[jacksonsmom]

First I am so sorry for your lost Our pets are such a part of us that it feels like a piece of our heart is missing when they die.

I have lost 2 pets (dog and cat) so I know what you are feeling. Time really does heal. I still miss my pets dearly, but I know they are waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge (this is something I believe very strongly) It also gives me comfort that they are both out of suffering, my dog had heart failure and my cat had a brain tumor.

As far as other animals, when we lost my dog we did not have any other animals so I can't tell you anything with that but when we lost our cat, our surviving cat did not do so good. He became a real "baby" and had to be by us ALL the time. He would also cry at night, almost like looking for his friend, Charlie.
8 months after Charlie died, our Rusty wasn't any better with his grieve we ended up getting a kitten to help him.

Again I am so sorry for your lost

 

[jx3smom]

I am so very sorry for your loss. You are right the pain is horrible when you lose a beloved pet.

 

[mickeyboat]

So sorry for your loss.

Denae

 

[LakeAriel]

I am so so sorry! I will be facing that sooner then I wish I am certain..and dread it.

 

[beattyfamily]

Oh my, I'm so very sorry. That's so sad.

I have 5 little furry ones who are getting up there in age so this kind of news really hits home.

Bless you and your family.

 

[Trish Bessette]

I lost my first Golden very sudden like you at the age of 9. He was going into a surgery for something "simple" the vet said. I dropped him off that morning with no worries. They called me to say they found a tumor on his heart and that he had to be put down I was a wreck. I couldn't even say goodbye. How was I going to tell DH...that was his boy!

Needless to say, it takes a while to heal. It has been two years now and I am happy to say we finally we able to get another Golden. This time we got a girl, Bella. She is so kooky and crazy. Makes us laugh every day.

Hold on to the wonderful memories you have. That is what gets you through.

 

[minnieandme]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Crankyshank]

I'm sorry for your loss

 

[ZachnElli]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Hollyster2]

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family.
My best friend lost her nearly 15 yr. old Australian shepperd just before Christmas. Your beloved pet's symptoms were identical to her pets and they had to let her go. A few days after that we had to put my 15 yr old cat down for the same symptoms of old age, and kidney failure. It is so hard, but pets try so hard to take care of us and will tend to mask their own pain and discomfort if they feel we are distressed. You did the right thing, and my heart goes out to you.

 

[Lorix2]

I'm sorry for you're loss, I have an Aussie and she's almost 12 now, I know she won't be with me too much longer either, poor girl isn't in the best health and it's hard for her to get up sometimes. I tell my kids and myself everyday to appreciate her and love her every day and we do.

Big hugs to you.

 

[MinnieMe2]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope your dog wasn't a victim of the bad food thing......

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

So sorry for your loss!

 

[MinnieFan4ever]

I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to your Aussie. We have a 10 year old Aussie and a 6 month old Border Collie. Aussie really are the sweetest dogs I have ever known. It is funny that you said grocery day was his favorite day, our Aussie loves it too. He loves to "help" me bring the bags in.

 

[SandrainNC]

I'm so sorry. I lost my Pomeranian (Macey) last September to congestive heart failure. Some of the same symptoms. They thought she was going to be ok, but called me in the middle of the night and told me she was not doing well. I almost didn't make it to say goodbye. They were getting the medicine to put her down ready when she collapsed in the oxygen box. It was pretty awful. I know how hard it is.

Sandra

 

[Parkers_girl]

Thanks for all the well wishes. I just survived the first grocery trip home without him here, and I'm doing ok. I'm so thankful to still have our border collie here, he won't let us stay depressed and crying, he's gotta go out and play frisbee! lol. I know it's gonna take time and it's only been one day..but the pit in my stomach will just not go away!! ugh.

 

[KristiKelly]

I'm so sorry. Losing a pet can be just as hard as losing a person.

 

[DemonLlama]

Have you guys ever lost a pet? How lonng did it take to heal..what are some things that helped?? What about the other pets you have left? How did they take it??? I hope everyone has a great day

We had to say goodbye to our border collie, Ian, last August and I can tell you the pain subsides and you will think of your Aussie with a smile in days to come, but the loss never completely goes away.

This first week will be the hardest, because everything you do will remind you of him. You will catch yourself listening for his noises before it hits you that he is gone. You will do something routine and think, the last time I did this, he was still with us. This is perfecly normal and a way for you to work through the loss.

You might want to consider doing something in memory of your dog. It doesn't have to be elaborate or expensive, just something focused on how much he meant to your family. Sharing favorite memories, lighting a candle, or wishing on a star with him in mind are ways to bring closure and healing.

Our other border collie, Katy, was very sad for a long time and still does not like to go outside unaccompanied. Ian was always her companion and she loved romping around in the backyard with him. I think she still expects him to come running in one of these days.

Many years ago I lost my first dog, who was an Aussie/Golden mix, when I was 9 months pregnant with my first child. She died in the middle of the night in my arms. Like your story, it was nothing that seemed major until the last minute. I grieved hard enough that labor started the next day. It is a gut wrenching experience to have to say goodbye to a pet who did nothing but love you unconditionally. My thoughts are with you.