1 Coping With Dog Loss: Losing A Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing People
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- Join us for a conversation with author and grief coach, Peggy Haymes, where we'll talk about why losing a dog can often be harder than losing a person in your life.
We recently created a Guide To Surviving Dog Loss - a 6-part email series that includes ebooks, videos and grief support to assist in your journey. The collection is completely free and it will gently guide you through this grief.
Here is the link to sign up: houndhuggerdiy.com/dog-loss
You're welcome to give it a try to see what it's all about. Again, there's nothing to purchase to access the guide, we just want to give back to our dog loving community - and would be honored if what we created helps you in your journey of healing. Hugs.
I couldn’t care what people think. I lost my boy and I will grieve for as long as I need. I lost my boy yesterday and to me, humans are less than dogs.
Humans are fallible, dogs are just as they are. Both can be wonderful and lovely.
I also want to give you my condolences. However your boy went; he'll, as you know, always be with you. My old boy, Bowie, is part of my soul.
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear boy. Thanks for taking time to share your thoughts. It's important to be true to yourself about what you need to help in your journey of healing. We hope these videos bring you some comfort at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss ❤
I lost my beloved rescued Border Collie named Drift early this December 2022. This is extremely difficult for me to deal with. He was my child and the best dog I have ever known. I love you Drift!
Oh John, it deeply saddens us to learn of your Drift's passing. The feelings of loss can be overwhelming especially when you lose your soul dog. You gave your boy the best life possible and he gave you so much love in return - hopefully that is something that can start to heal your heart. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and we send warm hugs of hope and healing your way. 💔
hope you are feeling better
I hope things are now better. I just lost Max, a border collie that I had for 3 years in his senior years.
I lost my two dogs at the end of 2022. It hurts so much and I was wondering why I have anxiety so bad, why do I hate so much to be alone in the house, why do car rides feel so strange and I realize that I’m grieving and that the pain is natural. I can’t still talk about them or see other dogs without being extremely sad and lonely. These two boys were my whole world and I miss them so much. Good luck to those of you going through this, my heart goes to you❤
Oh Valerie, that's so sad to hear you lost two pups so close together. Our hearts are hurting for you and your family. The silence of them gone must be difficult to endure... and it's very likely why you're feeling so anxious and alone.
You clearly adored your sweet pups - so please try not to be so hard on yourself. Take a little time each day to focus on the wonderful life you all had together and the joy your pups brought into your world. Gratitude is the best medicine toward healing - and remember your furry friends would want you to be at peace.
If you're feeling up to it, we recently created a Guide To Surviving Dog Loss - a 6-part email series that includes ebooks, videos and grief support to assist in your journey. The collection is completely free and it will gently guide you through your grief.
Here is the link: houndhuggerdiy.com/dog-loss
If you can, try to focus on the love you shared - because although it was short, it was truly special. Doing so can help your broken heart to heal.
Valere.God.bless.u..my.dog.to.allmost.4month.now.?
Lost my 16 year year-old Chihuahua all 4 pounds of love, he passed away it’ssix months now, and I still cry every day as well as a lot of people are saying they do too. It’s some such a comfort to know I’m not alone, to know that you all have gone through and shared my pain and understand how long it can take but my baby blue as well worth it. I’ll never get over him. I just need to learn to grieve in a healthy way. Thank you ladies for sharing all that you have shared with us. ❤ 💙
Diana, our hearts are broken at the loss of your dear baby blue. Even when we share our lives with them for many years, it's never long enough. All of the feelings you are experiencing are normal. Grief never really ends. It's ok not to be ok, because you never really get over it - but you will get through it.
The only thing you can do is realize that for their entire life they were happy. You gave them that. Smile for that. Smile because you made each other happy. Move on because if he could tell you to, he would. And when the time is right, you might consider sharing your big heart with another wonderful pup. Our hearts are with you. 💔
It’s never something you can get over.
I lost my dog about 3 months ago... I still cry every single day. Ive never felt this pain before. My grandma that I oved 2 years ago and this feel sooo much harder and painful. Emptynes, lonelines, no matter what I do, be with friends, talk, go to school, work... nothing makes it better. I cant dance, sing enjoy the sinple pleasures of life. Even when I smile or laugh a bit I feel guilty that if she is looking at me from heaven she is thinking "why are you enjoying life? Do u not care that I am not there anymore? Have u forgotten me?" Its awful!!! I fostered another dog and adopted him. I compare him and even feel mad at him for not being like her. Getting his tag was so devastating thinking I was so happy when I got her her tag with her name... it was very hard. I am afraid Ill never be able to be happy again, never love a dog like I loved my Canela. Like knowing your soulmate is gone... and no matter what you do your life from now on will be empty. I feel Ill never have that connection with another dog or human. It seems like an empty life. I wish I can afford to get therapy... but I cant even do that.
Oh my heart is breaking for you. It can just be so devastating to lose your soul mate dog. One of the things that helped a little for me was trying to remember that even though she isn't here with me, my pup would want me to be happy. To help work through these powerful emotions it may be helpful to reach out to a professional, here is a link to a document that we created that has a list of free resources for grief support wehearthounds.com/assets/GriefSupportKit.pdf I truly hope that you find this helpful and that you can begin the process of healing.
Wow, you described my feelings to a Tee.
Every Word!
Lost my baby boy 2 weeks ago to the day, after 15 years.
Just constant sorrow no matter what I'm doing, where I am, When etc.
It's like I died when he died.
@R A I understand you as well. The 3 of us sharing the same thing..that Soulmate child we had... Devastating Sorrow to no end
I feel the same. It's been 3 weeks for me and I'm beyond devastated.
I feel your pain I list my Sweet Cali Gurrl one month ago My life isn't the same We used to have "spa day" every evening I'd take my shower with a candle and music and she'd lay in the bathroom with me To this day I can't light candles or listen to music These videos and a grief hotline is saving my life Reading the comments of all that are going through this grief helps so much I wish you well and will keep you in prayers Best of luck to you going forward
I will be honest and say as an adult male I have never experienced the grief or the sense of loss as I am experiencing since losing our Lola. I buried both parents (both age 90 and both ill) and did not feel this sense of loss...I knew they were no longer ill and at peace. I am starting to be able to think of the good times Lola had and not the last couple of weeks prior to her euthanasia. Good thoughts to all that are going through this....
I understand because I feel the same. I hope you're working through your loss and feeling better.
2 weeks now. Still haven't moved his bowls or toys. Or evened out his shape on the spare bed; where he used to lie, keeping an eye on me at the computer. I've lost friends, both my parents and relationships; I know grief. But...this is extraordinary. He was my gentleman, my blond shadow, my reason, my calm and soothing. He saved my life in the darkest times. Now I'm bereft. I can't work. I cry all the time. I either can't sleep or sleep all the time. My body clock is all over. Night or day I wake up and for a moment it's ok. Then I can't feel him on the bed. Gasp and tears.
I'm lucky. I have friends who understand.
Devastated.
Really so so very angry.
Bewildered.
Resentful.
Regretful and guilty; of what yet I can't fathom, other than the predictable 'could I have done more?'.
At least I was with him and he got his last car ride.
Such a heartbreaking loss. Jon, we are so very sorry to hear that your blond fuzzy shadow is now gone. The whirlwind of emotions you describe is all too familiar. And at 2 weeks it's all still so very raw and new.
You are bravely facing the first step: acknowledging your grief and giving yourself permission to express it. Continue to find people you can communicate with and open up to about your feelings. The more you are able to express and work through them, the more you will continue to heal, which is what your best furfriend would want for you.
No matter how we lose our dogs, every single person blames themselves. There is always guilt....so please know that you are not alone. Our hearts are with you.
@@HoundHuggerDIY Thank you. x
It’s excruciating. I thought I had been through trauma and pain - my life has been filled with it. But losing my
Ollie so suddenly is just devastating. My baby, my son, my best friend.. all in one. All gone. The cushions on the couch are dented from him, the bowls and toys, his sweaters. It’s just torture
I hope you are finding some peace.. I’m so sorry, I know exactly how you feel
Three weeks since I lost my beloved Sugie, a Peekapoo who was 14 years old. We have been together since she was 3 months old. I was never a day or night without her in my life. The grief is not lessening. I keep her beds, her bowl, her leash and harness just where I always keeps them. I say goodnight to her every morning. I continue to have conversations with her. She was 100% tuned into me and my feelings and vice versa. I had to let her go due to renal failure. I could never accept she was that old at 14 as she acted like a puppy. But that last week I knew I couldn't do any more for her as I desperately tried, getting tests done that only showed her kidneys were failing fast. I sang to her right until the end so she knew I was there and would hear my voice. I have her ashes here and have a small memorial near the place in the living room where she stayed when I was in this room. She had beds throughout the house, one right next to my bed. I now keep her toy Buddy there, cover him up and pretend it is her. I'm 77 and will not be getting another dog at my age. This is very very hard to get through. I've dealt with grief before but this is beyond that.
Oh Marie, our hearts are broken at the loss of your dear Sugie. Even when we share our lives with them for many years, it's never long enough. All of the feelings you are experiencing are normal. Grief never really ends. It's ok not to be ok, because you never really get over it - but you will get through it.
The only thing you can do is understand that for their entire life they were happy. You gave them that. Smile for that. Smile because they did. Smile because you made each other happy. Move on because if Sugie could tell you to, she would. And when the time is right, consider doing for another what you did for her. It's the best way to honor her life. Do it again and again until you no longer can.
I lost my beloved dog 4 days ago and these videos are helping me so much with the pain and grief I am feeling. Thank you so much for posting these online for all of us to watch.
Thank you very much for your kind words. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Not sure if this is something you'd be interested in or not...but we recently created a Guide To Surviving Dog Loss - a 6-part email series that includes ebooks, videos and grief support to assist in your journey. The collection is completely free and it will gently guide you through this grief.
Here is the link to sign up: offer.wehearthounds.com/dog-loss
You're welcome to give it a try to see what it's all about, if you'd like. Again, there's nothing to purchase to access the guide, we just want to give back to our dog loving community - and would be honored if what we created helps you in your journey of healing. Hugs.
Thank you, I’ve signed up! Thank you for providing these resources to all of us!
Thank you for posting this. I lost my little man two weeks ago and each day is heart breaking. 💕💔🐾
I lost my dog 2 days ago. I blame myself for not taking her back to the vet while there were obvious signs that something is wrong within her body. She's 2 years and 4 months old. One morning she's catchng her breath and suddenly died. I continue to blame myself for this.
Oh we are so very sorry to hear that your dear sweet girl is no longer with you. The feelings you have of guilt, shock, numbness and overwhelming grief are completely normal. Dogs and cats are experts at hiding pain and weakness - it's an innate instinct passed down from their ancestors to help them survive in the wild. You are not at fault and your pup would never think poorly of you. She loved you - as you loved her. You were the closest companions and best of friends. You were lucky to have each other (even for a short time) and if you think about all of the wonderful times you had together, maybe that's something that can help you feel good again. Hugs upon hugs upon hugs to you.
I hope you are doing well sending you strength and hugs. You’re not alone
Thank you for this series. Our dog passed three weeks and three days ago and it's been very hard. She fought lymphoma for over three years and ended up passing from old age. I keep trying to convince myself I should be happy because she lived way longer than expected, and I am happy, but I am still heartbroken. This series helps me feel like I'm not alone and that it's okay to feel the way I am feeling.
Thank you kindly for reaching out to us and sharing your story. We're so so very sorry to hear of your loss. 💔
Please know that it is absolutely ok to feel the way you are feeling and you are definitely not alone. It sounds like you and your pup had a wonderful life together. Please accept our warmest condolences...and not sure if this is something you'd be interested in or not...but if you're feeling up to it, we recently created a Guide To Surviving Dog Loss - a 6-part email series that includes ebooks, videos and grief support to assist in your journey. The collection is completely free and it will gently guide you through all of this grief.
Here is the link to sign up: offer.wehearthounds.com/dog-loss
You're welcome to give it a try to see what it's all about, if you'd like. Again, there's nothing to purchase to access the guide, we just want to give back to our loving hound dog community - and would be honored if what we created helps you in your journey of healing. Hugs.
We lost our precious Buddy 4 days ago. He was 15, so I knew it was imminent, and I knew I would be a mess. I was so unprepared for the complete devastation I feel. So glad to hear that these feelings aren’t completely abnormal.
We're so very sorry to hear of your loss. 💔 Losing a little one of 15 years can be just devastating... we still miss our beloved furbabies every single day. You are definitely not alone - and we'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending much love and hugs.
Wow, thank you, thank you so much!! I needed this as I'm on day 4 of the loss of my sweet, precious 13 yr old, Silky Terrier, Sparky. I've lost several family members but there is absolutely no comparison to the intense grief and pain I have felt over this loss. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of this series on grief. 💜💜
Thank you kindly for reaching out to us to share your story about Sparky. We're so very sorry to hear of your loss. 💔 The loss can be just devastating... we still miss our beloved furbabies every single day.
So nice to hear you are finding comfort in this video series. It's our way to give back to those who may need a little guidance. Hugs to you and your family! 😘🐾
Also not sure if this is something you'd be interested in or not...but if you're feeling up to it, we have created a Guide To Surviving Dog Loss - a 6-part email series that includes ebooks, videos and grief support to assist in your journey. The collection is completely free and it will gently guide you through grief.
Here is the link to sign up: offer.wehearthounds.com/dog-loss
You're welcome to give it a try to see what it's all about, if you'd like. Again, there's nothing to purchase to access the guide, we just want to give back to our dog loving community.
@@HoundHuggerDIY Thank you so much for the reply. The resources sound wonderful and I will definitely be looking into them. Thanks again 💜
@@Spgal I hope things are improving for you. I lost my sweet boy 3 weeks ago and I'm absolutely devastated. I'm working through this too...
I always thought I would be too distraught to go into work. My best friend & family member died March 05, 2023 at the age of 13.5. I am broken and distraught but the Home no longer feels like a home without him. I've broken down at work too but I need to work as grieving non stop for days is too draining. But once I get home I start breaking down as I approach any of the routes we walked daily and I need to take a long pause before I open that door.
We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your dear boy. Losing a pet is heartwrenching and you're right, the house is never quite the same. The only comfort is knowing that the level of sadness you feel is equal to the amount of love you two shared. And although you will never get over the loss, you can get through it. It just takes time.... be kind with yourself during this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and we send you strength, comfort and warm wishes daily. 💔
@@HoundHuggerDIY thank you. It's been a week and I'm still finding it very difficult to accept. I know I took care of my dog and spent so much time with him, I even decided to take 2 years off during the pandemic and spent every hour with him. We went to tbr cottage Sept 2022 and enjoyed ourselves with the famjly and friends. But I still have regrets, I assumed he was fine and aging gracefully but he was lethargic Thursday, but better Friday and Saturday, then deteriorated and I took him to vets Sunday morning. Xray show no injuries, bloodwork Dr said is typical of old age kidney, liver and thyroid but he said it shouldnt weaken him to tbe state he couldn't stand. He wss suggestjng to put him down without saying it. I really thought he would recover or at least delay the decision by 2 days. The vet gave me pain killers fog 7 days but he died in my arms 3 hrs later.. Sorry I am using this as outlet. I'm in so shock still and heartbroken.
In hindsight I think he knew. He hid his pain from me the week before he passed. He didn't walk up or down the stairs if I was present. But on the night before he died, I heard him struggling up the stairs to my room and I came halfway down the steps and support him up. Then he got up and just stood there 2 hrs later and j thought he needed bathroom. I carried him downstairs and tried to make him comfy and slept beside him on the floor until the vet clinic was open. I feel like I failed him in his last days
I stumbled on this video....I lost my sweet baby of 10 yrs...2/11/23..this baby was my soul....my everything...3 weeks ago today...no not my 1st but the relationship I had with my baby was profound...if I coulda given birth to her thats the depth of love...
We are so very sorry for your loss. It’s heartbreaking to lose a pup - especially one who has captured your heart and soul like your sweet baby. To have a dog live 10 years is such a blessing, but at the same time so incredibly difficult because time with them is never long enough. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. May you find comfort in all the precious happy memories you have together. 💔
Having pictures of LuWee in every room helped with my healing.
I lost my dog miles 4 days ago and these videos are definitely helping me cope because I am feeling all the things that you are talking about I cannot help myself I constantly pull myself out of grieving just to go right back into it. Thank you for having this up I wouldn't know where else to turn or who else to talk to I was so close to my pet we were almost teleconetically connected connected for almost 10 years and it's just too much to bear
Thank you so much for sharing your story and kind words with us. We are honored and humbled to know our video/s on dog loss have helped in some small way. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Miles will always be with you wherever you may go - guiding, loving, and supporting you along your journey in life. You are in our thoughts and we send warm hugs of hope and healing your way. 💔
I lost my Rascal two weeks ago at age 14. He got me through hard times and made them easy breezy with his sweet smiling joyful self. I can't believe my life is so empty and joyless without him. I don't want to go to the park ever again because he loved it so much. How could I bear it without him? I have dreams someone is fighting me to take him away from me. I wake up in sweats. My friends tell me to pull it together but they don't understand. They have never had a Rascal. I put up my hand for them to stop. Leave me alone. My business, my dog, my heartache.
Oh, we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Rascal. He sounds like he was such a wonderful, happy boy that brought so much joy to your life.
It's tough when friends or family don't understand what you're going through. If they aren't offering any comfort in your loss, it's ok to give yourself some distance while you heal your heart. Loss has a way of pulling people apart or bringing them closer together. They might not be as strong as you to allow true love in her heart - so they don't understand what a deep loss this is. Regardless of what happens, give yourself and your friend some grace and understanding. There's no need to let their behavior cause you more heartache. Surround yourself with those who care and try to focus on all the wonderful times you had with your dog. A bond like yours is such a treasure.
When the time is right, remember that it's important to celebrate the life of the dogs that have brought us joy, unconditional love, comfort, and laughter through the years. Gratitude is the best medicine toward healing - and our furry friends would want us to be at peace.
@@HoundHuggerDIY Thank you so much. I was just in tears remembering how he used to wag his tail in his sleep.
I miss you ziggy you were my childhood dog until i was 19 almost 20 heard the news unexpectedly that i had to let you go when i was in the middle of my homework I remember giving u my last hug and i saw u leave in the car to get put to rest the part that hurts me is that ur ash now i feel traumatized that ur body had to go through cremation it hurts me
Heidi, we are so very sorry to hear that your pup is no longer with you. That's so sad. Wish we could magically make the pain and guilt go away. You are a good person with a loving heart and your sweet Ziggy would not want you to be sad. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences for your loss.
On the morning of January 1st, I dreamed that a soldier was off duty (I saw him jump from a tall building after talking to another soldier) and came to a house and waved to the family from the wall. That's when I woke up to the sound of my mother talking. My puppy, who was sick at the time, was lying in the yard. I have never had such a dream. Maybe she called me before she left. She breathed heavily and left us in a few hours. Even at the moment of death I did not think that she would leave me. She was very well. But inside she suffered a lot. On December 31, she vomited black. I'm sorry I couldn't save you my dear. I did everything at the last minute. Because I never thought that you would ever leave me. I still regret that if I had known about your illness earlier, I could have cured you. I still can't believe you left me. Please come back to me someday. I love you always Deweni 💔
We lost our Sammy a few days ago. He was 5 and we spent several weeks thinking he just had a back injury. It turned out to be prostate cancer. By the time we found out it was too late.
I can tell you that from the time we found out, there was someone home with him at all times. My wife and I eliminated everyone who would minimize what our dogs mean to us years ago. We are so thankful that we could take the time to spend with him over his last couple of weeks.
The thing that helps us now is the many videos that we took of him for the channel. He always seemed to know when to be a goofball. 🙂
Oh we are truly sorry to hear the sad news about Sammy. It's tough when dog's hide their pain - if only they could tell us how they feel. What a treasure it must have been to spend time with him before he passed. One of the best things about our pups is the way they make/made us laugh. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. May you find comfort in all the loving memories you hold dear. 💔
I've lost my dog 3 days ago, she had cancer and I tried to save her from 2 emergencies, but the 3rd one was too severe. I'm watching this videos to help me understand my grief process, and it makes me feel lucky that I'm sorrounded by animal loving peolple, not just because I'm a vet, but also my friends and family get the importance an undiscribable feeling a pet can give you. The conection is so strong that sometimes the pain of loss is worst than with a family member. The feeling that I get since it happened, is shock, sadness, pain, and missing her like I would missed a part of my body. Hopefully I don't feel ungry or guilt, because I know I did (with all my colleagues' support) everything that I could to keep her without pain and discomfort. I like to write, and I did wrote to her, a simple post on IG, but with all my heart, it does help to translate your emotions on paper.
Andrea, we are crushed to hear of the loss of your dear sweet pup. Cancer is such a terrible disease. Your girl was lucky to have you to take such good care of her every need - both on her good days and bad ones. Sounds like you two had a beautiful bond and she surely will be missed. We can only imagine how lonely it must feel without her. We’re grateful you have found some tips in this video series to help with your journey. You have our most sincere condolences and may you find peace with all the wonderful memories you both shared. 💔
Thank you. I lost my beloved dog, Hawk, two weeks ago, and I'm absolutely devastated. I'm working through these videos for help. Thank you so much for producing and posting these.
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Hawk. Please accept our condolences. And thank you very much for your kind words.
Not sure if this is something you'd be interested in or not...but we have created a Guide To Surviving Dog Loss - a 6-part email series that includes ebooks, videos and grief support to assist in your journey. The collection is completely free and it will gently guide you through this grief.
Here is the link to sign up: offer.wehearthounds.com/dog-loss
You're welcome to give it a try to see what it's all about, if you'd like. Again, there's nothing to purchase to access the guide, we just want to give back to our dog loving community - and would be honored if what we created helps you in your journey of healing. Hugs.
Your videos are helping a lot. I've just lost 3 days ago, my sweet dog of 14 years old of age...I listened to you this morning, while going on "our" walk , coping.
I am very much okay with mourning my darling best friend. She was my world.
Thank you kindly for reaching out, it means the world to us that you are finding this series helpful. We're so so very sorry to hear of your loss. 💔
Please accept our warmest condolences...and not sure if this is something you'd be interested in or not...but if you're feeling up to it, we recently created a Guide To Surviving Dog Loss - a 6-part email series that includes ebooks, videos and grief support to assist in your journey. The collection is completely free and it will gently guide you through grief.
Here is the link to sign up: offer.wehearthounds.com/dog-loss
You're welcome to give it a try to see what it's all about, if you'd like. Again, there's nothing to purchase to access the guide, we just want to give back to our dog loving community - and would be honored if what we created helps you in your journey of healing. Hugs.
Learning Portuguese, how are you doing now, 8 months later? I just lost my 14year old dachshund a week ago and I’m traumatized. Is there hope?
@@sharon3958 I lost my beloved boy 3 weeks ago. I have to believe it gets better if we keep trying to move forward. I wish you the best and hope that you work this..
I just had to put my 15 yr puppy to sleep on June 12th. I am experiencing great loss.
Oh our hearts are breaking for you. Having a dog for so many years is such a blessing, but at the same time so incredibly difficult because time with them is never long enough. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. May you find comfort in all the precious memories you have together. 💔
@@HoundHuggerDIY thank you for your kind reply. Blessings
Sorry..it.hurts.❤
It's been 3 days since my Zeke mini Schnauzer has passed I feel alone empty and pointless without him trying to be strong but the pain is overwhelming and almost unbearable 💔 😢 😞
Oh we are truly sorry to hear the sad news about Zeke. It’s devastating to lose a pup - especially a dog that holds such a dear place in your heart. You have our most sincere condolences for your loss. If you're interested, we created a 6-part email series with all kinds of resources on grief support that's totally free: houndhuggerdiy.com/dog-loss/ Our hearts are with you. 💔
Thank you
My 3 lil yorkies all died a month ago. I miss them so very much
Oh my goodness, no! We are so very sorry for your loss. It’s heartbreaking to lose a pup - so I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to lose 3 at once. That's just so sad. It's good that you're finding resources to help (like this video series) and I hope you continue to surround yourself with people and places who care. If you're interested, we have a 6-part email series with all kinds of resources on grief support that's totally free: houndhuggerdiy.com/dog-loss/ Our hearts are with you during this very difficult time. 😥
Thank you ladies for this special series. We had to send our sweet 13 year old Nanuk aka Nookie over the Rainbow Bridge 2 weeks ago today. We miss him so much and he was truly my best friend and a part of so many important moments and transitions in my life. I’m so thankful I came across these videos and I’m so grateful for you ladies helping me to feel validated during my grief. Thank you!💜
Oh, Willow, we are terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Nanuk. It's truly sad to know your beloved boy is no longer with you. Our hearts are hurting for you and your family. We are grateful to know our video/s on dog loss have helped in some small way. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and we send warm hugs of hope and healing your way. 💔
@@HoundHuggerDIY Thank you! I’m so sorry about all of the sweet babies you’ve lost as well!💜
I've cried more for my dogs than my family.😢
Oh yes, for sure....losing a furbaby is never easy and often a harder thing to endure than losing a family member or close friend. It’s devastating to lose a pup - especially a dog that holds such a dear place in your heart. You have our most sincere condolences for your loss. Our hearts are with you. 💔
Three days later, the pain hides from me then suddenly hits me like a wave. I know there will always be a pocket of sadness in m heart. My soul mate should still be here, filled with love and joy. He will be everywhere I go. As the Queen said - "Grief is the price we pay for love."
How true! Often you'll be doing the most routine things... then out of nowhere the grief hits like a ton of bricks. Must say, however, you (and the Queen) have a wonderful perspective on grief. When we are grateful for all the love and laughter our dogs have given us, we can begin to heal.
A friend once mentioned after the loss of my first dog, that the amount of pain I felt was equal to the amount of love my dog and I shared. This helped me look at the pain in a new way - and see it as a blessing. Not everyone has a deep loving connection like you and your sweet boy have. His soul is forever connected to yours because you two have a bond that can never be broken. May you continue to find comfort in the memories you hold dear. Our hearts are with you. 💔
I lost my best friend foxy 2 years ago. It feels like yesterday. I still cry when I talk about her. I miss her so much. The sadness I have I've never had before. It hurts more than when I lost my mom. I miss u foxy. I will see u again.
Dear Diane, please know how heartbroken we are about your loss. You know it doesn’t matter how much time goes by, we miss them with our whole heart. And that’s ok. It just means we love them fully. There will always be a part of your heart that hurts. But letting go of the sadness doesn't mean you let go of your beloved pup. No matter where you go, Foxy's soul is forever connected to yours because you two have a bond that can never be broken.
The best way to work your way through the grief is to try to focus on the good times you had with her. It's hard, but important if you're going to heal. All Foxy wants is for you to be happy, living life to its fullest... just as you wanted the same for her when she was here. You have our most sincere condolences and may you find peace with all the wonderful memories you both shared. 💔
I know this vid 4 yrs old I lost my dog day ago I really need help struggling I’m 47 never grief for anyone harder in my life. She one in pic. It comes waves. Thank you for the vid.
Oh gosh, our hearts are broken at the sad news. This is a heartwrenching time for sure. Even when we share our lives with them for many years, it's never long enough. All of the feelings you are experiencing are normal.
Take each day one at a time and things will eventually get better. The grief never really ends - but you will get through it. Over the next few days and weeks, try to focus on the good times. It's hard, but important if you're going to heal.
If you're feeling up to it, we created a Guide To Surviving Dog Loss - a 6-part email series that includes ebooks, videos and grief support to assist in your journey. The collection is completely free and it will gently guide you through your grief.
Here is the link: houndhuggerdiy.com/dog-loss/
We are so very sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your family.
Thank you dear hearts 🐾
Seeing her not wanting food or water at the end of her life was crushing and her daughter was around and seen everything, But she also said goodbye before I buried her, The daughter is acting a bit strange and isn't used to her mother not being around
The last moments are heartwrenching for sure. We are very sorry you had to go through such a difficult time together at the end. It's sad to hear about the grief your pup's daughter is experiencing... but she's lucky to have you there to help her through it all.
If you're interested, we created a 6-part email series with all kinds of resources on grief support that's totally free: houndhuggerdiy.com/dog-loss/ and on day 3 you'll get an email with a link to our guide that has tips to help lessen the hurt of the remaining pets at home. May the healing process strengthen your bond and bring you closer together. Hugs. 💔
For me it’s been harder. Definitely
Oh yes, for sure....losing a furbaby is never easy and often a harder thing to endure than losing a family member or close friend. It’s devastating to lose a pup - especially a dog that holds such a dear place in your heart. You have our most sincere condolences for your loss. Our hearts are with you. 💔
Thank you
My dog Molly was my best friend and we did heaps together,and its now been 1.5yrs since she's been gone, and I still cry for her, she had to be pts due to a twisted stomach, so it was really hard, and I just want her back. ❤❤❤❤
It's so very sad to hear of the loss of your beloved Molly. Please know how heartbroken we are to hear that you have lost a little loved one in your life. It doesn’t matter how much time goes by, we still miss them with our whole heart. And that’s ok. Those feelings are normal. It just means we love them fully - they are a part of our soul - they shape our lives and they remain forever with us.
If you find yourself stuck in your grief, sometimes the best thing we can do is flip the script - frame the story in our heads a different way, such as remembering all the good times together - in order to begin the healing process and heal our hearts. It’s not denying what has happened. It’s just changing the way we think about it.
Molly would want you to bring joy back into your life and be whole again. She taught you how to love and be loved. That is something truly special. May the happy memories you shared together help to heal your heart and give you strength on your toughest days.
Its been 3 days and i havent slept in the room we shared and whenever i do come back home from anywhere, my heart cant take walking into this house. It feels so empty. Cairo gave me the best 12 years 7 months of love ill ever have. I miss him so much. 3 days into this and its just unbearable.
Oh, our hearts are broken at the loss of your dear Cairo. Even when we share our lives with them for many years, it's never long enough. All of the feelings you are experiencing are normal. Grief never really ends. It's ok not to be ok, because you never really get over it - but you will get through it.
The only thing you can do is realize that for their entire life they were happy. You gave them that. Sometimes it hurts to remember the past, but those memories are gifts. The years of laughter and love and joy...your pup is always with you. Cairo's soul is forever connected to yours because you two have a bond that can never be broken.
I lost my (GSD) Cayenne, on December 29/22 from a brain tumor. She was 12 years 8 months. It's been three weeks and I still can't believe she's gone. It's never easy. Especially when it's up to you to make the decision to euthanize. It's the most excruciating pain I've ever felt💔. I had her parents her mother died at 8 years old from spleen cancer. Her father died at 11 1/2 from stomach cancer. Six weeks apart from each other in 2016. I still miss them very much, I can't talk about them without crying. I still have her brother, it's not the same without her. But worse thing is that, I'm afraid that history is going to repeat it's self, meaning that I'm going to lose him very close to after losing her just like what happened to their parents. He has DM , he's been dealing with it for a while and managed but it's progressing, now he needs help to walk. There's no cure, I massage his back legs and give him lion's mane they say that it can help repair damaged nerves. But I know it's inevitable and I get choked up just thinking about the day I have to say goodbye. I don't want to let go. My ex knew them from day one when they were 7 weeks old, when I lost the mother and father she was very insensitive and didn't understand the bond we had and would basically tell me to get over it and criticized me and would laugh at me when ever I would talk about them to someone. She kept me from grieving properly. We're not together anymore and she doesn't know what happened to Cayenne or what's happening with her brother. When I lost my father, he had ALS , ironically DM is the equivalent to ALS in dogs. I wept when he died, I loved my father and miss him and think about him everyday but for some reason it's harder for me to heal after losing my dogs.
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."
Will Rogers
I'm hoping I'll see them in Heaven and I can't wait to give them all a BIG HUG.🐾🐾🐾🐾❤
You're so right, it definitely feels harder to lose a pup than a family member or close friend. Maybe it's because dogs lean on us so much for their care and support - we are their world - and they become ours. There's a huge hole in our hearts when they're gone.
It's clear you are giving (and have given) your whole self to loving and caring for your pups over the years. And it's normal to feel sad and scared about what the future may bring for Cayenne's brother. For now, you still have each other, which is a beautiful thing. Each day is another chance to make memories and share the small joys it brings.
It's easier said than done, but try to be gentle with yourself. Your dear sweet Cayenne would not want you to be sad or want you focusing your energy on all the loss you've experienced. Do what you can to flip the script in your head - try as best you can to think good thoughts. This doesn't mean the hurt isn't real, but you are worthy of relief from all the guilt and pain you're feeling. You are strong, brave and capable of achieving anything you put your mind to.
In case you're not familiar with it, you may find our 6-part email series really helpful. It has all kinds of resources on grief support that's totally free: houndhuggerdiy.com/dog-loss
Please know you are in our thoughts and send you warm wishes daily. Hugs.
Patti & Hilary
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Thank you so much for this video. I am completely heartbroken 💔.
You are so dearly welcome. Please know you are in our thoughts and send you strength, comfort and warm wishes daily.
@@HoundHuggerDIY I cannot thank you enough for your kind words. It truly means so much to me. God bless.
My dog just died this past friday night. I live basically on the back porch made it my apartment well he just he made things easier he was my baby and now he's gone I hurt so bad. I can't get away from I can't quit thinking about him. I can't quit seen his face when he took that last breath
I just know I hurt very bad
Oh dear Debra, our hearts are aching for you and the loss of your beloved pup. Your pup sounds so precious and it's clear you had the most amazing connection with one another.
You are bravely facing the first step: acknowledging your grief and giving yourself permission to express it. Continue to find people you can communicate with and open up to about your feelings. The more you are able to express and work through them, the more you will continue to heal, which is what your best furfriend would want for you. Please know you are in our thoughts and we send you strength, comfort and warm wishes daily.
I lost my dog 3 days ago, His sympoms, atl;east the obvios one, startd monday I believe. Discomfort, I monitored him closely alnmost 24 7 & by wednesday it had increased, went to an emergency vet, that broke me, no money left , thursday he was worse, Friday even worse, I was an absolute emotional wreck, My sister borrowed money & came & picked me up & we had him euthenized at 18 & a 1/2 years old. . I was deperate to get him out iof pain & his health deteriorated , he was slwly dying,. - I feel deep inside........ I am responsible why this happened & I literally feel like I killed my dog by not getting him professional help 2 days sooner, i shouldve jumped into drastic action raisning atleasst 500.00 and find out whats up. instead I sat around stressing out trying to help him as upset as I was meanwhile he got worse, I was scared and didnt know what to do, broke & no one around. - Im not just trying to cope with lsing my best freind, I actually feel my stupidity is why he isnt here & I feel like complete total garbage.
Please be gentle with yourself, try to remember that your dog would not want you to beat yourself up. To help work through these powerful emotions it may be helpful to reach out to a professional, here is a link to a document that we created that has a list of free resources for grief support wehearthounds.com/assets/GriefSupportKit.pdf I truly hope that you find this helpful and that you can begin the process of healing.
I feel the same. My Crystal's kidneys were failing and the IV treatments she needed were $500 a day. I hate myself for not being able to afford the lifesaving treatments she needed. She died on April 29th after refusing to eat. I will miss her forever.
I hope you both realize that you did everything you were capable of doing. I too have been beating myself up over things that I missed. But remember that the decisions we make are often made under extreme stress and emotion.. I'm trying to focus on all the years that I gave him complete unconditional love...
@@boeing757pilot yourr tight, its just so tarnised and messed up how in his last 2 days..... I was THAT rude, mean, uncaring, selfish, non patient, irritable & put MY needs ahead of his. He was my rock, my one & only special sacred little child basically. The one IM suppose to protect & spent over 18 years making sure he knows he always comes first. ...Thats how we were & thats how it was ....... and in his last 2 days I made him feel like a nuisance, a problem, unwelcomed, a problem for me & made him feel like hes such a bad dog. In his last 2 days. - Had he died suddenly a few days sooner, rather than what transpired the last 2 days, and he was gone, I could live with that a little easier. - To make a comparison scenario ...... Its like........ life throws a bunch of hurdles at us... and we are so very stressed out to the breaking point over & over & we have a dissagreement with our mom, and then it turns into an arguement & we tell them whata horrible mom they are & we raise our voice at them & act out & tell them several times they were aterrible mom, & act out some more & get physical & smack the bed, and almost act like a different person,someone they dont even know .............. then in 2 days they are dead. - and were left with T6hat! I try to NOT remember the last few days. It just auto plays in my head when it wants to,. Thankfully not as often now. But its that massive heavy mammoth size guilt & regret. The loss I can learn to accept & move forward, the guilt & regret , just gonna take a long long time I think if it ever leaves.
@@97warlock I know what you're saying because I feel the same too. I feel like I euthanized my sweet boy too early. He was starting to deteriorate. I freaked out thinking that he was on the verge of suffering, so I euthanized him to save him from that. Now, I'm not convinced that I had too.. Talk about guilt!! But, I'm working through it by recalling our 11 years of unconditional love towards each other. He knows that I unconditionally love him, and that gives me much comfort
For you, you gave him 18 years of love and priority.. As hard as it is, please focus on that--everything you did right--or you'll forever beat yourself up. And you aren't being fair to yourself because you gave him 18 great years.. The last two days don't negate that, and he knows it. I'm convinced that the ending rarely goes as we want it to. It's a time of stress and high emotional, so we don't act like we wish or feel that we should. It's devastating, and we can't change it. This site here has additional tools that you can sign up to get. Have you check those out?
And when I say he was my baby, I bought him a baby receiving blanket when I got him. He literally would lay on his back and let me roll him up like a taco like you do a baby and just lay there look at me wait for me to pick him up and carry him around like a baby. I hurt I hurt I hurt I hurt dammit I hurt
I lost my dog 2 days ago
Sorry. ❤
I intuitively felt the need to write little letters to our sweet boy
Oh what a sweet idea. So glad you found something that helps during this difficult time. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences for your loss. 💔
@@HoundHuggerDIY thank you so much 💛🌈
Thank you so much for doing this series!! This is the second video I've watched with you ladies & I'm so happy to have found you. With that said, I know Peggy has been working in grief counseling for a very long time & realize these videos are quite old. However, I have to say I have heard Peggy's reference to "pet owner" multiple times now and cringe every time. As a Pet Parent, I find the term "owner" very disturbing. We do not own these beautiful souls, we are blessed to have them as family members for all to brief of a time. If these comments are still read, I hope you will reconsider that terminology going forward.
Thank you so much for reaching out with your suggestion. Words are important and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts about the terminology used in the video. Of course, the term pet owner is used with love - but it's outdated and we'll be careful about how pet parents are referenced in the future. So glad to know you found these videos helpful. That means the world to us. Hugs!
I feel out o f control
We are so sorry for your loss. 💔 To help work through these powerful emotions it may be helpful to reach out to a professional, here is a link to a document that we created that has a list of free resources for grief support wehearthounds.com/assets/GriefSupportKit.pdf I truly hope that you find this helpful and that you can begin the process of healing.
Thanks!
Thank you, it's really humbling to know our videos have helped in some small way. You are in our thoughts and send you strength, comfort and warm wishes daily.
For the first time since losing my Rupert 9mths ago, I see people who actually get what I mean about the impact of pet loss. Thankyou HoundHuggerDIY for bringing together
Remember the song Mr Bojangles? It’s about a man who performed with his dog. After the dog passed away, he stopped dancing and twenty years later, he still grieved. I had a little dog for 18 years and lost her in 2019. Then I lost my two rescue cats in 2021 and 2023. I don’t think that I can ever stop grieving these three beautiful souls who meant so much to me and my family. I will hold them in my heart forever 🐶 🐱 🐱 ❤️. Thank you!
Oh, Elle, that's just heartbreaking. We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your little ones. All of the feelings you are experiencing are normal. Grief never really ends. It's ok not to be ok, because you never really get over it - but you will get through it. The first time someone said that to me, it made me feel better about taking those first steps toward healing. Healing your heart doesn't mean you are over the loss. The loss is a part of you. It's shaped your life forever... just as all of those wonderful moments you had with your furbaby have shaped you into the person you are today.
It doesn’t matter how much time goes by, we still miss them with our whole heart. And that’s ok. It just means we love them fully - they are a part of our soul and they remain forever with us. Please know you are in our thoughts and we send you strength, comfort and warm wishes daily.
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My beloved boy Jax passed away on 11-26-2023 💔 and my heart is broken. Navigating my grief through this Christmas season is numbing. I’m lost and cry constantly
Oh we are so very sorry to hear that your dear boy Jax is no longer with you. The feelings you have are completely normal. The only comfort is knowing that the level of sadness you feel is equal to the amount of love you two shared. And although you will never get over the loss, you can get through it. It just takes time.... be kind with yourself during this difficult time. Sometimes sifting through photos of happy times together is the best place to begin to acknowledge how lucky you were to have each other and work through some of the pain. (Many people never experience the amount of love and closeness you two shared.)
In the hopes this brings some comfort, we created a 6-part email series that includes ebooks, videos and grief support to assist in your journey. The collection is completely free and it will gently guide you through your grief.
houndhuggerdiy.com/dog-loss/
Please know you are in our thoughts and we send warm hugs of healing your way. 💔
Would it be possible to discuss the topic of pet loss grief during the holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, etc. and how to get through it?
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We are so sorry for your loss. Are hearts go out to you.
I lost my baby in February 22 after he got hit by a car. It still hurts everyday. And I can't get past this feeling of guilt and sorrow and emptiness. I've had him since he was 6 weeks. And I feel like I failed him. Please help me move through this. It hurts so bad I don't know how I'll ever be able to move past the grief stage.
Oh, Sara, that's just heartbreaking. We are truly sorry to hear you lost your beloved boy in such a tragic accident. Grief can be overwhelming at times - and can strike when you least expect it - but all of the feelings you are experiencing are normal. You may never get over the grief, but you will get through it.
It's easier said than done, but try to be gentle with yourself. You most certainly did not fail him and your dear sweet boy would not want you to be sad or want you focusing your energy on how things ended. Instead, now might be a good time to start a journal. Perhaps you can start writing stories of all the wonderful times you had together, his adorable little quirks, his favorite snacks - any memory that helps you change the sad story you're focusing on now. It's clear to see his love still lives inside you and you carry him in your heart. That is his heartwarming legacy.
p.s. If you're interested, we created a 6-part email series with all kinds of resources on grief support that's totally free: offer.wehearthounds.com/dog-loss
I am dealing with the same thing. I don't want to live. No one understands. My brother has called me a bitch, yelling at me to get happy already. I don't know happiness without Kai. He was the reason I breathed, I'm surprised I am still breathing. I feel sick all the time. I'm still in shock and refusing to believe he's gone in a way that he won't be back soon. I can't cope with reality.
@@someoneusa How are you Maria? As someone who still goes through the same pain, I understand your pain. I have no one to talk to. Cry when you want to cry. Let it all out. I also lost the will to live. But someday we will be happy again. Until then, let's stay strong. Sending you love from Sri Lanka
Day 1 without my Rocky-I had to euthanize my 15 yr old papillon :( and it hurts so much. He came into my life when he was 4 months old and I was 25 years old, he was my travel buddy, my sweet dog. He met my husband and was an amazing big brother to my 2 1/2 yr old and 7 month old baby. I can't stop crying and I feel like I should be stronger but I miss him so much. I want to keep all of his things, I walk around with his collar in my pocket and I am not ready to get rid of his water/ food bowl and I feel horrible because my daughter keeps asking for him whenever she walks by his things. I don't want to traumatize my daughter, but when will I be ready to put everything away? I miss him dearly. I am doing my best to try to cope with this horrible void. He will be my one and only dog, this pain is unbearable. I will be receiving his ashes soon and I am hoping that by him coming back home might help me just a bit. Will I ever stop crying? - wonderful video, thank you.
Please know how heartbroken we are to hear about your beloved Rocky. It's easier said than done, but try not to beat yourself up for what you're feeling. It is an expression of true love and nothing really makes those last moments easy. No matter how prepared you are, it's the most difficult thing anyone can do.
Yes, there will come a day when you don't feel the need to cry. Just give yourself some grace. Feel all the feels. Crying can actually be very healing and help you process your loss.
Some people do get stuck in their grief. The pain and sorrow become a comfort and they become consumed with sadness. It's as though letting go of the pain means that we're letting go of our best fur friend, which couldn't be farther from the truth.
Think about when our pups are happiest....Remember how Rocky's whole body lit up when you were happy? The twinkle in his eyes, his quick wagging tail, and his tippy toe dances on the floor. All he wanted was for you to smile and enjoy life to its fullest. And he still does.
Our little loved ones wouldn't want us to be miserable forever, so it's important that we move through the pain and get to the other side. In the next few weeks or months, whenever the time is right, give yourself some TLC and try to focus on the good times. It's hard, but important if you're going to heal.
It doesn’t matter how much time goes by, there will always be a part of your heart that hurts. And that’s ok. It just means you loved him fully - he is a part of your soul - he shaped your life and will remain with you forever.
Hopefully the memories that make you grieve now are the ones that will one day make you smile.
@@HoundHuggerDIY Thank you for your kind words. This video truly helped, please keep making them.Blessings.
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Thankyou Hound Huggers. It's 9 months since losing my ❤ dog Rupert. Is it normal to still really miss him?
We are so very sorry for the loss of your heart dog Rupert. Please know that all of the feelings you are experiencing are normal. Grief never really ends. It's ok not to be ok, because you never really get over it - but you will get through it.
Take each day one at a time and things will eventually get better. Try to focus on the good times. It's hard, but important if you're going to heal.
If you're feeling up to it, we created a Guide To Surviving Dog Loss - a 6-part email series that includes ebooks, videos and grief support to assist in your journey. The collection is completely free and it will gently guide you through your grief.
Here is the link: houndhuggerdiy.com/dog-loss/
Hugs to you. ❤️
Lost my sweet boy Magneto 3 days ago. I feel so 💔
We are so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Magneto. Please know you are in our hearts and we send caring hugs your way. 💔
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I too am suffering from this exact pain. Can someone please tell me how long it took you to make up your mind and what you did to make up your mind. It's been a month since she left me. January 1 in nine months. It pains me to wish I could have healed her. I can't imagine that she is no longer with me. How much she hoped that I would heal her. But I was too late. This guilt is bothering me a lot. I remember only the bad things I did to her than the good things I did to her.
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear girl. Unfortunately it is too easy to second guess those last moments and play them over and over in your mind. It is so important to be kind to yourself right now to help with healing. You are a good person with a loving heart and your sweet girl would not want you to be sad.
The time it takes to start healing is different for everyone. Your feelings are perfectly normal - it's only been a month, emotions are raw, and your heart is hurting. When you're ready, the best way to move through the grief... to heal your heart... is to cherish and nurture the happier times and fond memories of your beloved pup. Consider the real ways you loved her and remember all the wonderful times you had together. And focus on how grateful you are to have shared your lives together. (She could have ended up in a much worse situation and you may never have had the chance to love her.)
Moving past the grief is not denying what has happened. It is just changing the way you think about her life and the love you shared. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your sweet girl. May you find comfort in all the precious happy memories you have of her.
@@HoundHuggerDIY Thank you very much for spending your precious time and replying to me. Everything you said means a lot to me. You are doing a valuable service for all of us who are in pain.
You are very welcome. You and your journey of healing mean a lot to us. Hugs,
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Lost my boy Bear Bear 🐻 June 1st and today Lost my girl Daisey mae 10 24 23she was rock shepherd mix and love kids
We are so sorry to hear that you have lost your sweet Bear Bear and Daise Mae. You are in our thoughts and send you strength, comfort and warm wishes daily. Hugs 💔
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I can tell these people understand how hard it is to lose a dog by the way there laughing. Inappropriate.
Thank you for your comment.
Stop interrupting the woman on the far left. She has the most important things to say.
Cut the giggling and laughing, seriously.
Terrible talking about other than the loss and laughing and giggling girls just Terrible.
Had to make the decision to say goodbye to our 14-year old boy, Teddy, two weeks ago. Dementia took him from us months ago, but it took us some time to get our hearts where our heads knew we needed to be for him. He was so tired and was suffering. I knew it was going to be hard, but I was so unprepared for the emptiness I was going to feel after losing my little buddy. He has left such a ginormous void in our family. I know we made the right decision for him, but I don’t think we will ever get over this loss. He was the best, most handsome pup on earth. We miss him so. Thank you for this series, it helps to know we are not alone and that someone understands what our family is going through. Love and grief are so incredibly intertwined. 😢🥹🐾❤️🩹
Oh, yes - when you said "Love and grief are so incredibly intertwined," truer words were never spoken when it comes to losing a beloved pup. A friend once told me that the amount of pain you feel is equivalent to the amount of love you received. And in a way, that kind of helped me to recognize truly how much love our dear pup gave me and how lucky I was to be the recipient of so much unconditional love. Not everybody has that experience with their pets. You do.
Please know we are so very sorry for your loss of dear Teddy. It's clear you were the closest companions and best of friends - and losing him has put a big weight on your heart. You put your dog’s needs for peace above your own needs to hold on. And as painful as that is, it's a true kindness.
In time, do your best to think about all of the wonderful times you had together, and maybe that's something that can help you feel good again. Hugs upon hugs upon hugs to you. 💔
Right there with you 💔
@@vinetamer Sending you all the love. ❤️🩹 Our sweet pups, how lucky are we to have loved and been loved by such magnificent creatures? 🥹♥️✨
Thank you
You are very welcome. Hugs to you.
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