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my dog has died

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my faithful 11yr old dog has died - went rapidly down hill within a week of becoming ill and had to be put down.

 

i think he knew he was off as the other night he jumped on the bed and gave us a cuddle, when he hadn't done that since a pup.

 

i feel as though i have an arm missing - the house is empty, i dont want to hoover because there's his little bits of fluffy hair on the floor - its been 3 days and i still cant bring myself to take away his toys or feed bowls away (they are clean).

 

dont know whether to get a new dog quickly or rescue one, or if i am being too hasty.

 

goodnight bertles mcsquirtles

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Oh no how sad and I am so sorry - its awful isn't it and the house will seem so empty for ages. Perhaps its best to give yourself time to grieve for him and then see how you feel. Mine will be 14 in June and is not the greatest on the old legs but still hanging in there. Take care of yourself and remember the good times. The last great thing we can do for our pets is euthanasia as they don't suffer unlike humans.

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Aww, that's so sad. The house must feel so different for you. Give yourself a bit of time to grieve and to allow yourself to get used to seeing his things without feeling torn apart.

 

It's a personal choice as to how quickly you get a new pet and there is no right or wrong answer, and ontop of grieving you shouldn't feel guilty about any choice that you make. Do what feels right and follow your own instinct.

 

I hope you start to smile again soon with all the happy memories and many years you have had together.

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I am sorry - it is said that grief is the price that we pay for loving but it is a price worth paying - remember all the good times and what a great life he had, and what a great character he was. He is absolutely irreplaceable as the individual he was, and you do need some time to cry over losing him and to let go of him. If you want another dog, it will become obvious to you how and when to do this.

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So sorry. We lost ours last month, so can really empathise. take time to grieve. They are a huge part of your life and when they go it feels so strange.

We are hopefully going to get another rescue dog in the summer holiday.

I am so glad we had two dogs, as it means you have to carry on doing the same things, walking, feeding etc, and doesn't seem so odd.

Do something that you couldn't do whilst you had your dog.. We jumped in the car last weekend with our younger dog and had a day out: Something we wouldn't have done in the last months due to Rags not being able to do it with us.

 

Best wishes to you all.

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I'm so sorry for your news.

 

It's devastating I know, we lost our beautiful dog in January.

 

This time we did already have another younger dog but when we lost our previous dog we waited a year. It's a very personal decision though and only you will know when it's right for you to get another.

 

Sending you ((hugs)) to help you cope with now. :(:)

 

LisaP

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I'm so sorry....they are like a member of the family aren't they?

I think everone is different in that some people need to get another dog quickly and others need time to come to terms with the loss.

I swore I wouldn't get another dog when we had to say good bye to Charlie the Lhasa apso [sp?] as I was distraught when we lost her and didn't want to have to go through the pain again but after 3 weeks I couldn't stand the lack of company in the house and went and got the dog we have now. It does get better....you start to be able to think of them and smile remembering the funny little things they did etc instead of just feeling pain.

Do what ever you feel is right and if you can't clear away the dogs things then just leave them until you can. Sending a big hug to you.

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I am so so sorry :cry: I know exactly how you feel, I've been there twice before. It is devastating. Animals are such a big part of our lives and they give love and companionship unconditionally and they ask for little in return.

 

Its something you never forget but the pain will get less as the weeks go by.

 

Its entirely up to you if you want another dog, you obviously love your pets dearly so when you feel ready go for it as a new dog would be lucky to have you.

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Tragic isn't it when they go,especially if you have had them for a long time,

deep sympathy to you :cry: .Personally when I lost my 16 & 17 yr old Border Collies I got 2 rescue dogs almost immediately as I couldn't stand being without a dog, so now we have had Jess for 8 yrs she was 2 and Charlie for the same he was 1 when we got him. They haven't replaced Sam & Toby because they are so different just started another doggy chapter in our lives. It's a personal choice but I would get another one as soon as you can afetr all it's hard work chasing sticks on your own :)

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I'm so sorry to hear about your sad news :(

It is so hard to bear the empty gap left when a pet dies... everything seems to remind you of them...

Sending you all my sympathy, and lots of hugs...

A deeply missed pet is, at least, a pet that had a happy life as a beloved part of the family...

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So sorry and it does hurt I know. We phoned our doglets breeder (Katie our nearly 14 year old boxer died 3 years ago) the day after she had to be put to sleep, we found out daisie would be related to her and was due to be born in 3 days time. I surprised myself and knew it was right not to wait.

 

We never regretted it and daisie is a sweeheart, go with your heart

:)

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thanks all

 

the elderly neighbour has been over - her dog has been sitting at the window and crying for the last two days!!! she took doggie to vet and the vet said nothing was physically wrong - i told her about bert and it seemed to click. both bert and tess "talked" to each other through the gates, and one would let the other one know when someone was around that shouldn't be. they both used to sing to the ice cream van also (wish i had video'd that one)

 

have hoovered this afternoon (downstairs only). i like the idea of a memory box, might do that

 

i'm going to take her dog for a walk later.

 

i cant understand how he went down so quick - last wednesday we were burgled at night - the dog never made a sound, now usually he was alert and bright - he would even let us know when a fox was around at night!!! he slept all night and went to the park in the morning where he had a "turn" i took him to the vet as this was the first time he had done this and was treated for an ear infection. he was staggering (like drunk) across the room since then.and on tues he fell over, vet checked him said nothing wrong with hips, ears, heart but he just fell down there and then and had to be put down because he was unconscious.

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