I used to go on here after losing my mum two years ago and it helped to talk to others about the pain of that and how to try and live on somehow.
I’ve come back on because I’ve just lost my beloved doggy of 15 years who was and is my entire heart and soul. She has been there for me through everything, my entire adult life, getting a car, buying houses, getting married, and losing my mum, she was there for me through it all. I don’t know how to go on in life without her. She is both my and my husband’s world, our baby. I love my husband too but nothing made me feel more comforted than snuggling my little baby girl doggy. My ultimate comfort and light of my life, it’s the only way I navigated through my mum’s loss because I had her there for me and I know she needed me. My heart and soul is gone and I honestly don’t know how I’m supposed to live and go on without her, I don’t know what life is without her by my side, we adapted our whole life to suit and care for her. I know she lived a good length of time for a basset hound but that knowledge doesn’t help me in my feelings of loss, sadness, and like I don’t know how to live on without her.
So sorry you’ve lost your dog. I do realise how important pets are to many people, especially as you’ve had her for so long. You have your husband to support and help you through this sadness. Hope you feel better in the months to come.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Our beloved 16 year old dog also died 5 days ago and it’s so hard. The grief is so intense when you share your home and your life with them for so long. Our house feels very cold without her. It’s hard to think of our family carrying on and growing up without her by our side.
I hope you can find some joy in looking through photos and videos of her and seeing the wonderful life you gave her
Thank you for your kind words and I’m so sorry to hear about your 16 yr old girl. I have been watching all the videos and photos of my babe and it does give me comfort, but I also just miss her so so much. As you say, after such a long time in your life, they leave so a hole. They are so much more than a ‘pet’ they are family, and the best emotional support and purest, most loving souls. Everything feels so empty now x
I have only just stumbled on your post . I am really sorry to hear about your dog . I know how hard it can be to loss one they are family members . They give us a great deal of comfort. I lost one of my dogs 2 years ago it took me a long time to get over losing her . I have 2 dogs one is 14 and half years old has many health issues. I am not sure how long she has left but I will be devastated when she goes. My other dog is only 14 months old and has kept me going since my husband died 4 months ago
When my first dog died I went through Tidal Wave of grief I had her ashes made to a necklace she was my only lifeline at that time. Her name was Georgia after a grandmother. The innocent affection they give is irreplaceable. I went from a dog to a bird and my husband had a turtle. So it wasn’t a replacement but a New experience. I hope our doggos are playing together in doggo heaven!