I lost my beloved dog Archie in May, and the pain has hit me hard. I cry everyday and it just doesn’t feel any easier. The house feels empty and I feel like no one understands. He was with me through the highs and the lows and it’s just so hard without him. I don’t really know why I’m posting on here, just hoping someone can say they understand what I’m dealing with
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I’m very sorry to hear you’ve lost your friend. 
Animals love us unconditionally, no matter what, and not many humans do. They are also such an integral part of our daily life, so the emptiness is awful. I understand. I haven’t had dogs, but other beloved pets that I have lost. I can only say to take it one day at a time and be kind to yourself. And if anyone tells you it’s silly to mourn a dog, don’t you listen to them, your grief is fully as valid, you loved him and he was family. 
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Sorry for your loss i know exactly what your going through i lost my best friend in 2018. She was a fantastic dog always pleased to see me and never judge me. I planted a rose in her name could you do that for Archie. Also i had a necklace made engraved with her name and date she was born and died on one side and the another says, Dogs leave pawprints on your heart .
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Thank you, Ulma, I appreciate your response and kind words. Losing a pet is so incredibly hard, hope you’re okay too
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Thank you so much for your response and kind words Sorry for your loss too 
that’s it exactly they’re always so pleased to see you and love you no matter what. That’s such a lovely idea to remember them by, I’ve been trying to think of a plant to honour his memory but I love roses so that feels like it makes more sense to do. My sister got me a lovely necklace with his name on but I haven’t even been able to face getting out it the box until today. But it’s one thing nice to feel like he’s always
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I’m got two little chihuahuas now but i never will forget Gypsy i always talk to her when near her rose i like to think that my hubby is looking after her now .
Not a good photo but she was a beautiful dog
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Our pets are part of our family. Losing anyone is so difficult, especially those who give us unconditional love
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My Archie was a chihuahua, they really are the best companions aren’t they! So loyal, cheeky and loving My Archie was the king of the side eye 
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I had to have my beloved cat pts 8 years ago - it was devastating! They say you can’t train a cat but i trained him to sit, stay, beg. Some say it’s just a cat but they’re family and if you don’t think so perhaps you shouldn’t have a pet.
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I lost my lovely cat Ruby 2 weeks ago and my Mum in January, it’s really heartbreaking when you have to say goodbye to a pet, they are part of the family and it’s even worse when you have to decide it’s time to put them to sleep with no one to talk to about it. My Ruby had a brain tumor and was in pain and in the last few days had lost her sight. I’m crying as I write this. Big hug xx
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it’s the unconditional thing that makes my heart bleed like when they look at you when ill asking you why they feel like they do, so heartbreaking 