Dog just got put down. Almost it for me.

[Azzy69]

My father, whom I had lived with for years before he remarried, had his dog got put down about 40 minutes ago (has a massive stroke). I had lived with the dog for 8 years, although It has been a couple of years since I have seen her, I still miss her dearly. This has basically pushed me over the edge. Dumb eh? ALSO, my dog I have at the moment is old and he is getting put down very soon as he is blind, deaf and can't walk. Gee. Two pets in one year. I remember thinking 'if something else bad happens that's it for me".

 

[Lefty]

Losing a pet is hard. Dogs/Pets can be very helpful when dealing with depression and other mental illness. Its even harder when you are close with your pet.

 

[Haku]

I am sorry for your loss, and not many people would see it as a loss because they are just animals to them, but I'd like to think of a pet as part of a family, I see their lives mean just as much as any human, so that is why I say, sorry for your loss, I am glad to know that you truly cared for these dogs

 

[SickSadWorld]

I lost one of my cats this year I lived with for a decade too. It made me lose a part of myself. The way he died was awful. I woke up to him having a seizure and he died on the way to the vet. I could have prevented this. I should have gotten him a check up at his age. He deserved better. So much better. It haunts me. I miss him so much

 

[SuicidalSymphonies]

Lost my best friend a few years ago. Cancer took him from me. He was only 6. It's never easy to lose a furbaby. They are family and are there for our most vulnerable and saddening times.

From an article I've read:

'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life - - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'

 

[Neverod]

There's nothing dumb in that, i feel you, had something similar happen long ago to me. Hope you get better, if you wish to.
It's like, when you are down, life kicks you even further. Dark comedy.

 

[Azzy69]

Thank you everybody for your heart-warming comments. Currently listening to heart of gold by Neil Young, drinking black tea and crying.

 

[SuicidalSymphonies]

Thank you everybody for your heart-warming comments. Currently listening to heart of gold by Neil Young, drinking black tea and crying.

The pain will ease in time but you will never forget the day they ascended. Your pup would be happy in your arms right now.. Remember all of the good things that happened and the things they did that made you laugh. I can't promise the pain goes away, but it becomes easier to cope with. Still cry over my cat coming up 3 years since he died. If you need to talk, I'll be here. I understand. You deserve to relax. x

 

[Deleted member 1465]

Losing a dog can be really tough. People say they are just animals but my little guy was my best friend when I was young. We grew up together and kept each other company. He always knew my moods and how to make me smile. I wasn't there when he was put down and it broke my heart.

 

[Bjsnode28]

I lost my dog about a month ago. She was my best friend for over 10 years. It was pretty sudden too. She started panting heavy and wouldn't stop so I took her to the vet. She was in congestive heart failure and she passed away about an hour after being at the vet. They had her on oxygen but it didn't help

 

[Roger]

My dogs have stopped me killing myself for the last few months.

 

[Soul]

@Azzy69, your sweet dogs are both very loved and have had wonderful lives. Love and happy warm cuddles to them and to you.

 

[Rachel74]

So sorry for your loss.
My dogs are the reason I'm here today

 

[Deleted member 1465]

I miss my sister's dog. He's a sprocker spaniel. He catches birds. You name it grouse pheasant ducks even tries to catch swans! He is also the most cunning intelligent naughty pup I ever met.

 

[Polka]

Were you able to take your Fathers dog? Perhaps you live in a no pet household?

 

[Azzy69]

I miss my sister's dog. He's a sprocker spaniel. He catches birds. You name it grouse pheasant ducks even tries to catch swans! He is also the most cunning intelligent naughty pup I ever met.

the same breed as my eldest dog at the moment!

 

[Deleted member 1465]

the same breed as my eldest dog at the moment!

The sprocker is a real working dog, he sees it as his job to chase birds for four hours a day.

 

[marcusuk63]

not at all dumb , it kills me when i lose a pet and last 3 at the end of last year , german shepherd poisoned , then a couple months later the other german shepherd got stomach cancer and then a couple of months later my boxer kept having seizures and had a stroke , Baby Agnes my frenchie comforting her after an episode , she would recover for a day or two until on her last one she didnt and was just laid all day and i had to take her unresponsive to put to sleep , making me cry now just thinking about it , so no it is far from dumb x

 

[ImSorryEmma]

I'm really sorry about the loss of your first dog (and probably second in the future). My brother had his dog die unexpectedly a few months ago (we managed to adopt his brother who was up for adoption too) but since the dog's brother died hes just sad all the time and it just doesn't feel the same.

 

[LonelyLight]

Very sorry for your loss. It's always so hard to lose a beloved pet

 

[Jean4]

The only reason I am here is because of my cats. They would be PTS if I wasn't here. I can't kill them. They are all I have and the only ones who love me.

 

[TowerUpright]

I'm very sorry for your loss. Everyones loss. Right or wrong, I feel like pets are innocent in this world. Apologies in advance if this sounds creepy, but I just want to hug each and everyone of you who have lost a dear pet. Pets have a very special place in my heart.

 

[Passenger]

Not dumb at all! My dog isn't that old yet but just the thought that he's going to die one day makes me sick.

However I've read a few times that pets tell you when their time has come. If they can't go on anymore they will let you know. I've heard that they act a certain way to tell you that they don't want to suffer anymore.

I believe suffering is worse than death. No animal should suffer before dying but unfortunately the world is not like this.

Cherish your dog and accompany him on the path he has left. When his time has come he will let you know but most of all he will be incredibly thankful for having been with you. I'm 100% sure of that!

 

[Thatdude]

I'm about in the same boat. I had to put down a dog last week, and it has taking a lot out of me. My pets were mostly the only thing keeping me from offing myself since almost every aspect of my life for the past few decades has been horrible.
In fact, in 2013 I vowed that if my life doesn't get better by 2015. Then I would off myself. I figured if there is a higher power, then at worse they would somehow do something. But nothing changed. And the only thing that kept me from doing that is the dogs. But I really really really wish I did anyways. Since I live with my parents it isn't like the dogs would have to go anywhere. And since my drug addict sister and her 2 kids moved in about a month ago. My life has been 10 times worse. In fact, before that happened I had some glimmer of hope. But that completely went away. Even more that she has been caught drinking and doing drugs, and nothing happening even with her being told she would be kicked out for that before she came here.
Like I gotten an ounce of happiness before she came here since I just graduated and my parents and I was talking about getting a farm. But a massive amount of things has changed, and in dealing with a drug addict and her 2 little shits. I don't have the mental or emotional strength to go into the field I was trained in (tech).

Anyways, my point is. You're not alone when it comes to your dying/dead dog being one of the last straws to break you.

 

[Azzy69]

I'm about in the same boat. I had to put down a dog last week, and it has taking a lot out of me. My pets were mostly the only thing keeping me from offing myself since almost every aspect of my life for the past few decades has been horrible.
In fact, in 2013 I vowed that if my life doesn't get better by 2015. Then I would off myself. I figured if there is a higher power, then at worse they would somehow do something. But nothing changed. And the only thing that kept me from doing that is the dogs. But I really really really wish I did anyways. Since I live with my parents it isn't like the dogs would have to go anywhere. And since my drug addict sister and her 2 kids moved in about a month ago. My life has been 10 times worse. In fact, before that happened I had some glimmer of hope. But that completely went away. Even more that she has been caught drinking and doing drugs, and nothing happening even with her being told she would be kicked out for that before she came here.
Like I gotten an ounce of happiness before she came here since I just graduated and my parents and I was talking about getting a farm. But a massive amount of things has changed, and in dealing with a drug addict and her 2 little shits. I don't have the mental or emotional strength to go into the field I was trained in (tech).

Anyways, my point is. You're not alone when it comes to your dying/dead dog being one of the last straws to break you.

I'm truly sorry
sending strength your way

 

[drake4871]

I'm sorry OP I've lost a dog as well and understand how terrible it is to lose your best friend. If anything if there is heaven or whatever, our dogs deserve it and they'll sure as hell go there