Why is it so hard to deal with the loss of my dog?

Okay, so I lost my dog a couple of months ago; and let me tell you she was my world. Her name was Emma, and I had her since she was 8 weeks old.

She wasn’t a dog to me, she was my best friend, my baby.

Everynight she would climb up on my bed, and I would give her, her pillow, and tuck her in. I also had to give her a kiss and tell her goodnight or she wouldn’t go to sleep, she would just claw at me until I did.

When I got up in the morning, I would feed her breakfast, and make sure that she got back to bed carefully as I went off to school.

When I got home from school, She would be waiting for me on the living room couch, and I would feed her lunch, then we would watch tv together.

I took her everywhere with me, and my friends loved her to death too. She was apart of everything I did, and noone seen her as a dog, we all seen her as one of us.

Well Emma died, and I cant get over it. This is my first Christmas without her, and it is so hard. I still have one of her babies, Riley; he is my pride and joy, and I love him to death; but I know he will never replace Emma.

We are talking about a dog, who waited a day to have her puppies just so I could be there to help her.

Please tell me some things I can do, not to forget her, but to accept that she is gone, and that I will be with her again someday.

Answer #1

You said it all…she was your baby. I am sorry for your loss.

Answer #2

I have an idea of what you’re going through. I lost my rat terrier to diabetes a few months ago. We rescued her from a drug lab and we fell in love with her. We had her for about three years but she was eight. She was my only true friend when my grandma died, it was like she understood what I was going through. She helped me through a lot. But one thing you have to remember is is that when you buy a dog from a petshop, they sell the happy life that comes with them, but also they sell the tragic loss that later comes. Animals are only animals, but when you get to know them, they can be your best friend. At first when you get a dog, you feel like you’re cheating on your old dog, but as the years go on, you build a special bond with them. I’m so sorry for your loss. The first few years will be very hard, but things will get better. Try and pray on it! You aren’t alone and I hope these words help. Ya gotta be brave and move on. The loss of a dog is just as hard as the loss of a family member. You’ll get through this!

Answer #3

I am so sorry to hear this. Just 2 days ago I lost my cat. She was a part of our family just like your dog. She was pregnant and had birhing issues and past away due to an infection. I feel your sorrow. I found that all you can do is think about positive things that you loved about them the most.

Answer #4

I understand what you’re going through. I’ve only lost a few guinea pigs my whole life and I know how horrible it feels to lose any kind of pet you’re close to. Just remember that you will see Emma again and it sounds like you gave her a great life and most likely she’s in a good and better place right now. Things will be alright. And like you said, nothing will be able to replace her. There’s not much you can do than to just be strong and know that she’s happy wherever she is right now. And I wish you a whole lot of luck and I’m so sorry for your loss.

Answer #5

I lost a beloved German shepherd in my teens. His name was Smokey. I don’t think you ever get over it. It’s been 40 years, and his memory comes up from time to time. The thing about a dog is that they are only gonna live for about a decade. If you want to get an animal that will outlive you, try a parrot. I’ve had four dogs since, and the one we have now is doing fine, 5 years old.

I could go on and on about how dogs were my best friends. You are fortunate to have one of Emma’s puppies. Time will help, but I agree with you, you will always think of her…

Answer #6

I’ve been through a simaliar situation. Omelet was fiften and died of cancer. However I did have his wife and his two poopies. I sold Hasbro, because he reminded me to much of his dad. Omelet has been there since I was a kid, so I couldnt take the thought of him beening there when hes really not. Six months later Duchess, runs away. She was the daughter of Omelet. All I had left was his “mate”, Queen. About a year after Duchesses run away, Queen dies. I had nothing left. I bought another dog and now she is my world. She and the others dont replace her and you will always have the thought of Emma but another dogs helps heal a broken heart. Good luck!

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Answer #7

you can still think about her but right now you have a nother dog that needs taken care of and he is like emma I now he cant replace her but think of riley as emma

Answer #8

It is hard to lose a “heart” dog. All of us who love dogs, have had one of those. Part of healing, is doing just what you did. Writing and telling us about her…Time is the only answer…

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