i lost my dog heidi a norweigian elkhound over a year ago but im still having trouble getting over her death.  every time i look at a picture of her i cry.  i got a new dog but i cant help but miss her, please help me cope with my dogs passing.
sincerely,
megan

This can be very hard....when they say its like losing a family member that couldn't be anymore true.  My "Buster" had to be put to sleep last year in February and not a day goes by that I don't think of him.  He had very severe allergies at the end and we could have kept taking care of each issue but it was to the point where they were coming one right after another....his hind-end, his paw, his eyes.  One day I looked at him and his eye was almost swollen shut and thought, this is it and 2 days later he was put to sleep.  I actually felt better when the vet said that he had been suffering and that yes, she agreed it was "his time"   because I wasn't sure if I was doing the right thing for him.  Whenever I get sad I think of him in doggie heaven and suffering no more pain and I'm just fine with that.  It would have been so selfish of me to not let go just because I didn't want to lose him.  It's not easy but time does heal.

i am very very sorry for your loss  i lost my dog about 3 weeks ago now i had to have her put down she was 11 y collie x lab she all of a sudden started having fits she was my baby i stayed with her at the vets i sat on the floor and had her laying on my lap it was horrible but nice at the same time that i was with her till the end i had her from a pup i was and still am devastated it is horrible what we have to do sometimes i still look at her chair where she used to sleep and think wheres hollie then i remember i have chosen a star for her my 2 year old everynight waves up to the sky at night and waves  and says night night hollie swwet dreams love you i do the same it makes me feel a bit better

Every person feels grief a little differently, and every death triggers a different grief response based on the relationship with the one who passed, the circumstances of the death, and our own experiences with death, grieving, and guilt.

The bottom line, though, is that there is no quick fix for grief.  We all just have to struggle through it however it comes.  For some folks, adopting another animal right away seems to help their healing.  For others (myself included), it is necessary to allow the heart to rest and recover before trying to bond with another needy soul.  Many years ago, I lost all three of my dogs and one of my horses within a six month period.  I completely shut down emotionally.  After losing the first two dogs, I adopted another as a buddy for the one who was still with me.  It was a mistake.  I simply wasn't ready or able to bond with a new animal at that time.  Sarah never got my best loving, even though she was part of my family for 16 yrs.  I gave her a good life, but not the best life that she deserved.

Now I am much more mindful of adopting a new animal too soon after the loss of another. I do, however, always have a houseful of animals.  Not only do they emotionally support each other when one passes on, but they do the same for me.  They are there patiently waiting for my heart to heal, loving me through the pain of loss, keeping me grounded and functioning in their daily care.  They are my grief support group (when necessary). The last time I only had one animal in my household was when I was seven.  I don't believe I will ever allow that situation to occur again.  It would just be too emotionally difficult to lose my only animal companion.

Grief serves an important purpose.  It reminds us of our priorities.  It focuses our attention on the importance of lessons learned.  Most critically, though, it cleanses us of pain.  It's not a quick process, but it is an effective one.  Allow grief to do its job.  Cry when you need to.  That is grief's way of purging the pain.  Dwell in your memories until you have absorbed the lessons they have to teach you.  That is where you will find the value of grief.

If, however, grief overwhelms your ability to function on a daily basis, seek professional counseling to help you through the process.  Grief should not be destructive.

I wish you all a peacful grief,

Tempest

Thank you; for your kind words - Tempest and somanykitties.

I  know  how  hard  it  is  to  lose  a  pet  you  loved  alot,  but  I  think  after  awhile  you  will  start  to  move  on.Dont  forget  he/orshe  will  always  be  in  your  heart.I'm  sure  your  new  dog  will  never  take  the  place  of  your  old  dog, but  dont  give  up  because  I'm  sure  he  knows  how you  feel  and  wants  to  be  there  for  you.
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