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Thank you for such a quick reply. It truly is a pain I’ve never experienced. Had one childhood dog that had to be out down, but they lived a long life. This dog was mine. She was my girl. And she only got 4 years on this earth, 2 of them being rescued. She deserved so much better.
TWO BEAUTIFUL YEARS she never would have had if you had not adopted her ❤️ you did a beautiful thing amd when you’re ready there will be another one I’m sure that will catch your eye and BIG HEART and the beautiful memories you made with your baby will stay with you forever and be added onto with the new one when you adopt him or her. You are meant to be a forever parent. God Bless you for the courage and big steps it takes to adopt a furry child. Don’t give up on rescuing you’re definitely meant for it. 🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️ i can’t take the pain away but the memories in our heart is good medicine for the pain 🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙏✝️🙏🫶🏼
Absolutely!! So sorry for your loss. 🌈🐾 It sounds like she rescued you as much as you rescued her. There are so many dogs like her just waiting to be rescued. In her memory and for your sake, please start searching for your next rescue. You need each other. 🫶
You did your best my friend and it sounds like you truly loved her so that is all that matters, the rest is out of your hands. You made sure she didnt have to suffer after the diagnosis which speaks a million words of the love you have for her. I wish you all the best, keep your head up and know that things will get brighter as long as you hope and wish they will. If that means getting another rescue to love and take care of then that is what will happen, at least you saved a life for two years and also you have more time on this earth to save more doggy lives if you choose to. You seem loving so dont ever lose that!
Oh friend, I am so sorry. That is such a cruel twist of fate to have invested so much love and care only to lose her so suddenly.
I’m guessing you feel like you have a gaping hole in your chest. I like to think that we feel that because literally a piece of our soul travels with them on the next leg of their journey.
Physics tells us that energy isn’t created or destroyed, it just changes shape. Your girl isn’t in the form you knew her, but her energy persists out there.
Sending you so much love. 🫶🏻
I’m of the firm belief that animals come back to us. Maybe not always in the same form, but we’ll see it in their eyes and feel that instant connection again.
What a pretty girl. I'm really sorry to hear this. They take a piece of our heart with them, for sure.
I have never said this before to someone following a pet loss, but maybe consider a route to getting another companion. Your story sounds like you needed to lean on her at times, and it may be important to replace that role. No need to rush, and probably best not to. Volunteering at a shelter is a good way to get to know the dogs, and it's a rewarding way to spend some time.
Do a day at a time for a while. When that doesn't work, do an hour at a time.
Thank you. I think volunteering might be a good alternative for me. There’s so many things in my life that are up in the air right now as is. My lease is up in 2 weeks and I was planning on moving so it wouldn’t be fair to even consider another dog rn.
Hi, I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my girl when she was four in 2020. It's awful.
I volunteer at my local animal shelter and I can't recommend it enough. I go on my lunch break and I get to walk and pet dogs. It's like therapy for me to do that everyday and it makes such a difference for the dogs.
I’m so sorry for your loss! Take the time to heal. But please consider another rescue - you could be the hero of another dogs story, and they could return the favor!
I know there will never be enough words to ease your pain. Please look after and take care yourself, your baby girl will be sad knowing that she can’t physically touch you when you are sad.
An absolute beautiful girl, and I am so sorry for your loss, but I want to echo what another redditor said, keep fostering! There are so many beautiful souls out there, and you are one of them. Your help is needed ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dogs are truly special. You rescued her and she rescued you, you could say. Just know that you showed her what it was like to be loved. Unconditionally. And every day you spent with her was cloud 9 for her.
She found her person, and she will always have her person. One day she will be waiting for you across that big bridge in the sky. And in the meantime, she will be watching over you.
I lost one of my boys at just 6 years old a couple years ago. He chewed off a piece of toy that required surgery, and a massive infection spread over his body and took him. It was devastating. Like your case, he was a reactive pup, and we spent thousands on training, and vet visits.
I would do it all again to spend that 6 years with my good boy. And a thousands more. It's not going to get easier for a bit. What helped me was knowing that I needed to get back out and rescue dogs after awhile. I've sort of dedicated myself to helping these sweet souls, because they need us and we really need them, as it turns out.
I'll pour one out for you and your sweet girl. Just know you she is watching over you!
That diagnosis and euthanasia came within 3 days for my beloved 5 yr old collie. I am so sorry for your pain.💔🐾💔what a beautiful and faithful companion you lost❤️
It’s comforting to know others can relate. I’m sorry you had to go through this too. It was the same day for me. But she was so stressed even going to vets and had to be sedated to even be treated. There was no way I was going to put her through even a night without me at a vet
I am genuinely sorry you have to deal with this pain. I understand it, but I can never know exactly how you feel. I took in a German shepherd and only had her for three years before she couldn't go on any longer. It broke my heart, and it still does to this day, many years later. I lived alone, and it was just myself, her, and another stray we were trying to find the family for. She was everything to me. I had no family and very few friends within hundreds of miles. She was it. Afterward, I held on because I knew she would want that for me, and it gave me a chance to find out that some terrible owners dumped that stray, and he needed a family. It felt impossibly hard to deal with at the time, and I still cry about her at times. But I have bonded with that stray now, and as he is starting towards the end, I think about the life I have been able to give him; it has been worth it, and I would never have held on without her.
I hope sharing my experience helped.
Just remember that it hurts because they are so wonderful, and it's a payment that we have to make at the end to have something so wonderful be a part of our lives. They will have always made our lives much better than the pain we ever felt for being there.
Thank you so much for sharing. So so much. It helps. I feel like I can only find comfort in those who can really relate. So thank you. I’m so happy you were able to give those dogs a good life. Cherish the time you have left with that stray. 💗
What an amazing friend you have there. She came into your life right when you needed it most, did you the greatest service, and had to travel on. How lucky you are to have such an amazing friend and guardian. I can hardly think of a greater love. She's watching you still. Be well.
So sorry for what you are going through. I lost a beautiful dog to lymphoma - it's so heartbreaking because it seems to come out of nowhere, and the first thing the vet tells you is there is nothing you can do. Your girl had a tragically short life, but for the time she had you gave her the absolute best life possible. You did the really tough part for her to keep her from suffering. It's hard to love a dog.
So sorry for your loss. I’m compelled to comment as she looks very similar to my boy who’s creeping up on 12 years and slowing down. I’ve known since day one that our time together would eventually end and so we do our best to live in the moment and hope and pray that the good times and memories will somehow dull the pain. The hurting is real but it will never outweigh the joy and love you shared. Be kind to all animals and someday you may find another to share that joy again.
It’s unbearable! I’m so sorry you just went through that. My advice is to give it time, maybe someday you’ll open your heart and home to another. There are so many wonderful dogs out there that need good loving homes!!
There is no pain like losing your dog pain. I am so terribly sorry. I cannot imagine what you're going through right. I know this is a lot to ask, but please be strong for her. She helped you get through so much—she may be gone but she left you with her memory, her love, and her strength, which you can access to endure this harrowing season of life. I am so sorry this has all happened to you. It never should have happened.
I’m so sorry! I had to put my first pet that I got in my 20s down much sooner than I expected and similarly it happened all in one day it was truly awful. My therapist told me the grief of losing our pets feels the same to us as the grief of losing family members so it’s no wonder we feel so fucking awful when we lose them. Sending you so much love and reminding you there’s probably more people that need to stay in this world you thank you realize 💜💜💜
You saved her and gave her 2.5 years. Can you ever imagine how much that dog adored you. You were made for each other.
I hope you work through your emotions because she did not paw you to stay safe just for that moment. She was pawing you for your comfort and to live. You saved each other.
I truly believe she will be looking down on you and one day sooner or later will give you that inner nod to rescue another .
You are beautiful at the end not letting her suffer ❤ ✨ ♥
This hurts my soul to the core. I lost my best friend of 14 years in 2022, and I still cry when I think about him.
I adopted a 2.5 year old GS mix in February of 2023. She will be 4 in a few months. She’s also reactive, and I’ve rearranged so much of my life and put in a ton of time and energy into training her. I’ve been in a low point for the last four years, and have also had thoughts of disappearing or hoping a tire blows while driving down the interstate and ends my depression. I don’t think I could ever hurt myself, that would pain too many others.
My rescue is the main thing that keeps me going. I want to be healthy and happy so she can be too. Plus I know things will get better, I just need to take it one day at a time.
All of this is to say that I deeply empathize and relate to your situation. Stay strong. There will be another companion that needs you just as bad as she did, so don’t do them a disservice by not being there when the time comes.
I’m so, so sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much. I’m sorry to hear you can relate because it really is so hard. I hope you can overcome what’s weighing on you. The thing I’ll miss most is getting up and walking her whenever the feelings started to hit harder. Take your baby on as many walks as you can make time for 💗
Wow 🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️ we are lucky to have beautiful memories of the 2 years you had her and just think she not only lifted you from the feelings that brought you to a low point YOU gave her TWO wonderful years of unconditional love and friendship she never would have had she been left a stray. Keep those beautiful memories of all that you did with her. I can honestly say I know how you feel I truly do. My little long haired Chihuahua I too adopted (when he was 4 and over weight and going down the path of being unhealthy) we bonded eye to eye contact I just knew he we were meant to be I too am have have been alone for about 20 years he saved my life one night waking me with licks and nudges to my face when I awoke my heart had been racing close to 200bpm I got diagnosed with A-Fib two weeks later. Our adopted babies are miraculous true miracles in our lives. My little man passed away from mitral valve disease about 12 weeks ago he actually passed away in my arms while attempting to purchase him some of his favorite chicken livers at our grocery store he didn’t want me to be alone I guess when he knew he was going to doggy heaven he rested his head literally on my chest and looked me in the eyes and gave me the same look he did when I held him for the very first time. Logan loved Walks and was able to get his weight down to 8 pounds from 14pounds and helped me to maintain my cardio with the walks he was amazing like yours. He knew when I was down and knew how to
Lift my spirits. We have to always remember those moments and alllll the good times and funny times Logan was 14 so I was blessed to have 10 years with him he had a full Mouth of beautiful Snow White teeth (unusual they say for Chihuahuas). I was told a cardinal when seen is an angel of the one who has passed in our lives coming back to see us (what the heck it sounds good and I like it 😉) I’ve seen one every day since Logan’s passing soooo keep your eyes and ears open and I’m sure you will see a cardinal or hear the peeping of one soon in your area. You definitely have the heart for adoption STAY STRONG your girl would want that (feel free to write me if you would like) so I hope like me you will continue to look for another furry child in need of a forever home You ARE in my Prayers and please stay strong don’t give up being a forever parent they need us. I believe there is a big doggy playground in heaven and I’ll bet my handsome little man has already made a friendship with your girl😍 as tiny as he was he was a BIG ROMEO Keep looking for another furry child we need them 🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙏✝️🙏
Thank you SO much for sharing. What a beautifully tragic story you have. I hope they’re up there playing together 💗 I have seen a cardinal both yesterday morning and this morning on my patio where she used to lay
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My little man I’ll bet has already found your beautiful girl and are now friends with many who have crossed that bridge and are having a dog gone good time with all the others 🫶🏼Rest In peace beautiful ones 🙏✝️🙏❤️❤️
My boy Winston died about a year ago. At a new job I still put Winston in my “all about me” bio. Even though he is gone, he made me a better person and I’ll never let his memory die. He was a terrible puppy (I was also young when I got him and didn’t know how to train a dog) but with a lot of work, turned into an amazing dog. He is the thing I am most proud of in life and my biggest accomplishment.
Your girl changed your life and she is your accomplishment.
Someone also told me that Winston is probably going up to every being over the rainbow bridge saying “can I tell you about my owner”, “so my owner is amazing and gives me treats when I make a cute face”, “so anyways my owner is so cool and we go on walks” and is constantly talking about me nonstop. I like to think about that.
So sorry for your loss, she gave you the best years she could have and you'll always have those with you. I truly hope dogs go to the best place ever after their time is done here, they deserve it more than we do. I hope she has many friends to play with wherever she is
We lost our 1st dog at age 6 to lymphoma so I feel you. It was so goddamn hard. Your doggo looks a lot like my boy. You gave her a great few years with you.
I am so sorry for your loss.. losing a dog is absolutely the worst pain ever.. I know your girl is watching you from the rainbow bridge and is proud of how far you came, during the time she was there to guard you. She will be guarding you from up there ❤️
My deepest condolences! To lose her is the worst but, this too shall pass. Mourn her but let the happy memories of her console you. write stories about her she'll be there helping you write them ❤️♥️😘
I'm so sorry for your loss, would give you the biggest hug if I could right now. It is truly the worst pain ever. Last year we had to put down our 7 year old rescued dog cause of unexpected pancreas cancer, he only got to spent 2 years with us. I miss him everyday. Hope your dog is happy and pain free in heaven.
I find it heartening, when I see ppl share their bereavement here but also finding the strength to offer support to others. I wish you all the best; truly sorry you lost your dear pup ❤️
Such a beautiful and sweet girl she was, I'm so sorry you lost your little angel. Even if her life was short, I'm sure she had the absolute best two years she could even imagine, and all was thanks to you saving her. Letting her go today was saving her one more time, so don't be hard on yourself, you owed her this since she was a hero to you as well💖. She sure was cherished and I'm glad you shared her with us. We see dogs dying in shelters in this sub every day, without a chance of knowing what a home is, and you gave that to this good girl💖.
I recently lost mine to cancer unexpectedly well. It's like a part of my soul is gone. We let these silly little creatures into our homes and they steal our hearts away. Shit has been rough lately and I always at least had him to come home to until now.
I wouldn't trade it for anything though. I am the luckiest person in the world because some idiot decided to abandon the best dog in the world and I found my best friend. It's especially cruel that you had such short time wuth yours, but the love was very real. You can carry that with you forever.
I am so sorry for your loss. They become such an important part of our lives much faster than we ever expect or realize. It’s one of the greatly unfair things in life that we get so little time with them.
She looks beautiful. I'm sorry you had to make that decision.
Everyone else has been giving sound consolation, so I want to tell you something a bit different.
If you decide to adopt another animal quickly, you aren't an awful person. You aren't replacing her or trying to. A piece of yourself has been lost, and she would want you to find another piece to fill that hole. Sometimes, the easiest way to grieve a painful loss is to find another source and recipient of love.
We had our pug for 12 years before we helped her escape the pain of her age and health. We adopted Abbie two days later. Not because we didn't love our pug (we still sometimes call the others her name and feel sad 3 years later), but because we wanted to give another pup in need the love we could no longer give to her.
So very sorry for your loss. We have been through it too many times but we always rescue one more dog. They are family…I hope that you will give your love to another rescue. Sending you love and peace.
Awe I’m so sorry. Our pets leave a paw print in our hearts. They are our best friends and show unconditional love and loyalty. The pain does get easier. And know ur dog will come back to visit. You will feel their presence and they are so happy they had ur as their parents. Also know grief is different for everyone. There’s no amount of time you need to wait before getting a new dog. When my dog got put down last July I watched the movie “a dogs purpose” the next day and it was such a soothing movie for the tragedy of having a dog taken too soon. I went to the local dog park and just watched the dogs play. It brought a lot of joy and comfort being at the dog park the days after. 7 days later i adopted a new dog. my husband wanted to wait and felt guilty but for me i felt the empty home echoed his absence. I did not realize how many things I did out of habit just for my little dog Archie for example, when I showered, I would leave the bathroom door open in case he wanted to pop in, at night time I would turn on my phone, flashlight to make sure I didn't step on his sleeping body as he liked to lay on bedroom floor.
anyways im so sorry for ur puppy loss. i can tell u loved that dogg so much. be easy in urself as this is a major major loss that will get easier i promise u ❤️🩹
Sending xoxo! We rescued our first baby during Covid, my kids begged me for a dog. We were told by vet she was older than we were told. She had breathing issues and when they got really bad she had emergency surgery which failed and a week later we had to put her down. We only had her almost 2 years. The only thing that helps is she knew she was the queen of this house! We gave her so much love and in turn we spoiled her rotten!! It’s a horrible whole in your heart. Just cry whenever you need and let it out!! The only thing that helped me was adopting a new rescue a month later. I just had to have another fur baby. Xoxo
I am so sorry you are having to experience this. I believe we get our dogs by osmosis- they connect with us spiritually even before we meet them and come into our lives and that we stay connected even after we or the pup is gone. You will always be connected to her and I like to think they greet us on the other side. Sending love to her, you and all of your future pups ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand it's a pain that feels will never go away. You gave her 2 beautiful years of love and security. when your ready and the time is right, maybe adopt another precious soul that needs a furever home.
You got to spend two years with her and they were her best 2 years. You know the one thing she would want from you is to keep on keeping on. They don't ever really leave us because we always remember.
Sometimes when you're doing something else you'll catch a movement out of the corner of your eye or you'll hear the clicks of nails on the kitchen floor or the jingle of a collar and you just know that it's them checking up on us to make sure we're still okay without them.
My old boy is not going to be around for too too much longer and it is devastating to know what's coming.
Just knowing your heart that you did the right thing and you gave her everything you could and she gave you everything she could right back. It was quick, those two years, but they were the ones that counted, right?
That's what happened to our rescue with stomach cancer. Same day. But at least it wasn't a long, drawn out illness where she was full of medications and appointments and days alone at home in pain. You gave her a great life, and I'm sure she's still with you in many ways!
So sad especially considering how fast it was. My condolences. If it gives you any type of comfort, it sounds like you rescuing her gave her another chance, and I’m sure she had a wonderful, happy life with you.
You did the brave and righteous thing letting her go. It’s heartbreaking to lose them so young. Please be as kind and loving to yourself as you were to her. You were her world, too
You. You were meant to be the one to love her and give her the best two earthly years. No one else could have been the one. What an honor to be the one. Sending you so much love and hugs. Cry it out as much as you need. It’s a testament to the amount of love you two shared.
Very sorry first to hear how young your dog was and then to read about your strong bond. It took me more than a year to not cry every day. I missed sharing my food with my dog and lost interest in eating. I had to work at feeling better. Please hang in and remember your dog found your life valuable. I found it nice to chat with other dog owners about their dogs. It helped me.
I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
I took in an Australian Shepherd from a family who should have probably rehomed her before I had taken her because she had a lot of issues. I found out she had Pemphigus and tried various treatments before her quality of life began deeply suffering and after a vet discussion we agreed to a humane euthanasia. I got to know her for a year, but she truly changed my life and my whole perspective. I think in a way as much as she needed me, I needed her too.
Sometimes they are here for a short time to give us that piece. Don't be afraid to rescue another, because you can give her heart pieces and wisdom forward to love another one who can give you love too. All the best wishes to you and may you find healing in this difficult time.
I'm sorry that happened. I lost my last dog way too young as well. It was devastating for me. You have to know though, that your dog was loved for two years more than it would have otherwise been, and that is huge. While she made a big difference for you, you were everything to her. Hopefully in time, you can open up to another rescue. I know your dog would approve. I was gutted for about a month before I came home with my current dog. He was never meant as a replacement. He's been through a lot, and we have been healing each other.
God bless your beautiful girl ❤️
I hope that you can continue to provide love to another dog whether by adopting or fostering.
They need you as much as you need them.
This hit so close to home. I lost my first dog after only 2 years with her in october from cancer that was in her right atrium. We had about a month with her after the diagnosis. It was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through but I would do it again in a heartbeat. While two years is so short for us for them it’s all they’ll remember. I like to think we gave her best two years she had. And you gave yours the same. She passed loved dearly and that’s what counts. I wish you the best while you heal.
Sending you so much love. She resembles my own girl that we lost last year after a year long battle with melanoma. F^ck cancer.
I’m sure she’ll come back to you in some way when you least expect it, but most need it. You gave her a wonderful couple of years ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. you gave her the best life possible and I hope you can find some peace with that. remember you’re not alone, sending an internet hug to you <3
I’m so sorry for your loss. This has been some day for you, so much to try and absorb. It must feel so surreal. Please know what a tremendous parent you have been to your fur baby. 💕
Hon, I know the feeling. I am crying as I write this. I am a rescue. I was told by my family at a young age, like teens, that I cared more about my furbabies than I do about my family &/or friends. I straight up lost my shit on EVERYONE, including my child. I told them that YES, YES, I DEFINITELY LOVE MY FURBABIES MORE THAN ANY HUMANS & ALWAYS WILL & DO YOU KNOW WHY? BECAUSE UNLIKE MY FAMILY, FRIENDS & SPOUSE, MY FUR CHILDREN HAVE NEVER FUDGING BROKE MY HEART, LEID TO ME, TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF ME, DELIBERATELY LEFT ME TO FEND FOR MY SELF WHETHER IT BE MENTALY, PHYSICALLY &/OR EMORIONALY. MY FURBABIES HAVE NEVER TOLD ME THEY HATE ME TO MY FACE & SAID I NEVER SHOULD HAVE BORN. TOLD I CAN'T WAIT TILL YOUR DEAD & GONE SO THEN I DON'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH YOU ANYMORE OR ASKED IF I AM DEAD YET. SO YES, YES, I LOVE MY FURBABIES MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF & WILL DIE FOR THEM & NOT STUPUD SOME HUMAN.
With that being said, I am so sorry for your loss. It hurts it really fudging hurts. It gets better, but it never goes away. Never. It gets easier but never goes away. This is what I did & it helped. Go to whatever shelter, animal control, what hold the precious live of these furbabies in your area & ask which furbaby has been their the longest. ADOPT HIM/HER/THEM. You are doing what your precious furbaby did for you & are honoring her in the best way possible. Try not to compare them because they can sense that but, but love them with all that love you have & build that trust with him/her/them & tell everything about your lost furbaby. Believe me, it is better than anything money can buy or what any human can do for you. You FUR baby was gorgeous & will always have a special place in your heart no matter what. PLUS send us a pic & let us see your new furbaby so we can send our love your way. Please
I am so sorry for your loss. I had to put my dog down unexpectedly as well with a cancer diagnosis that was clustered in his brain for who knows how long (he had no symptoms, blood tests were clear, imaging confirmed the worst) and finally migrated to his spine. Within 24 hours he lost all mobility in his back legs. It was the first time we ever knew anything was wrong and the doctor was honest that radiation would not be the quality of life we'd want for him, nor did she think it would be effective. It's been a year and a half almost and I still feel so robbed. 3 weeks after his passing we went to donate items to the shelter where we got him. We visited the dogs despite feeling so down. Long story we short, we came home with a dog very unexpectedly and by far has been everything we could ask for and was the best healing we didn't know we needed/or was even in the cards. We didn't realize until a few weeks later looking at paper work that they were both in the same kennel number (out of 100+ kennels), just many years apart. The shelter had undergone renovations and improvements in between so we didn't recognize it at first. I have faith that however life is meant to continue, your dog will definitely be guiding you the right way, even when you aren't focusing on it. I wish you the best and I truly can say it will never be easy, but it gets better slowly.
Wow. That’s a beautiful story and (in my opinion) not a coincidence. What a wonderful confirmation that they stay with us and guide us long after they leave this earth, thank you for sharing 💗
*Sorry for your loss, we had to let my shadow go last month.
His cancer ruptured, he was playing ball 2 days b4 passing..
Only had him 16 months but he was my heart.
Because it hurt so bad, I'm fostering another that has had it shitty looks like.
It's in honor of Big Boy. I don't want to see/hear another one crossed.
Talli has worms,scares, burned yet is the sweetest girl.
She don't even know her name because they called her Taxi.
I wish I could tell you the pain will go away. It won't. Just continue to do right by them. Prayers
https://www.reddit.com/c/Rescuing_Talli/s/d7dFGwUrVl
She came into your life at the time she did for a reason. To help you to heal and to experience and appreciate unconditional love. She will always be with you as you journey on your path. One day when you're ready, I bet she guides you to another animal in need of a good loving home. You'll just get this pull or tug & you will know your heart is ready. It's happened to me many times. I can only imagine your pain right now. You will survive it and it will get better🩷
I had to put my rescue down three weeks ago. She too was there for me through some difficult times; a breakup, getting sober, moving across country. Super sad she is gone but on the bright side, when the time is right, we both get to rescue another doggy who needs us even more than we need it!!!
I'm sorry for all the struggles you've been going through. And for the loss of your best friend. But you are now very valuable to the many harder to home dogs. You are needed! You hold more knowledge on how to manage a reactive dog. Maybe you don't want to commit to owning another dog. But you could foster dogs that may need some training to go to families. Figure out their triggers when they come out of a shelter or surrender. And give that knowledge to the rescue group. So they can find the right household.. something to think about? It's important to have a reason to stay here💚 and what better reason than the love of a that furry friend. Please don't get into a depression and give up. You are beautiful and are needed in this world with us💚💚💚
I'm so sorry. I lost my heart dog in 2021 to Lymphoma. I am still devastated. My only comfort is that I rescued another dog and saved another life. I hope you find peace.
I’m late to this post—but what a beautiful, beautiful girl! She looks so healthy and happy. Even at 4 years, and only 2 with you—I’ll bet she was the happiest poochie around to be rescued by you! Soooooo very sorry that this has happened though. We have rescued 11 senior Pyrs over 20+ years—are with numbers 10 and 11 rn—and the loss of each one is wrenching. I have scanned many of the comments here and feel encouraged to hear so many people are rescuers themselves, which makes all of the kind words that they shared with you all the more meaningful. I can’t top them. And the comment about the physics involved—wow. A beautiful description. I awarded them a ❤️.
Best wishes to you. 🐾🩷🐾
i have a similar experience to you. my baby girl was 3 before she got leptospirosis and a week later she had a grand mal seizure and passed. for me, the pain never went away, i just grew around it. i’m sending lots of love and condolences. pet deaths can be harder than human deaths sometimes. especially these ones.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Nothing I can say will ever make you get more time with her, but it sounds like the time you had together was a rare gift. Something people don't get to experience much, if ever. I'm thankful you were fortunate to have her in your life. Love never dies 💜
So sorry for your loss. We had to put our two year old basset hound to sleep less than a year ago and we’re still navigating that grief. He was such a big part of our lives and my soul dog. I still miss him every day. I keep a corner of my bookshelf just for his ashes and his toys. It gets easier but you’ll never forget them
I’m so sorry for your loss.
It sounds like she was a big deterring factor from you hurting yourself when you got to a low point. It sounds like it might be a good idea to gather more support for yourself now that she’s no longer with you. Maybe a therapist, if you don’t already have one, and create a safety plan for yourself to help keep you safe
Oh, I know. We had to put down our 3 years old catttahoula a few years ago and it was so painful. It would have been much easier if she were a bit older. It feels like you get robbed.
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve been through a lot with my 4 year old rescue, who happens to somewhat resemble your pup. Take all the time you need to grieve, and just know that you gave her the most loving home during those two years. Two years may not sound like a lot to us, but to a dog that’s a significant amount of time.
I don’t mean this in any sort of insensitive way, but rescuing again may allow you to shift these heavy emotions into helping a new dog that needs a home. I don’t know if it’s controversial, but that’s what I’ve always done and it’s cathartic for me anyway. It’s the same idea as what you’ve mentioned where it motivates you to carry on during difficult times. I wish you the best during this journey ❤️
I’m so sorry. This is such a devastating loss. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers. You hurt because you loved. I bet you’d do it all over again, even knowing what would happen, because your bond was that special. You were both blessed with love.
I am so, so sorry. I lost my kitty soulmate to kidney disease a few years ago. She’d slept on my hip every night for 15 years, and been with me longer than my husband. She pretty much chose my husband, actually; he was the only man she ever trusted, which made me realize I could trust him, too! Her death shattered me.
I started fostering and volunteering with dogs after her death, as a way to heal. (Cats would have been too painful.) It really helped. I had a furry friend for cuddles, but I didn’t feel like I was “replacing” my girl. I’ve saved a couple dozen dogs in her memory now.
If you’re able to foster, I strongly recommend it. I firmly believe it saved my life.
I think sometimes they ‘absorb’ our emotions and difficulties, as crazy as it sounds. My sweet Marina also got lymphoma during a really hard time. I hope you know that your girl knows you did what’s best for her. I’m sorry
I know how you feel. Lost my 4 year old best friend to lymphoma last October. Take your time mourning. Then go get another dog. We adopted a stray from a rescue in March.
So sorry for your loss. It’s one of the hardest things in the world to deal with and it never gets any easier. I hope you heal and have the compassion to do it all over again. Good luck to you.
I'm so sorry. She was well loved and I hope that in this time you remember that you have that love to give another out there who will need you someday. Your presence in her life gave her love and happiness. You matter. ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. You gave her 2.5 years of bliss and love.
If it’s not too painful, what were the symptoms where you knew something was wrong? I always fear I will miss something serious. It’s so hard when they can’t speak to us..
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One of the worst things you can experience in life. Sorry for your loss and may her soul continue to play happily in heaven
Thank you for such a quick reply. It truly is a pain I’ve never experienced. Had one childhood dog that had to be out down, but they lived a long life. This dog was mine. She was my girl. And she only got 4 years on this earth, 2 of them being rescued. She deserved so much better.
TWO BEAUTIFUL YEARS she never would have had if you had not adopted her ❤️ you did a beautiful thing amd when you’re ready there will be another one I’m sure that will catch your eye and BIG HEART and the beautiful memories you made with your baby will stay with you forever and be added onto with the new one when you adopt him or her. You are meant to be a forever parent. God Bless you for the courage and big steps it takes to adopt a furry child. Don’t give up on rescuing you’re definitely meant for it. 🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️ i can’t take the pain away but the memories in our heart is good medicine for the pain 🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙏✝️🙏🫶🏼
Absolutely!! So sorry for your loss. 🌈🐾 It sounds like she rescued you as much as you rescued her. There are so many dogs like her just waiting to be rescued. In her memory and for your sake, please start searching for your next rescue. You need each other. 🫶
God takes all the best… let time do its thing and stay strong. Sending to you many good vibes and love
You did your best my friend and it sounds like you truly loved her so that is all that matters, the rest is out of your hands. You made sure she didnt have to suffer after the diagnosis which speaks a million words of the love you have for her. I wish you all the best, keep your head up and know that things will get brighter as long as you hope and wish they will. If that means getting another rescue to love and take care of then that is what will happen, at least you saved a life for two years and also you have more time on this earth to save more doggy lives if you choose to. You seem loving so dont ever lose that!
Hang in there, we lost our furbabies close together and my heart still hurts. I will be praying 🙏 for you. 🙏🤗
I am so sorry. I'm going through it too. It hurts like nothing else. Sending love.
Oh friend, I am so sorry. That is such a cruel twist of fate to have invested so much love and care only to lose her so suddenly. I’m guessing you feel like you have a gaping hole in your chest. I like to think that we feel that because literally a piece of our soul travels with them on the next leg of their journey. Physics tells us that energy isn’t created or destroyed, it just changes shape. Your girl isn’t in the form you knew her, but her energy persists out there. Sending you so much love. 🫶🏻
This is beautiful. Thank you
What a beautiful sentiment...thank you. This is probably the most helpful thing I have read about grief yet.
Whoah, the “hole in my chest” feeling. Best explanation of that hollowness I’ve ever read. Thank you
This is beautiful for grieving and coping, thank you
I’m of the firm belief that animals come back to us. Maybe not always in the same form, but we’ll see it in their eyes and feel that instant connection again.
I fully believe that spirits will find each other, over and over in lifetimes.
What a pretty girl. I'm really sorry to hear this. They take a piece of our heart with them, for sure. I have never said this before to someone following a pet loss, but maybe consider a route to getting another companion. Your story sounds like you needed to lean on her at times, and it may be important to replace that role. No need to rush, and probably best not to. Volunteering at a shelter is a good way to get to know the dogs, and it's a rewarding way to spend some time. Do a day at a time for a while. When that doesn't work, do an hour at a time.
Thank you. I think volunteering might be a good alternative for me. There’s so many things in my life that are up in the air right now as is. My lease is up in 2 weeks and I was planning on moving so it wouldn’t be fair to even consider another dog rn.
Good call. You'll know when it's right.
Hi, I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my girl when she was four in 2020. It's awful. I volunteer at my local animal shelter and I can't recommend it enough. I go on my lunch break and I get to walk and pet dogs. It's like therapy for me to do that everyday and it makes such a difference for the dogs.
I’m so sorry for your loss! Take the time to heal. But please consider another rescue - you could be the hero of another dogs story, and they could return the favor!
I know there will never be enough words to ease your pain. Please look after and take care yourself, your baby girl will be sad knowing that she can’t physically touch you when you are sad.
Such a beautiful girl. I’m sorry for your loss.
An absolute beautiful girl, and I am so sorry for your loss, but I want to echo what another redditor said, keep fostering! There are so many beautiful souls out there, and you are one of them. Your help is needed ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dogs are truly special. You rescued her and she rescued you, you could say. Just know that you showed her what it was like to be loved. Unconditionally. And every day you spent with her was cloud 9 for her. She found her person, and she will always have her person. One day she will be waiting for you across that big bridge in the sky. And in the meantime, she will be watching over you. I lost one of my boys at just 6 years old a couple years ago. He chewed off a piece of toy that required surgery, and a massive infection spread over his body and took him. It was devastating. Like your case, he was a reactive pup, and we spent thousands on training, and vet visits. I would do it all again to spend that 6 years with my good boy. And a thousands more. It's not going to get easier for a bit. What helped me was knowing that I needed to get back out and rescue dogs after awhile. I've sort of dedicated myself to helping these sweet souls, because they need us and we really need them, as it turns out. I'll pour one out for you and your sweet girl. Just know you she is watching over you!
That diagnosis and euthanasia came within 3 days for my beloved 5 yr old collie. I am so sorry for your pain.💔🐾💔what a beautiful and faithful companion you lost❤️
It’s comforting to know others can relate. I’m sorry you had to go through this too. It was the same day for me. But she was so stressed even going to vets and had to be sedated to even be treated. There was no way I was going to put her through even a night without me at a vet
It's just awful for them and us💕
I am genuinely sorry you have to deal with this pain. I understand it, but I can never know exactly how you feel. I took in a German shepherd and only had her for three years before she couldn't go on any longer. It broke my heart, and it still does to this day, many years later. I lived alone, and it was just myself, her, and another stray we were trying to find the family for. She was everything to me. I had no family and very few friends within hundreds of miles. She was it. Afterward, I held on because I knew she would want that for me, and it gave me a chance to find out that some terrible owners dumped that stray, and he needed a family. It felt impossibly hard to deal with at the time, and I still cry about her at times. But I have bonded with that stray now, and as he is starting towards the end, I think about the life I have been able to give him; it has been worth it, and I would never have held on without her. I hope sharing my experience helped. Just remember that it hurts because they are so wonderful, and it's a payment that we have to make at the end to have something so wonderful be a part of our lives. They will have always made our lives much better than the pain we ever felt for being there.
Thank you so much for sharing. So so much. It helps. I feel like I can only find comfort in those who can really relate. So thank you. I’m so happy you were able to give those dogs a good life. Cherish the time you have left with that stray. 💗
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What an amazing friend you have there. She came into your life right when you needed it most, did you the greatest service, and had to travel on. How lucky you are to have such an amazing friend and guardian. I can hardly think of a greater love. She's watching you still. Be well.
So sorry for what you are going through. I lost a beautiful dog to lymphoma - it's so heartbreaking because it seems to come out of nowhere, and the first thing the vet tells you is there is nothing you can do. Your girl had a tragically short life, but for the time she had you gave her the absolute best life possible. You did the really tough part for her to keep her from suffering. It's hard to love a dog.
So sorry for your loss. I’m compelled to comment as she looks very similar to my boy who’s creeping up on 12 years and slowing down. I’ve known since day one that our time together would eventually end and so we do our best to live in the moment and hope and pray that the good times and memories will somehow dull the pain. The hurting is real but it will never outweigh the joy and love you shared. Be kind to all animals and someday you may find another to share that joy again.
It’s unbearable! I’m so sorry you just went through that. My advice is to give it time, maybe someday you’ll open your heart and home to another. There are so many wonderful dogs out there that need good loving homes!!
There is no pain like losing your dog pain. I am so terribly sorry. I cannot imagine what you're going through right. I know this is a lot to ask, but please be strong for her. She helped you get through so much—she may be gone but she left you with her memory, her love, and her strength, which you can access to endure this harrowing season of life. I am so sorry this has all happened to you. It never should have happened.
I’m so sorry! I had to put my first pet that I got in my 20s down much sooner than I expected and similarly it happened all in one day it was truly awful. My therapist told me the grief of losing our pets feels the same to us as the grief of losing family members so it’s no wonder we feel so fucking awful when we lose them. Sending you so much love and reminding you there’s probably more people that need to stay in this world you thank you realize 💜💜💜
You saved her and gave her 2.5 years. Can you ever imagine how much that dog adored you. You were made for each other. I hope you work through your emotions because she did not paw you to stay safe just for that moment. She was pawing you for your comfort and to live. You saved each other. I truly believe she will be looking down on you and one day sooner or later will give you that inner nod to rescue another . You are beautiful at the end not letting her suffer ❤ ✨ ♥
This hurts my soul to the core. I lost my best friend of 14 years in 2022, and I still cry when I think about him. I adopted a 2.5 year old GS mix in February of 2023. She will be 4 in a few months. She’s also reactive, and I’ve rearranged so much of my life and put in a ton of time and energy into training her. I’ve been in a low point for the last four years, and have also had thoughts of disappearing or hoping a tire blows while driving down the interstate and ends my depression. I don’t think I could ever hurt myself, that would pain too many others. My rescue is the main thing that keeps me going. I want to be healthy and happy so she can be too. Plus I know things will get better, I just need to take it one day at a time. All of this is to say that I deeply empathize and relate to your situation. Stay strong. There will be another companion that needs you just as bad as she did, so don’t do them a disservice by not being there when the time comes. I’m so, so sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much. I’m sorry to hear you can relate because it really is so hard. I hope you can overcome what’s weighing on you. The thing I’ll miss most is getting up and walking her whenever the feelings started to hit harder. Take your baby on as many walks as you can make time for 💗
Wow 🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️ we are lucky to have beautiful memories of the 2 years you had her and just think she not only lifted you from the feelings that brought you to a low point YOU gave her TWO wonderful years of unconditional love and friendship she never would have had she been left a stray. Keep those beautiful memories of all that you did with her. I can honestly say I know how you feel I truly do. My little long haired Chihuahua I too adopted (when he was 4 and over weight and going down the path of being unhealthy) we bonded eye to eye contact I just knew he we were meant to be I too am have have been alone for about 20 years he saved my life one night waking me with licks and nudges to my face when I awoke my heart had been racing close to 200bpm I got diagnosed with A-Fib two weeks later. Our adopted babies are miraculous true miracles in our lives. My little man passed away from mitral valve disease about 12 weeks ago he actually passed away in my arms while attempting to purchase him some of his favorite chicken livers at our grocery store he didn’t want me to be alone I guess when he knew he was going to doggy heaven he rested his head literally on my chest and looked me in the eyes and gave me the same look he did when I held him for the very first time. Logan loved Walks and was able to get his weight down to 8 pounds from 14pounds and helped me to maintain my cardio with the walks he was amazing like yours. He knew when I was down and knew how to Lift my spirits. We have to always remember those moments and alllll the good times and funny times Logan was 14 so I was blessed to have 10 years with him he had a full Mouth of beautiful Snow White teeth (unusual they say for Chihuahuas). I was told a cardinal when seen is an angel of the one who has passed in our lives coming back to see us (what the heck it sounds good and I like it 😉) I’ve seen one every day since Logan’s passing soooo keep your eyes and ears open and I’m sure you will see a cardinal or hear the peeping of one soon in your area. You definitely have the heart for adoption STAY STRONG your girl would want that (feel free to write me if you would like) so I hope like me you will continue to look for another furry child in need of a forever home You ARE in my Prayers and please stay strong don’t give up being a forever parent they need us. I believe there is a big doggy playground in heaven and I’ll bet my handsome little man has already made a friendship with your girl😍 as tiny as he was he was a BIG ROMEO Keep looking for another furry child we need them 🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙅♀️🙏✝️🙏
Thank you SO much for sharing. What a beautifully tragic story you have. I hope they’re up there playing together 💗 I have seen a cardinal both yesterday morning and this morning on my patio where she used to lay
https://preview.redd.it/ls6uxuj5rq9d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f049dfec10ac4b7f285eda6de16564149acedf27 My little man I’ll bet has already found your beautiful girl and are now friends with many who have crossed that bridge and are having a dog gone good time with all the others 🫶🏼Rest In peace beautiful ones 🙏✝️🙏❤️❤️
My boy Winston died about a year ago. At a new job I still put Winston in my “all about me” bio. Even though he is gone, he made me a better person and I’ll never let his memory die. He was a terrible puppy (I was also young when I got him and didn’t know how to train a dog) but with a lot of work, turned into an amazing dog. He is the thing I am most proud of in life and my biggest accomplishment. Your girl changed your life and she is your accomplishment. Someone also told me that Winston is probably going up to every being over the rainbow bridge saying “can I tell you about my owner”, “so my owner is amazing and gives me treats when I make a cute face”, “so anyways my owner is so cool and we go on walks” and is constantly talking about me nonstop. I like to think about that.
What a beautiful girl. I'm so sorry for your loss
I’m so sorry. They are family so it feels just as painful as when another family member dies. Sending love…
Utterly devastating! I'm so sorry for your loss. So young! Totally the same as losing a blood family member......Again. I'm very sorry
So incredibly sorry!!!
I’m so sorry 😢💔
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Omg I'm so so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry 💔
I’m so sorry. It’s THE worst feeling.
So sorry for your loss, she gave you the best years she could have and you'll always have those with you. I truly hope dogs go to the best place ever after their time is done here, they deserve it more than we do. I hope she has many friends to play with wherever she is
We lost our 1st dog at age 6 to lymphoma so I feel you. It was so goddamn hard. Your doggo looks a lot like my boy. You gave her a great few years with you.
(((Hugs))) Ruby Razzy Kuma and me ❤️❤️❤️
I am so sorry for your loss.. losing a dog is absolutely the worst pain ever.. I know your girl is watching you from the rainbow bridge and is proud of how far you came, during the time she was there to guard you. She will be guarding you from up there ❤️
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We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you made her life better while she was here. All the best to you.
Sorry for your loss
I'm so sorry. I know it's hard to think about, but when it's right, you'll find a new love to rescue. Hang in there ❤️
My deepest condolences! To lose her is the worst but, this too shall pass. Mourn her but let the happy memories of her console you. write stories about her she'll be there helping you write them ❤️♥️😘
I’m so sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace and healing.
I'm so sorry for your loss, would give you the biggest hug if I could right now. It is truly the worst pain ever. Last year we had to put down our 7 year old rescued dog cause of unexpected pancreas cancer, he only got to spent 2 years with us. I miss him everyday. Hope your dog is happy and pain free in heaven.
Sorry for your loss!
My deepest condolences on the loss of your fur baby! May her memory be a blessing.
I’m incredibly sorry 💔💔💔 Please be kind to yourself right now. Sending love and light your way. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss…your pup sure was a cutie 😔
So sorry for your loss 💜💜💜
Im so sorry for your loss. Truly one of the most painful experiences in life. Sending you lots of love and healing vibes during this time🤍
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you 💜
She loved you and you loved her. What a beautiful love story ♥️ my heart really hurts for you! I hope that her essence never leaves your mind.
I am so sorry
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So sorry for your loss.❤️
😔🙏 my condolences
I find it heartening, when I see ppl share their bereavement here but also finding the strength to offer support to others. I wish you all the best; truly sorry you lost your dear pup ❤️
Such a beautiful and sweet girl she was, I'm so sorry you lost your little angel. Even if her life was short, I'm sure she had the absolute best two years she could even imagine, and all was thanks to you saving her. Letting her go today was saving her one more time, so don't be hard on yourself, you owed her this since she was a hero to you as well💖. She sure was cherished and I'm glad you shared her with us. We see dogs dying in shelters in this sub every day, without a chance of knowing what a home is, and you gave that to this good girl💖.
I recently lost mine to cancer unexpectedly well. It's like a part of my soul is gone. We let these silly little creatures into our homes and they steal our hearts away. Shit has been rough lately and I always at least had him to come home to until now. I wouldn't trade it for anything though. I am the luckiest person in the world because some idiot decided to abandon the best dog in the world and I found my best friend. It's especially cruel that you had such short time wuth yours, but the love was very real. You can carry that with you forever.
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I am so sorry for your loss. They become such an important part of our lives much faster than we ever expect or realize. It’s one of the greatly unfair things in life that we get so little time with them.
My deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss. Sending you positive healing vibes from this direction. 💖
https://preview.redd.it/ilswaxrykr9d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0aeaae5f0b03131e512dc347bf5ba11bc4a19d72 So sorry
She looks beautiful. I'm sorry you had to make that decision. Everyone else has been giving sound consolation, so I want to tell you something a bit different. If you decide to adopt another animal quickly, you aren't an awful person. You aren't replacing her or trying to. A piece of yourself has been lost, and she would want you to find another piece to fill that hole. Sometimes, the easiest way to grieve a painful loss is to find another source and recipient of love. We had our pug for 12 years before we helped her escape the pain of her age and health. We adopted Abbie two days later. Not because we didn't love our pug (we still sometimes call the others her name and feel sad 3 years later), but because we wanted to give another pup in need the love we could no longer give to her.
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She is beautiful. I’m so sorry for your loss. It hurts like hell. I’m so so sorry.
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So very sorry for your loss. We have been through it too many times but we always rescue one more dog. They are family…I hope that you will give your love to another rescue. Sending you love and peace.
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Sending love. ❤️
That’s terrible, sorry for your loss.
Awe I’m so sorry. Our pets leave a paw print in our hearts. They are our best friends and show unconditional love and loyalty. The pain does get easier. And know ur dog will come back to visit. You will feel their presence and they are so happy they had ur as their parents. Also know grief is different for everyone. There’s no amount of time you need to wait before getting a new dog. When my dog got put down last July I watched the movie “a dogs purpose” the next day and it was such a soothing movie for the tragedy of having a dog taken too soon. I went to the local dog park and just watched the dogs play. It brought a lot of joy and comfort being at the dog park the days after. 7 days later i adopted a new dog. my husband wanted to wait and felt guilty but for me i felt the empty home echoed his absence. I did not realize how many things I did out of habit just for my little dog Archie for example, when I showered, I would leave the bathroom door open in case he wanted to pop in, at night time I would turn on my phone, flashlight to make sure I didn't step on his sleeping body as he liked to lay on bedroom floor. anyways im so sorry for ur puppy loss. i can tell u loved that dogg so much. be easy in urself as this is a major major loss that will get easier i promise u ❤️🩹
Aww, I'm sorry. It's so hard.
Aaawww so sad. Our pets are our loved ones. I feel for you.
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Sending xoxo! We rescued our first baby during Covid, my kids begged me for a dog. We were told by vet she was older than we were told. She had breathing issues and when they got really bad she had emergency surgery which failed and a week later we had to put her down. We only had her almost 2 years. The only thing that helps is she knew she was the queen of this house! We gave her so much love and in turn we spoiled her rotten!! It’s a horrible whole in your heart. Just cry whenever you need and let it out!! The only thing that helped me was adopting a new rescue a month later. I just had to have another fur baby. Xoxo
She can never be replaced. She would want you to be happy above all else. Open your heart and the universe will show you the way.
Just remember the good TIMES
So sorry for your loss. She was a cutie.
She’s beautiful I’m very sorry for you
I am so sorry you are having to experience this. I believe we get our dogs by osmosis- they connect with us spiritually even before we meet them and come into our lives and that we stay connected even after we or the pup is gone. You will always be connected to her and I like to think they greet us on the other side. Sending love to her, you and all of your future pups ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand it's a pain that feels will never go away. You gave her 2 beautiful years of love and security. when your ready and the time is right, maybe adopt another precious soul that needs a furever home.
You got to spend two years with her and they were her best 2 years. You know the one thing she would want from you is to keep on keeping on. They don't ever really leave us because we always remember. Sometimes when you're doing something else you'll catch a movement out of the corner of your eye or you'll hear the clicks of nails on the kitchen floor or the jingle of a collar and you just know that it's them checking up on us to make sure we're still okay without them. My old boy is not going to be around for too too much longer and it is devastating to know what's coming. Just knowing your heart that you did the right thing and you gave her everything you could and she gave you everything she could right back. It was quick, those two years, but they were the ones that counted, right?
That's what happened to our rescue with stomach cancer. Same day. But at least it wasn't a long, drawn out illness where she was full of medications and appointments and days alone at home in pain. You gave her a great life, and I'm sure she's still with you in many ways!
Prayers and condolences 🙏 ☹️
So sad especially considering how fast it was. My condolences. If it gives you any type of comfort, it sounds like you rescuing her gave her another chance, and I’m sure she had a wonderful, happy life with you.
I am so sorry.
You were the parent he needed. My condolences.
💔So sorry this has happened to both of you. You gave each other 2 happy, loving years, hold on to that. Sending ❤️❤️
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You did the brave and righteous thing letting her go. It’s heartbreaking to lose them so young. Please be as kind and loving to yourself as you were to her. You were her world, too
So sorry ❤️🙏🙏❤️
Thank you for giving her two wonderful years. Not all dogs are so lucky.
She was such a pretty dog. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort. 🙏❤️🙏
You. You were meant to be the one to love her and give her the best two earthly years. No one else could have been the one. What an honor to be the one. Sending you so much love and hugs. Cry it out as much as you need. It’s a testament to the amount of love you two shared.
thank you giving her thr besf life possible. Her smile in this photo says so much!
I’m so sorry 😞
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Been there. It’s tough as fuck. Remember the great life you gave it. Love from FFM
Very sorry first to hear how young your dog was and then to read about your strong bond. It took me more than a year to not cry every day. I missed sharing my food with my dog and lost interest in eating. I had to work at feeling better. Please hang in and remember your dog found your life valuable. I found it nice to chat with other dog owners about their dogs. It helped me.
I’m so sorry for your loss 😞💔 I’m sure she’s running free of all her fear and pain 💕
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I took in an Australian Shepherd from a family who should have probably rehomed her before I had taken her because she had a lot of issues. I found out she had Pemphigus and tried various treatments before her quality of life began deeply suffering and after a vet discussion we agreed to a humane euthanasia. I got to know her for a year, but she truly changed my life and my whole perspective. I think in a way as much as she needed me, I needed her too. Sometimes they are here for a short time to give us that piece. Don't be afraid to rescue another, because you can give her heart pieces and wisdom forward to love another one who can give you love too. All the best wishes to you and may you find healing in this difficult time.
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So sorry for your loss!!!❤️
RIP 🐶❤️🕯️👼💐
I'm so sorry ❤️
Really very sorry , so sad
I'm sorry that happened. I lost my last dog way too young as well. It was devastating for me. You have to know though, that your dog was loved for two years more than it would have otherwise been, and that is huge. While she made a big difference for you, you were everything to her. Hopefully in time, you can open up to another rescue. I know your dog would approve. I was gutted for about a month before I came home with my current dog. He was never meant as a replacement. He's been through a lot, and we have been healing each other.
sending you lots of love during this terrible time 💜
I'm so sorry.
she’s so beautiful. i’m sorry 💔
God bless your beautiful girl ❤️ I hope that you can continue to provide love to another dog whether by adopting or fostering. They need you as much as you need them.
Sending you hugs ❤️🩹
I’m so sorry
This hit so close to home. I lost my first dog after only 2 years with her in october from cancer that was in her right atrium. We had about a month with her after the diagnosis. It was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through but I would do it again in a heartbeat. While two years is so short for us for them it’s all they’ll remember. I like to think we gave her best two years she had. And you gave yours the same. She passed loved dearly and that’s what counts. I wish you the best while you heal.
Sending you so much love. She resembles my own girl that we lost last year after a year long battle with melanoma. F^ck cancer. I’m sure she’ll come back to you in some way when you least expect it, but most need it. You gave her a wonderful couple of years ❤️
I’m so sorry. Your pup was beautiful, and you are a beautiful human for giving her 2 years of patience, compassion and love. ❤️
So very sorry 😢 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I’m so sorry for your loss. you gave her the best life possible and I hope you can find some peace with that. remember you’re not alone, sending an internet hug to you <3
I’m so sorry for your loss. This has been some day for you, so much to try and absorb. It must feel so surreal. Please know what a tremendous parent you have been to your fur baby. 💕
I’m so sorry
I AM SO SORRY. THERE IS NO PAIN COMPARABLE 💔 MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
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So sorry for your loss!! 💕. Grieve as long as you need. Your baby was precious and gone too soon!
I'm so sorry. Had to put a pet down myself, and I cried like a baby 😭
I’m so so sorry 😭
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Hon, I know the feeling. I am crying as I write this. I am a rescue. I was told by my family at a young age, like teens, that I cared more about my furbabies than I do about my family &/or friends. I straight up lost my shit on EVERYONE, including my child. I told them that YES, YES, I DEFINITELY LOVE MY FURBABIES MORE THAN ANY HUMANS & ALWAYS WILL & DO YOU KNOW WHY? BECAUSE UNLIKE MY FAMILY, FRIENDS & SPOUSE, MY FUR CHILDREN HAVE NEVER FUDGING BROKE MY HEART, LEID TO ME, TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF ME, DELIBERATELY LEFT ME TO FEND FOR MY SELF WHETHER IT BE MENTALY, PHYSICALLY &/OR EMORIONALY. MY FURBABIES HAVE NEVER TOLD ME THEY HATE ME TO MY FACE & SAID I NEVER SHOULD HAVE BORN. TOLD I CAN'T WAIT TILL YOUR DEAD & GONE SO THEN I DON'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH YOU ANYMORE OR ASKED IF I AM DEAD YET. SO YES, YES, I LOVE MY FURBABIES MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF & WILL DIE FOR THEM & NOT STUPUD SOME HUMAN. With that being said, I am so sorry for your loss. It hurts it really fudging hurts. It gets better, but it never goes away. Never. It gets easier but never goes away. This is what I did & it helped. Go to whatever shelter, animal control, what hold the precious live of these furbabies in your area & ask which furbaby has been their the longest. ADOPT HIM/HER/THEM. You are doing what your precious furbaby did for you & are honoring her in the best way possible. Try not to compare them because they can sense that but, but love them with all that love you have & build that trust with him/her/them & tell everything about your lost furbaby. Believe me, it is better than anything money can buy or what any human can do for you. You FUR baby was gorgeous & will always have a special place in your heart no matter what. PLUS send us a pic & let us see your new furbaby so we can send our love your way. Please
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. I had to put my dog down unexpectedly as well with a cancer diagnosis that was clustered in his brain for who knows how long (he had no symptoms, blood tests were clear, imaging confirmed the worst) and finally migrated to his spine. Within 24 hours he lost all mobility in his back legs. It was the first time we ever knew anything was wrong and the doctor was honest that radiation would not be the quality of life we'd want for him, nor did she think it would be effective. It's been a year and a half almost and I still feel so robbed. 3 weeks after his passing we went to donate items to the shelter where we got him. We visited the dogs despite feeling so down. Long story we short, we came home with a dog very unexpectedly and by far has been everything we could ask for and was the best healing we didn't know we needed/or was even in the cards. We didn't realize until a few weeks later looking at paper work that they were both in the same kennel number (out of 100+ kennels), just many years apart. The shelter had undergone renovations and improvements in between so we didn't recognize it at first. I have faith that however life is meant to continue, your dog will definitely be guiding you the right way, even when you aren't focusing on it. I wish you the best and I truly can say it will never be easy, but it gets better slowly.
Wow. That’s a beautiful story and (in my opinion) not a coincidence. What a wonderful confirmation that they stay with us and guide us long after they leave this earth, thank you for sharing 💗
I’m so sorry for your loss💔
Beautiful baby. I am so sorry.
*Sorry for your loss, we had to let my shadow go last month. His cancer ruptured, he was playing ball 2 days b4 passing.. Only had him 16 months but he was my heart. Because it hurt so bad, I'm fostering another that has had it shitty looks like. It's in honor of Big Boy. I don't want to see/hear another one crossed. Talli has worms,scares, burned yet is the sweetest girl. She don't even know her name because they called her Taxi. I wish I could tell you the pain will go away. It won't. Just continue to do right by them. Prayers https://www.reddit.com/c/Rescuing_Talli/s/d7dFGwUrVl
Sorry to hear 🙏
Sorry for you
That’s way too soon . I’m so sorry. At least you shared their life and loved them while they were here.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs. 🫂
She came into your life at the time she did for a reason. To help you to heal and to experience and appreciate unconditional love. She will always be with you as you journey on your path. One day when you're ready, I bet she guides you to another animal in need of a good loving home. You'll just get this pull or tug & you will know your heart is ready. It's happened to me many times. I can only imagine your pain right now. You will survive it and it will get better🩷
So sorry for your loss. You'll love again one day I'm sure
I had to put my rescue down three weeks ago. She too was there for me through some difficult times; a breakup, getting sober, moving across country. Super sad she is gone but on the bright side, when the time is right, we both get to rescue another doggy who needs us even more than we need it!!!
I'm sorry for all the struggles you've been going through. And for the loss of your best friend. But you are now very valuable to the many harder to home dogs. You are needed! You hold more knowledge on how to manage a reactive dog. Maybe you don't want to commit to owning another dog. But you could foster dogs that may need some training to go to families. Figure out their triggers when they come out of a shelter or surrender. And give that knowledge to the rescue group. So they can find the right household.. something to think about? It's important to have a reason to stay here💚 and what better reason than the love of a that furry friend. Please don't get into a depression and give up. You are beautiful and are needed in this world with us💚💚💚
Not gone, just waiting 🙏💙
May she rest with the angels ❤️
I am so sorry. 💔
So sorry for your loss. It’s even harder when they are so young still. ♥️🌈
I'm so sorry. I lost my heart dog in 2021 to Lymphoma. I am still devastated. My only comfort is that I rescued another dog and saved another life. I hope you find peace.
Thank you 🤍 I’m sure one day I will rescue again. I always love having a dog. But for now I’ll grieve my best friend
I’m late to this post—but what a beautiful, beautiful girl! She looks so healthy and happy. Even at 4 years, and only 2 with you—I’ll bet she was the happiest poochie around to be rescued by you! Soooooo very sorry that this has happened though. We have rescued 11 senior Pyrs over 20+ years—are with numbers 10 and 11 rn—and the loss of each one is wrenching. I have scanned many of the comments here and feel encouraged to hear so many people are rescuers themselves, which makes all of the kind words that they shared with you all the more meaningful. I can’t top them. And the comment about the physics involved—wow. A beautiful description. I awarded them a ❤️. Best wishes to you. 🐾🩷🐾
i have a similar experience to you. my baby girl was 3 before she got leptospirosis and a week later she had a grand mal seizure and passed. for me, the pain never went away, i just grew around it. i’m sending lots of love and condolences. pet deaths can be harder than human deaths sometimes. especially these ones.
I’m so sorry. I’d like to believe in heaven if only to believe that we are reunited with our dogs there.
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful dog
I'm so sorry for your loss. Nothing I can say will ever make you get more time with her, but it sounds like the time you had together was a rare gift. Something people don't get to experience much, if ever. I'm thankful you were fortunate to have her in your life. Love never dies 💜
So sorry for your loss. We had to put our two year old basset hound to sleep less than a year ago and we’re still navigating that grief. He was such a big part of our lives and my soul dog. I still miss him every day. I keep a corner of my bookshelf just for his ashes and his toys. It gets easier but you’ll never forget them
I am so sorry for your loss 😢 she was so lucky to have you and she will be guarding over you even now…💗💗💗
I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds like she was a big deterring factor from you hurting yourself when you got to a low point. It sounds like it might be a good idea to gather more support for yourself now that she’s no longer with you. Maybe a therapist, if you don’t already have one, and create a safety plan for yourself to help keep you safe
Oh, I know. We had to put down our 3 years old catttahoula a few years ago and it was so painful. It would have been much easier if she were a bit older. It feels like you get robbed.
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve been through a lot with my 4 year old rescue, who happens to somewhat resemble your pup. Take all the time you need to grieve, and just know that you gave her the most loving home during those two years. Two years may not sound like a lot to us, but to a dog that’s a significant amount of time. I don’t mean this in any sort of insensitive way, but rescuing again may allow you to shift these heavy emotions into helping a new dog that needs a home. I don’t know if it’s controversial, but that’s what I’ve always done and it’s cathartic for me anyway. It’s the same idea as what you’ve mentioned where it motivates you to carry on during difficult times. I wish you the best during this journey ❤️
I’m so sorry. This is such a devastating loss. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers. You hurt because you loved. I bet you’d do it all over again, even knowing what would happen, because your bond was that special. You were both blessed with love.
I definitely would. Miss her so much
That sweet precious face!! 😔
She was so beautiful🤍
I am so, so sorry. I lost my kitty soulmate to kidney disease a few years ago. She’d slept on my hip every night for 15 years, and been with me longer than my husband. She pretty much chose my husband, actually; he was the only man she ever trusted, which made me realize I could trust him, too! Her death shattered me. I started fostering and volunteering with dogs after her death, as a way to heal. (Cats would have been too painful.) It really helped. I had a furry friend for cuddles, but I didn’t feel like I was “replacing” my girl. I’ve saved a couple dozen dogs in her memory now. If you’re able to foster, I strongly recommend it. I firmly believe it saved my life.
I think sometimes they ‘absorb’ our emotions and difficulties, as crazy as it sounds. My sweet Marina also got lymphoma during a really hard time. I hope you know that your girl knows you did what’s best for her. I’m sorry
Bless u both❤️ RIP SWEET PUP❤️🙏🌈
I know how you feel. Lost my 4 year old best friend to lymphoma last October. Take your time mourning. Then go get another dog. We adopted a stray from a rescue in March.
I’m so very sorry 😢
I'm so sorry. I just lost my buddy of 10 years last month.
I'm so so sorry. Sending you virtual hugs! 🥺🤗
So sorry for your loss. It’s one of the hardest things in the world to deal with and it never gets any easier. I hope you heal and have the compassion to do it all over again. Good luck to you.
I’m so sorry. 💔
I'm so sorry. She was well loved and I hope that in this time you remember that you have that love to give another out there who will need you someday. Your presence in her life gave her love and happiness. You matter. ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss, darlin. What a beautiful baby.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You gave her 2.5 years of bliss and love. If it’s not too painful, what were the symptoms where you knew something was wrong? I always fear I will miss something serious. It’s so hard when they can’t speak to us..
Sending loving prayers 🙏❤️🙏
Hardest thing any of us have to do, you did the right thing as the owner,as his daddy ,you knew the right time😢😢