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To have my 15 year old jack Russell put to sleep yesterday, felt worse than losing my dad...he was best friend followed me everywhere..its crazy how much a dog can have an affect on your life...couldn't even go in room with him for his last breath due to covid .its killed me handing him over and he was looking at me as if to say,what's happening.. can't get that thought out my head for a minute...anyone else felt this ..
Anybody with any empathy should feel a lot of grief after having a faithful pet for so many years. There are those that can't face going through it again and those that can't wait to replace their doggy pal with a new one. Nothing so strange as folk.
Sorry to hear about your loss, it's normal how you are feeling angryjack, time is a great healer they say and it will take time, don't forget your old jack Russell would not want you to be heart broken for a long time. All loving pet owners go through it.
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Sorry to hear about your loss, it's normal how you are feeling angryjack, time is a great healer they say and it will take time, don't forget your old jack Russell would not want you to be heart broken for a long time. All loving pet owners go through it.
Thanks trample mate...never thought would hit me like this ...making that decision was so hard..don't wish on anyone
Sorry to hear that mate. Awful awful thing to have to go through. part of the family are our dogs. Whoever said they are mans best friend was absolutely spot on. 15 years of unconditional love and many memories to look back on .....RIP
Been there many years ago , our GSD had to be put down and I held her whilst the injection was administrated , never felt such grief so much so I vowed never to have another. But 20 + years on and we've acquired another but my thoughts still linger back and it may seem weird to some but I hope I go before he does as I can't imagine life without him
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Sorry to hear that mate. Awful awful thing to have to go through. part of the family are our dogs. Whoever said they are mans best friend was absolutely spot on. 15 years of unconditional love and many memories to look back on .....RIP
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Im so sorry to hear this sad news AJ.
As Ronald says look back on the good memories, they will get you through mate.
Anybody with any empathy should feel a lot of grief after having a faithful pet for so many years. There are those that can't face going through it again and those that can't wait to replace their doggy pal with a new one. Nothing so strange as folk.
I've gone through it several times with various different pets rats, cats and guinea pigs then there's been 2 dogs I've had to take on their last journey, one that took his last breaths on my lap and my current best friend. I'll will be very much like the OP when his time comes (which I hope will be peacefuly, in his sleep) and the thought of having to euthanise him is already killing me. He's 12 now.
I am very much in the "can't go through it again" camp and when my Albie passes that's my lot.
To the OP, my deepest sympathy, I know exactly how you feel after having to take my first dog to the vet at 16 and having him dragged away from me crying, not being allowed to be there with him, it was horrifying and Albie won't go through that, I'll be with him whatever happens.
Really sorry to hear the AJ. I carried my lab into the vet to have him put to sleep and cried my eyes out I don’t mind admitting. That was over 20 years ago and I’ve never had another dog. I have however now got a cat…who I have to say is the most destructive creature that has ever owned me….but love her to bits. Give it time mate.
AJ, there isn't anything anyone can say that eases the pain you feel, only time will do that, however as been said, take solace that it sounds like he had a fab life with you, with someone who obviously loved him. I've done it a few times and it doesn't get any easier, only the knowledge that time does ease the loss. Bawled each time and proud of it. RiP AJ's Jack
There was an excellent thread on the old site about dealing with the death of a dog.
TNT ( does he post these days) put a poem on just after the death of my dog.
Tried to search it but can’t find it.
A similar reply I have given before regarding the loss of a beloved dog but always poignant. The guy in the video is none other than James Stewart i.e. ex-Brigadier General of United States Air force and twice awarded holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross medal.
So nowt wrong with being upset about the loss of a beloved dog, because if he can be upset anyone can! The memories, years of love and knowledge that the best has been given is never forgotten and comforting.
I think it has all been covered above. Condolences to you AJ. My dog's are getting on now and I am dreading the days. I believe they understand every word we say so we can't even talk about them being old in front of them. They are so much nicer than people.
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Thanks for all the messages..means a lot..everything is reminding me if him at moment...the empty house him not here is the worse..can't get his face out my head as I was ganging over to vet outside knowing I would never see him again and I just can't imagine what he was thinking..its really tough..seriously never felt this bad after loss of a loved one...its they trust you and rely on you so much..and I know I done right thing as he was getting weaker but I still feel guilty doing it..
Thanks for all the messages..means a lot..everything is reminding me if him at moment...the empty house him not here is the worse..can't get his face out my head as I was ganging over to vet outside knowing I would never see him again and I just can't imagine what he was thinking..its really tough..seriously never felt this bad after loss of a loved one...its they trust you and rely on you so much..and I know I done right thing as he was getting weaker but I still feel guilty doing it..
I am atm sitting on the couch watching a film with my boy laying next to me.
I came home this morning after 2 days away at work and he met me as always bouncing around with his bum and tail wagging, I am no1 to him and he absolutely loves me as I do him and I just cannot imagine life without him.
Again I say to you AJ I am so sorry for your loss mate, I cannot offer any real advice as I have never lost a pet before, all I can say from listening and learning is look back and remember every single moment with the times with your boy, I'm sure with time you will look back and smile of the good times you had together.
Last year we had to do the same with our cat. I was not a cat person before we had him but I loved him. 17 years with him and only my wife could be with him at the end - Covid is a biatch for many reasons. Typing this my eyes are quite moist. We've not "replaced" him as neither of us want the same pain again.
It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. - Carl Sagan
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