[fosterdog0608]

My dog is gone. It's literally been just over an hour since he died. He was fine all day today. He didn't have any medical issues. He just suddenly stopped breathing. He was only seven years old. Foster's my baby. We can't have kids, So we have him. I mean, I knew he wasn't gonna live forever, but he was still young and healthy. I've been through a lot in the past few years, and having him has helped me through some pretty rough patches. My husband and I used to joke that Foster is "mommy's therapy dog" because he always knew when my anxiety was getting out of control and could usually make me smile. I don't know what I'm gonna do now. This whole thing seems like a really bad dream. I know everyone is just going to say we can get another dog. We are not going to do that though. Like I said, he was my baby. He wasn't just some animal. He had as much personality as any person. I keep thinking it's gonna turn out to be some big mistake, and he's just gonna come running back in here, happy as ever. I think I'm kind of in shock right now. Sorry if I sound a little off. Anyway, thanks for reading this. I really needed to vent all this.

[Pikku Myy]

So, so sorry to hear Super snuggles your way.

[gloamingone]

That's so sad. :-( The same thing happened to my Otis a few months ago. He was also seven. We still don't know what happened. It's incredibly difficult to lose these innocent, loving family members, especially when it happens suddenly and you have no clue why.

Sending you cyber hugs and gentle dog woos.

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[CANDC]

Sorry fosterdog for your loss.

Maybe you should hold off before adopting another dog. It gives you time to grieve and let go. No other dog will be Foster, but when the pain and grief diminishes there might be room for another dog. Dogs pick up on human needs. Who knows it may be another canine therapist!

[fosterdog0608]

Thanks everyone for your hugs and words of support. I'm doing a little better today. I think the shock of the suddenness of the whole thing is starting to wear off, and I'm a bit more able to actually start grieving. My in-law are having him cremated and put in an engraved box for us. I am very blessed with super supportive friends and family who have been calling and texting all day. I'm just glad people are taking this loss seriously and not just telling me to get over it because Foster was just a dog. To me, he was as much a part of my family as anyone else.
@CANDC. You're right about waiting. My husband and I talked about that today. We both want another dog eventually, but it will be a while before we're ready.

[Yoda]

so sorry for your loss

[kindheartedxo]

I know exactly how you feel. I lost my dog in 2012 . I'm so sorry for your loss !! I can totally relate to you on this !! I felt so lost and all I did was cry for months . What helped me was realizing that I was lucky to be the one to have my amazing dog in my life not just as a pet but as family as my baby and my best friend and no one else had that but me. And always helped me that always remember your baby will always be in your heart forever and you have amazing memories and probably tons of photos that no one can take away from you !! But your baby will always be with you no matter what in your mind thoughts and at heart ! One day you guys will be together and never apart again ! ❤ I know its not easy its really hard to go threw something like this . I still cry over my dog . But it doesn't get easier you just learn to accept it and to deal with it but the good times and when you had each other is what matters and the love the laughs and the smiles and how good you guys were with the dog and how caring and loving you guys were to the dog and gave your baby an amazing long happy life with you and your husband !! cherish that forever and no one can take that away from you !! And no other dog will ever replace your baby and he/she is at peace now and would want you to be happy !! Keep your head up stay strong hun! Xoxoxo

[MyBabyGirl]

Oh my goodness...
I am here today as a new member--urs was the very first thread I've visited.
I lost my dog Sissy LuLu a month ago yesterday and I cannot get myself on track yet so I came here for some help...
PLEASE--know that there are people out there that know and understand your pain!! I have been sobbing all day partly because I miss her and partly because of the hurt from no one understanding. I AM HERE FOR YOU and so are many others! Remember that you have to keep reaching out through the pain--many will turn there head, yes, but there IS that person that will get it and reach out there hand to you. It's so hard, I know. But please keep trying and know it's perfectly fine to cry and grieve!
If you want to talk about it--I'm here. Actually talking with someone who understands would help me so much as well. I get it-I promise you-I get it. My Sissy was my best friend and the loss of her magic has made me less of a person inside.
So if you need it, I'm that person that will reach out and give you a hand up. If not, no worries. But the help you need to cope is out there--just please keep trying and no giving up!

[Sabrina]

I'm sorry for the loss of Foster

[bounceback]

Sorry to hear about the lost of your beloved pet. I am not going to claim to understand how you feel because I don't. I do know how hard it is losing a beloved pet. I lost my beloved cat of 22 years on August 5 and many family dogs over the years. No matter what anyone tells me your loss is real. Pets are a member of the family for a lot of people. I think I cried harder when I lost my cat than when I lost my mom. It isn't because I loved my mom any less, it is because my cat has been with me through everything. She lived with me. Take as long as you want to grieve your dog and in your own time if you wish get another dog. One suggestion I heard is not to get an animal that looks like your other dog. Again so sorry.

[gayleggg]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I've had and lost many beloved dogs in my life. After I lost my dear Lexi ten years ago I said I wasn't going to get another one, but with time my husband and I did find another and rescued her from the shelter. It was the best thing we ever did. Abby now 14 is not anything like Lexington but she has brought many wonderful memories to our lives. As she gets older she is having many health problems which breaks my heart.

I guess I am trying to say let yourself grieve then see where you heart leads you. You have just had a big shock it will take time to heal.

A friend of mine found a support group online that dealt with the loss of a pet. She has never gotten another pet but found great support and understanding in the pet loss website.

You have my deepest sympathy.



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[nightmare26]

Im sorry for your loss.
I just lost a dog last month.

[waggiedog]

. Hello dear Fosterdog and before anything I'd like to say a big warm WELCOM to PC and I'm Also glad that your search for help led you here ~ as indeed it did when I needed help (I still do!).
I'm soooo soooo sad and sorry that you've lost such a much loved member of you family. I take it very seriously when anyone looses their best friend/constant companion and playmate! Let's face it, on the whole they ask for little in return of their undevided loyality. As many people have said, it's very early days yet so best thing is to go with it, painful as it is. Yes, I'm sure you could get submerged in various "things" or whatever BUT it only defers the grief. Talk about your lost one abut the happy times, times which both you and Fosterdog enjoyed so much. One day, when the time is right, a doggie friend will find you. I'm a strong believer in that which another member stated, don't go a look in' for he'll find you! Hugs xx

[Sabra-Jade]

I'm sorry for your loss, Fosterdog. I too lost my dog about three months ago. She was my baby and ever since then I have not been the same. I know exactly how you feel.