[WikidPissah]

We had to euthanize my 16 yr. old dalmatian this week. I miss Domino so much, I can't stand it. I have balled every day, hubby and I just don't know what to do with ourselves. The big empty spot on the couch is devastating. I have never gone through this kind of loss before. It just hurts so bad.

((((((((WP))))))))))

Oh, it's so hard to lose a beloved pet I'm so sorry. What a lucky puppy to have been loved for 16 years!!

[Fresia]

(((((((WikidPissah))))))))))),
I am SO sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you and of Domino. What wonderful times you have had together and know how much will be missed. Sending you big hugs!!

"A Simple Message From Your Pet and Beloved Friend"
by Ken D. Conover

To have loved and then said farewell is better than to have never loved at all.
For all of the times that you stooped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you. For the care that you gave to me so unselfishly. For all of these things I am grateful and thankful. I ask that you grieve not for the loss but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved and touched each other's lives.
My life was fuller because you were there, not as owner, but as my friend. Today, I am as I was in my youth. The grass is always green, butterflies flit among fthe flowers and the sun shines gently down upon all of God's creatures. I can run, jump and play and do all of the things that I did in my youth. There is no sickness, no aching joints and no regrets and no aging. We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever.
You live in our hearts as we do in yours. Companions such as you are very rare and unique. Don't hold the love that you have within yourself. Give it to another like me and then I will live forever.
For love never really dies, and you are loved and missed as surely as we are.
Your pet in heaven.

[**Angel**]

(((((((WP))))))) I am so sorry for your loss, is difficult loosing a pet that is close to you! Always here for you! ((((WP))))

[racee]

i know this probly doesn't help much but getting out and doing more activities outside the house (preferably ones you wouldn't bring domino along to) might help. i know from people telling me (i used to work at a vet hospital) that sitting around the house it hurts too much. you still feel like your beloved one is in the next room or expect them to appear. With your pet, a lot of it is routine like i have my daily walks at a certain time and "couch time" with mine, where as you try to do some activity during those times.
I know it won't make everything all better , time only heals that.

[WikidPissah]

thanks everyone...just knowing that others understand helps a whole bunch. I think I need to find a pup..I can't stand having an empty lap.

[whenwillitend]

I am so sorry for your loss! Losing a furry family member is so hard. You will know when the time is right to start looking for another furry friend. Of course Domino can never be replaced, but I totally understand how hard it is to suddenly have an empty quiet house.

Hi friend- So sorry about your loss. I went through that a few years ago with my 15 yr.old Rottie. It was really tough after having her for so many yrs. We keep alot of photos of her around and after a while we were able to watch some videos of her. It does get easier with time. You could consider fostering a dog from a local SPCA before you decide on another dog. I also read recently that there are often dogs from military families that need temporary homes. Hugs to you

[siljie]

That's strange. Many, many, years ago we had a dalmation named Domino that we had to eventually put to sleep.

I'm sooo sorry for your loss, it's horrible to lose a pet that you've had for so long... It's just like losing a close family member. Hugs being sent your way.

[BlessedRhiannon]

I said this in one of your other threads, but I'll say it here too. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

I know how much pain you are in...had to put down two dogs in the past year.

Some people go out right away and get another dog, others need a bit of time to grieve. Do what you think is right for you. I know that for me, I could never go without having at least one dog in the home, preferably two.

[WikidPissah]

Originally Posted by BlessedRhiannon

Do what you think is right for you. I know that for me, I could never go without having at least one dog in the home, preferably two.

Thanks... we found a rescue Dalmatian a couple of hours from here, she's only 4 mos, so it sounds good. I feel guilty getting another dog, but I really need to fill the hole. So many have told me I need to wait 6 mos to a year, but she needs a home now, so I am going to meet her tonight.

[whenwillitend]

There is no set time, no certain amount of time you *have* to wait before getting another dog. When my Aussie died two years ago, we adopted another dog the next month. I saw the dog on Petfinder.com, and it felt right, and somehow I felt that I had my Aussie's blessing. We ended up having to take her back because she kept jumping our 6foot privacy fence, but then I knew that I was ready for another dog.

Good luck tonight, I hope you and that puppy "click".

[Queen of Chaos]

Originally Posted by roxiesmom333

Hi friend- So sorry about your loss. I went through that a few years ago with my 15 yr.old Rottie. It was really tough after having her for so many yrs. We keep alot of photos of her around and after a while we were able to watch some videos of her. It does get easier with time. You could consider fostering a dog from a local SPCA before you decide on another dog. I also read recently that there are often dogs from military families that need temporary homes. Hugs to you

In 2001, I lost an 11-month old pug puppy to the worst seizuring disorder our veterinarian says he has ever tried to treat. I still cannot watch the videos we took of her.

Some people say a pet that dies will somehow bring its owner a new companion, a pet to take its place, a pet that needs love and attention as much as the grieving owner needs to love and care for it. I believe that happened with our little puppy.

Time heals. My personal experience has been that in time, and it usually takes quite a long time, the raw grief I feel at first seems to eventually fade and all I remember are memories of the very best times we shared.