My beloved pets

[shattered dreams]

Thank you so much Claudia,

it just made me fall apart crying, but it is a very lovely poem

Thank you again

 

[Claudia UK]

@afterlifepig, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. (( hugs))

 

[Claudia UK]

Thank you so much Claudia,

it just made me fall apart crying, but it is a very lovely poem

Thank you again

I didn't meant to make you cry again , sorry my dear. x Writing poems was /is a way for me to deal with the loss . It helped me to cope with it. :rolleyes:

 

[shattered dreams]

it wasn't you that made me cry, I just miss them so much, they were my life I have 4 other dogs, but now it's like half my family is gone.
I lived for my dogs, they are my everything, your poem is beautiful.

I just haven't gotten over their passing, I lost them both on the same day, as each were in my arms, and i have a lot of guilt that i hadn't been able to get them their shots. I have since given shots to my other 4 and they have 1 more set in two weeks and they will have all there shots completed.

i'm so thankful that i didn't lose all my dogs, I probably wouldn't be here now

 

[Claudia UK]

Same here , I use to have three and lost already two . One to cancer at the age of 7 and my oldest at the age of 14. I think the hardest part is not to let them go , its how much your world changes afterwards and the emtyness left in your heart. Stay strong my friend. Xx

 

[shattered dreams]

Same here , I use to have three and lost already two . One to cancer at the age of 7 and my oldest at the age of 14. I think the hardest part is not to let them go , its how much your world changes afterwards and the emtyness left in your heart. Stay strong my friend. Xx

I'm trying, it's just so damn hard, they meant the world to me, it saddens me that you've lost two, mine were just barely a year old, they were brothers, I can only imagine your feeling of loss after having them for longer, how you must have felt.

losing them is what guided me to this site, I was going to join them, and found this site it was almost 3 weeks ago, and i'm still struggling everyday.
ever since my kids moved out, my dogs are my life.

 

[Claudia UK]

I know its tough but it will get easier believe me. Focus on the ones you have now as they grieve too . My youngest shepherd was raised by my oldest and she showed him all the ropes. He took it really hard when she passed away and it broke my heart to see him so sad . He was searching for her for days was lethargic and barely ate. It took about two weeks when he finally was back to his old self.
Be assured that it is normal and is acceptable for you to display grief when a companion animal dies, it is also helpful to recognise that other pet owners have experienced similar strong emotions and that you are certainly not alone in this feeling of grief. Do not ever feel embarrassed or ashamed, your pain is very real and your loss heavy. View attachment 3402

 

[drinty]

I'm sorry for your losses. It hurts so so bad when a fur baby dies, I'm sure you loved them so much and gave them a lovely life. Take time to grieve. Thinking of you.

 

[Struggling along]

I'm so sorry for your loss @shattered dreams, Rocky and Scooby look gorgeous! We lost ours, Oscar, not long ago now, it literally tore our hearts, we still miss him now, but we look back and smile, and sometimes laugh, about his traits and realise we were blessed to have had him. Sending you big (((hugs)))

 

[shattered dreams]

I miss you Scooby, I miss you Rocky,

I miss you both more and more as each day passes, The day you died a part of me died with you...

I love you both so much, you will forever be in my heart and my soul and never forgotten, I miss your kisses every morning and you smiling faces every minute you were by my side...

Love Daddy

 

[Claudia UK]

I think that perfectly sums it up. View attachment 3552

 

[shattered dreams]

thank you, Claudia

it's beautiful and so true, I miss them so much, I still cry everyday....
it hurts so bad.

 

[Claudia UK]

thank you, Claudia

it's beautiful and so true, I miss them so much, I still cry everyday....
it hurts so bad.

I know, . Take your time to grief . It will get better , believe me. Perhaps planting a rose bush or a tree in their memory will help you getting through this. I planted a rose bush for my Eva and this year it was the first time that it bloomed. It might sound strange but sometimes when I do the gardening and I have to water it or something I talk to her . Telling her how much I miss her and that that I hope that I see her again when my time comes. The love is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind.

 

[Claudia UK]

Somebody once said: "
Grief, it turns out, is grief, however you cut it and comparing readings for pet grief as opposed to human grief on the griefometer serves little purpose. It’s still the same familiar ache that swells from gullet to gut and fills the entire chest cavity, which only that old cliché time can heal. Worse things have happened to us and far, far worse things are happening to others as I write, but you can’t help what you feel. "

 

[shattered dreams]

I look and talk to them each and everyday, I can't say that it's helping me or hurting me more, my depression has gotten so bad, i'm completely overwhelmed with grief and sadness, and it's not just my pets, it's everything in my life right now, nothing is right, it's becoming more than i can handle,

 

[shattered dreams]

Daddy loves you scooby and rocky, more and more each day...

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

I always try to remember that they still live in my heart and would not want me to suffer at all.

 

[Claudia UK]

My only wish is that I see them all again when my time comes. Wouldn't it be lovely when they all come running to greet you? Until then they are tucked away in my heart where I can keep them alive.

 

[shattered dreams]

Yesterday my wife surprised me with dozens of pictures that i didn't even know we had, they were their baby pics from when we first got them, i cried so hard, but it was awesome to remember them during those happy times .

it has been a year this past August that they passed, and i still haven't gotten over their loss, i'm not sure if i ever will.

i know they wouldn't want me to suffer, i just can't help it though.

Claudia, my wish is the same, thank you all for caring.

 

[Thebodger]

Hi. It has been a few years for each of my two dogs but I still have so many fond memories of each of them. As they were individuals with their own quirks and personalities. And will admit if see photo still do get a bit teary. We now have another rescue which we've had for a few years.. a 100lb imp...Though I wasn't sure at the time .... going to the humane society was hard but am glad I did as would never have her if hadn't. Sending you hugs. So would recommend when youre ready looking for a new dog to give a forever home....they never replace the ones you've lost but give you a new four legged to love....sending you hugs.

thank you for your way of putting things.You have done the right thing by bringing another rescue dog into your loving home,my first rescue dog Rex lived to 19yrs old,his kidneys wouldn't work anymore so I promised Him sorry cant write anymore,my eyes are leaking,73yrs old,the dog sanctuarys in the UK won't let me have a rescue dog because of my age,I asked about could I have an elderly but no.thank you for your words again