coping with the death of my dog

[laur_454]

I just got home from the 24 hour emergency veterinary clinic where my mother, brother, and I had to put down my 13 year old yellow lab, Brandy. I know everyone says this, but she was truly the sweetest, smartest and most adorable dog I've ever known. It was the worst thing that I've ever witnessed and I miss her so much already. I don't know how to cope with this, although I know it's still very fresh in my mind, as it only happened about an hour ago. My sister is away at school and unable to be with us and I feel for her being hours away through this and alone. I don't know what I'm really looking for here. I'm just so upset, I had to write it out somewhere. This happened so quickly and unexpectedly. It feels like she was ripped away from us. She was a lot of pain though, so I try to rationalize it that way. I just pray that she's happy and lively again and watching over us.

[mlc82]

When my little dog died several years ago (I'd had her for 12 years- the oldest dog I'd ever had), it made me feel better in the long run remembering that she'd been one seriously happy dog- taken care of, played with, well fed, and so on. 12-14 years is a pretty long life for a dog, so I figured that would be like me living to 85, and spending every day of it being fed for free, playing almost non stop, and getting my back rubbed day in and out That dog had one nice life while she was here!

I know that probably doesn't help any right now and nothing to be said really could, but it's a nice thing to think about once that initial shock/grief goes away, which it eventually will. Hope you feel better soon

[Old Soul]

oh I'm sorry!!

I know how you feel!!,,,, I'm still missing our "Laddie" , golden lab/ collie mix

there will never be another laddie.... RIP.... and a bow to a great member of the family

[Angela]

That's so hard....I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope Brandy is playing somewhere with Tramp, and I'm sure he's making improper advances towards her.

Thinking of you during this difficult time, Laur.

Angela

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Hey, laur. I am really sorry to hear about your dog. I've been in that situation several times and it does feel crummy. Remember all the good times. My thoughts are with you!

[Lola]

Laur - I'm so sorry. We get so attached to the furriest members of our families.

The *best dog ever*, my sweet 14-year-old Jake, died last September and it seemed like I cried for days. The week after I had to have him put to sleep, I got in my truck one evening to come home from school and the radio came on playing an ad for some sort of pet service - I wasn't really paying any attention - when the voice in the ad said, "Thanks to you, Jake is safe now. Home where he belongs." I had to put the truck back into park and have a cry but later I decided he was sending me an "I'm ok!" message.

Brandy's ok, too, and will always be a part of you.

[laur_454]

Thanks for all of the kind words and support. Unfortunately I had to leave work today because I was pretty much inconsolable. I just found out that Brandy had a condition called GDV which is a fatal stomach condition that is common in large breeds and I just feel so bad for her. I'm writing this from my mom's, where she lived (I moved out after college) and it just doesn't feel the same without her here. I feel worse then I felt when my grandfather died (I was only in third grade). However, all of your kindness and well wishes are helping.