What is the best way to get over the loss of a pet?

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This is Lolly he had to be pot down today because of his old age his kidneys and lungs were failing

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That's Lolly'in the picture he was a big softy and was 22 years old

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genericname85 | 8.6K opinions shared on Other topic.

Master

the best way to get over the loss of someone or something that was important to you is by griefing.
i understand emotions in some sense to be like fuel. every emotion is a different fuel. there's anger, joy, sadness and many more. you don't get to determine how many different emotions are put in your tank so to speak. the only way you can get rid of them is by burning them. and you can not let them build up indefinitely, cause your tank volume is limited. you burn them by basically "driving" them. i hope this analogy isn't too crappy.

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Bluemax | 2.7K opinions shared on Other topic.

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Such a beautiful dog! I am sorry for your loss. 😥

Sadly, I believe time is your *only* ally here. Take solace that your dog lived 22 happy years with you! That's a right old age for a dog that size. You kept him healthy and loved for a long time! We should all be so lucky! Your lives were immeasurably better for having known each other. ♥️

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dustybiker | 1.8K opinions shared on Other topic.

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What a beauty. I’m so sorry. ♥️

I’ve been there many times myself. With my last he was 16. I called my friend in panic just bawling. I couldn’t go back in the house when I came home. Nobody was home and it just hit me hard, they had to talk me down from the brutal pain of it. Had lost my mother only five months before, so I was still raw. It’s that emptiness that makes it harder. Keep pictures handy. Those help the most.

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Horse-girl

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Whenever I lose a pet (I've had a few) I'm mopey and sad for a quite a few days, I find it very hard to get over. Then once I feel slightly better I make their grave look beautiful so I can see it and remember them. I paint stones, plant flowers bring flowers to the grave regularly, it helps me feel a bit better. Most of all I never forget them. I hope you are okay and I'm so sorry you lost your fluffy friend.

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jennifer_bloom | 5.6K opinions shared on Other topic.

Master

You could write poems about him dancing in heaven or get a friend to draw a picture of him in heaven, I believe our dog went to heaven cause my dad dreamed about him in another realm existing alongside my grandma and others in my family that died and my dad has repeatedly had predictive dreams. I also believe if somebody dies in a painful way, they will always be rewarded for what they went through.

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sage2021 | 214 opinions shared on Other topic.

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When my kitty 😺 Abby had to be put down Your cried for over a week. I couldn't eat or sleep. I was truly in full blown grief.
I gave Miss Abby a nice funeral. She had a pretty casket and I put a little soft pillow under her head, and put a cozy flannel little blanket over her. That helped somewhat.
I had the pleasure of spending 13 years with her. She passed away from stomach cancer in 1999.

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Flower7 | 1.3K opinions shared on Other topic.

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While all the memories are still fresh in your mind, write down every single thing you remember about the pet. That way, you’ll never forget the small things that could fade from your mind over time. Random habits that the pet did, favorite things of the pet, what made the pet happy, etc.

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exitseven | 4.8K opinions shared on Other topic.

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I try to think about what a good life my pet had and how he knew that he had a nice home and 3 squares a day.

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andreasderjuengere | 3.4K opinions shared on Other topic.

Master

I still remember the loss of dog buddies long way back.
Is there a need to get over it?
It's the way of the world. One way I'm gone as well.
Remember the good times together - that's all we can do.

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Mynameisbobby | 555 opinions shared on Other topic.

Guru

Sorry for your loss 😥 I lost my dog Riley a few years ago and honestly you don't ever get over it you learn to live with it. Riley was my rock. I still miss him 😢 Think of all the good times you had with each other I'm sure you provided your dog with a loving home and that he was grateful to you for that.

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Sour-rose | 357 opinions shared on Other topic.

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Come to terms with it, let them rub up to you one last time, and find them in your dreams so you can say hello.

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whirled_up_girl | 88 opinions shared on Other topic.

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So sorry for your loss, focus on the good memories.

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That's Lolly'in the picture he was a big softy and was 22 years old

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That's Lolly'in the picture he was a big softy and was 22 years old

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WhiteBoyChill | 77 opinions shared on Other topic.

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I’m sorry for your loss. This is almost difficult for me because my dog looked exactly the same.

My advice is just cry it out and give into the emotions because that’s the only way to move past them

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mark000h | 133 opinions shared on Other topic.

Yoda

I'm sorry you lost your cuddly companion. The very best way is to remember all the good times you shared. Someone or something can remain with us in our memories forever. Their physical body is gone, but the good times you shared will always remain.

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888theGreat | 1.8K opinions shared on Other topic.

Guru

You don't. Some people replace them with new dogs , but some people don't. My Chico has been dead for almost 3 years and I miss him and I just can;t get another dog.

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Twalli | 813 opinions shared on Other topic.

Master

For a large dog to live to 22, that's rare. My first two dogs lived for about 11 years, my current dog is about 6 or 7 and probably won't live past 15.

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Brittanyroseee

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You don’t get over it, it just gets easier. But remember all the memories, he had an amazing life and he is grateful for you. He crossed the rainbow bridge and is in heaven now❤️

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ArrowheadSW | 802 opinions shared on Other topic.

Guru

So sorry to hear of your loss. I've been there before. I was just thinking of my all time favorite dog today. She was such a sweetie.

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That's Lolly'in the picture he was a big softy and was 22 years old

Answer 20

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That's Lolly'in the picture he was a big softy and was 22 years old

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TheSpaceGnome | 425 opinions shared on Other topic.

Yoda

The best way is time, unfortunately, you just gotta wait until the memories fade.

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Paul09 | 333 opinions shared on Other topic.

Yoda

Just remember all the joy and comfort they gave you. Eventually the sadness will go away. I still miss my Doxie. And she passed away in 2009.

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Waldoe | 993 opinions shared on Other topic.

Guru

Buy a puppy... works every time... I'm 72, believe me, besides... there are unwanted dogs being killed every day, save a Life...

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alice55 | 4.2K opinions shared on Other topic.

Master

taking a new one right after, at least it's my way of doing and it work perfectly. A baby dog or cat need tons of attention and care so it take the minds off of the loss of the other pet.

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