How to deal with pet loss?

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Mr.Awesome said:
Fight it against a scorpion. At least that way its out would be entertaining.
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Fuck you.

Pet loss is one of my worst nightmares. I break down a little when a pet of someone I know dies - I'm not sure how I'll handle it when mine pass on. Buying long-lived pets is always a solution. Tarantulas live 20+ years. Parrots and tortoises will likely outlive you.
 
We had it done today, just got back from the vet.

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It never really gets easy per se but it gets easier to cope with as time goes on. I'm not an emotional man as I was raised hard but I can and will tear up if I put too much thought into my dog Katie, who lived 17 years, or the idea of the loss of any of my dogs that are most likely sleeping on a bed or couch that they're not supposed to be on.

The pain of the loss is tempered in time by the knowledge that you gave them not just a quality life but all the love that you had to give. Their lives are improved immeasurably by a good master and the fact that you care enough to make a thread like this leads me to believe that you were good to your companion.

Rest easy. You did everything you could and you gave her a good life. Be proud of the friendship you had and cherish the memories you have of her.
 
My dog died this morning.

11 years with him gone in a second. Out of nowhere too. Now I look every time automatically to his usual places and I don't find him. Shit =/
 
Not sad, thats 10 good years with your friend. Animals like cats and dogs do not live long so dealing with their death is part of being their owner. Celebrate and be happy the years you spent together, then move on. Hopefully you can provide another home for another animal again one day.

We've all been there with our pets, death that is.. and one day, our parents then us. One by one we drop, so celebrate the time you have!
 
Relix said:
My dog died this morning.

11 years with him gone in a second. Out of nowhere too. Now I look every time automatically to his usual places and I don't find him. Shit =/
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I'm not sure what's worse at this point, knowing for a week or so that your pet will die, or having them suddenly pass on.

I'm truly sorry for your loss today as well. :(


I had her on my lap after they put in the sleepy medicine and she was purring. Then, when the vet put in one of the shots to put her down, she pretty much died before they finished administering it. Shocked the vet, which leads me to believe she was in pretty bad shape for the shot to do that to her that quick. She left this world purring and peacefully and I'm grateful for that.

Still, I hope I made the right decision.
 
I got my first cat (and you could say first pet) about a year ago... and when I see these threads come up around here, I always have a difficult time just imagining going through it myself. These critters really do work their way into your heart.

But like everyone says... it's part of owning a pet. I guess all we can do is take comfort in the fact that we shared some time together, and that they had a better life than they likely would have otherwise.

It sounds like she passed on peacefully and with the one thing that meant the most in her life--you. You did the right thing and in the right way.
 
My girlfriend's cat passed away the day before we drove down to Austin from Chicago.. we came back from dinner with my parents who were going to help us move down and I dropped her off then had to head back out to pick something up. She called me a few minutes later absolutely bawling... Tia had passed away while we were out.

It's still a very tough subject for her.. and probably always will be sadly. :( I think of her sometimes too and it just makes you feel awful. She was her best friend for 10+ years though so you have to weigh the good with the bad.
 
I'm sure it hurts a hell of a lot right now, but it will get better.

When you feel ready, you should bring another pet into your life. I used to not want to do that because I felt that replacing the pet that I lost was disrespectful. Now I think that it means that you're celebrating their memory, and what you brought to each other's lives.

But for now, try to remember the good times and know that your little friend is resting in peace.
 
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