Getting over a dogs death.

It'll take a while to start feeling better, naturally. But yes I always find that getting a new dog pretty soon (not immediately) afterwards always helps. You'll not forget the auld chap, but a new dog does give you something to focus on and you soon end up best of friends. :)

Just don't do it immediately, imho, as you can tend to compare the new pup to the lost dog and that's not fair. Especially when you're needing your patience for toilet training etc.
 
'We'll get him a new dog, one with an untwistable stomach!'

Seriously though I have never owned a dog but I'm sure if I did I would be really attached so getting over its' death would probably take me a long time.
 
Typical ocuk - It's all about cats.. isn't it. :rolleyes:

My 13 year old epileptic dog has had some close calls over his life and lately we were told by the vet that his liver functions are falling. I dread the day he isn't around anymore.

I think over time you will feel better.. but I'm sure it doesn't help how you feel right now.
 
If you're considering getting another dog, do it sooner rather than later TBH, it'll alleviate some of the sadness/moping etc.

When my cat snuffs it, I'm going straight in with the upgrade - either a pug or a Maine ****. Or both. A pet's death doesn't have to be a sad time. Celebrate with cute young replacement animal shopping!

Joking aside, sorry to hear about your dog. Many people do say that it's best to 'replace' your lost pet to help fill the gap left behind.
 
danza said:
If you're considering getting another dog, do it sooner rather than later TBH, it'll alleviate some of the sadness/moping etc.

When my cat snuffs it, I'm going straight in with the upgrade - either a pug or a Maine ****. Or both. A pet's death doesn't have to be a sad time. Celebrate with cute young replacement animal shopping!

Joking aside, sorry to hear about your dog. Many people do say that it's best to 'replace' your lost pet to help fill the gap left behind.
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Thanks for the replys guys.

I think this is a good idea. Cheers
 
I didn't really feel too sad when my dog finally died at 18 (he was born in our old house as a pup) although I was gutted. I think the difference was I was expecting it for so long, that when it did happen it wasn't a shock and I was already prepared. I still miss the bugger, but that's never going to change. I just think about how well he was treated and I'm happy he was always well looked after and I hope had a happy life. I don't see what I have to be sad about.

Everyone deals with death in different ways, be it family, friends or indeed pets. Chances are you'll feel pretty raw for a while, but as with all things time is a great healer. Just keep your mind on other things for the time being.
 
I still get odd twinges when I remember the old boy, normally if I see another of the same breed/similar colourings etc. But you just remember the good times and it'll be ok.

The first day's always the hardest, I was in tears and I hardly saw him anymore as he lived with my parents. But it was coming up to Christmas and when I went down and he wasn't there it was pretty hard too.
 
Windle said:
I still get odd twinges when I remember the old boy, normally if I see another of the same breed/similar colourings etc. But you just remember the good times and it'll be ok.

The first day's always the hardest, I was in tears and I hardly saw him anymore as he lived with my parents. But it was coming up to Christmas and when I went down and he wasn't there it was pretty hard too.
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I remember when I came home from university for the holidays - Christmas too oddly enough - the most surreal thing was coming home to find he was no longer in his spot and didn't come up to give me a sniff when I walked in the door. The house just felt... empty.
 
I'm absolutely going to get my own dog when I'm finally able to. I think having a childhood dog is an absolutely wonderful thing.
 
snowdog said:
This is one of the main reasons I don't want to get a dog, I don't think I'd get over losing him :(.
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I'm an ardent supporter of the Dogs Trust over here who are a charity who look after unwanted dogs. Unlike many other organizations they never put a dog down, they have many dogs who live out their lives with the Trust in one of the many centres across the UK.

I think I will definitely get a dog from Dogs Trust when I'm in a house with a garden, it just wouldn't be fair at the moment living in a flat as I do.

Now to the point, there are many unhomed dogs across the globe and people like yourself can offer homes which will likely be better than the dog spending it's life in a doggy home like the Dogs Trust. The dog will have a better life and you benefit too, from having a loyal and faithful companion. Yes they don't live as long as we do and it's painful when we lose one, but they deserve to have owners who love them every day of their lives, regardless of how long that may be.
 
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