Getting over a dogs death.

Getting another dog helps.

Unfortunately people have spent their time breeding for aesthetics rather than health and longevity, if we had selectively bred dogs like we did the fruit fly they could be living 25 years+.
 
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Getting over a dogs death. TDenic
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I presume the canine would forever be a part of you then...
 
My dog died in May, grew up with her basically, took me a month to move on, but took my parents longer because they took her on holiday with them every year.

You don't really get over it, you just learn to cope with it because there are always moments where i think about my dog.
 
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Getting another dog will help .... we had to have our wee fella put to sleep only a few months back (he would have been 15 this month , not bad for a Westie). It was heart breaking simply because they are a member of the family and you feel that they can never be replaced. He was our first dog and we agreed we wouldnt get another but that was to change after we looked after a dog for her friend whilst she was on holiday. It was like a breath of fresh air in the house again albeit for two weeks but through this friend we ended up taking on and keeping a little chap called Dexter (pic of him in show us your dogs thread) and its been great for him and even better for us.
 
We just recently got another dog. Had the last one put down 13 years ago, thats how long it took to get over it.
Don't mind saying that I cried my eyes out as the vet put the jabs in, its not nice to lose a mate like that.
 
Windle said:
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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I picked up a dog from the Dogs Trust in Roden a couple of weeks ago.

A very good organisation, they look after the dogs really well and provide so much support if needed.

Another supporter here.
 
I lost a dog on my 21st birthday, Worst day of my life to be honest. Im 26 now still think of the lil bugger but always happy memories. Remember the best times and it wont be so hard. :)
 
My dog, Tinker, was my life and she passed away about four months ago. In all honesty, I had a few days when thinking about her would make me cry, but that has gone. Yet, whenever I see a picture of her, I can't help it...

It's just such a huge hole.

Don't try to force yourself to get over it, just give yourself time and bear it.
 
When my first dog died I was only about seven and I still remember him and go "Charlie!!!" When I see other spaniels. You can't really get over a death who ever it is, just find another way at looking at it. Such as, the fun times!
 
TDenic said:
To other dog owners, when you dog died how long did it take for you to get over and stop feeling sad?
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From my own experience you will gradually get over the loss with time. I find myself remembering the funny moments that I had with them and smile rather than cry.
 
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