Having a pet is something that fascinates us, they fill us with great joy from the first moment they arrive at our home, we are fascinated to feel their company and watch them do their pranks around us.
Many people who have pets, love to have them since these animals give us unparalleled love, they are a tenderness and we love that this is so, we feel very good in the company of our pets.
When we are alone, pets accompany us, they are always our faithful companions in good times or in bad times they are always with us, we like it that way since we feel supported by something.
When we lose our pet it affects us a lot and it is that many say that it hurts too much to lose a pet that for so many years we have been with her and that we have taken care of her and she has been our faithful friend.
SADNESS INVADES US IF A PET DIES
It is very likely that at least once in your life you have had a pet, that you have loved it too much, supported you and accompanied you in your worst moments but you must say goodbye to the least expected day.
Many people say that a pet is happiness, they are angels in the form of pets and they always accompany us and love to do it as we also love them to follow us.
Losing a beloved pet hurts too much, much more than people think it hurts, many underestimate the pain that can be felt by losing our dog friend or our cat or any other pet we have ever had.
To verify this, a study carried out in the Department of Psychology of the University of New Mexico in the United States asked many owners how they had felt after the loss of their pet and many said that the pain had been very deep.
Another university but in this case in Hawaii, not only confirmed this fact but also said that the pain after the death of a pet is usually much longer lasting than the pain we feel with the loss of a loved one.
Many today say they have suffered a lot for the loss of their pet and that often that pain does not compare with the loss of a loved one.
What do you think?
We just lost our 13, Almost to the day of her death pit/lab mix. I can tell you the pain is like losing my Mother all over again. The worst pain I’ve ever felt. Almost unbearable. ??
my Buddy has been gone since February of 2018 and it feels like the days get harder. I miss him with everything inside of me. I got him when I was 10 and he was 6 months old and he passed a month after he turned 13. I’m 24 now. I had him over half my life. He was my best friend and brought joy to all of my other friends that knew him. I went through elementary, middle school, high school and college with him. I grew up with him. Its crazy how you just get used to having a pet around always, you can take it for granted. Well my baby got very sick, he couldn’t keep much food down. One day I came home to black diarrhea all over my living room and at that point I knew our time was coming to a close. I took him to the vet hoping for the best that I could still be able to take care of him. I didn’t think I was going to the vet and coming home without him. After giving me the bill, it was far too much for me to afford. There was also the possibility that all the tests and medications may not find what the root problem is….and in my head that was them saying it could be even more money. I made the hardest decision I’ve made and had him put down. I cried for hours, days….my dad came to support and even he cried. They had a special bond. The typical father-dog bond. Only thing I regret is not being in the room with him. I decided not to because I had been bawling my eyes out for hours to the point of me losing my voice. I had seen an article months later saying the worst thing I could do was leave my pet alone during that time. But at the time, I thought it was the best decision because I didn’t wanna cry anymore. Now my grief is even deeper than before because I felt like I made the wrong decision. I know Buddy knows I love him. But if I had the chance I’d do it all over again and be with him to the very end. I know everyone with a pet has gone through this, but it still hurts me everyday. I should’ve been stronger for him in his last moments….I just couldn’t handle it. If anyone ever considers not staying in the room with your pet when he passes, reconsider. Your pet is scared and its comforting for you to be the last face they see. I know it hurts like hell but please don’t make the same mistake I did..Love you always Buddy….my favorite dog.
Oh, I am so sorry about ‘Buddy’. I just lost my buddy his name was ‘Cozmo’ and I regret not getting the last hug. I kissed him but didn’t hug him. I know how you feel. Before this I had to put down a snauzer her name was ‘Baby’. I got Baby for my daughter who lost her sister to keep her company. Baby was only 4mos old and lived til she was 13yrs old. I was at work and when I left home I could tell baby wasn’t feeliing good. I called home and it was on a Sunday and asked my husband to find a vet on Sunday and take baby in. He returns the call and said baby’s behind end was eaten up with cancer and he said she needed to be put to sleep. Oh, my goodness I couldn’t cope with this. I worked in a deli and a customer complained and said told the store manager I needed to go home because of the flow of the tears. I cried and cried and cried for months. I didn’t get to say my good-bye. My daughter was there and held ‘Baby’ until she went to sleep. Animals are our children. It is very difficult to deal with. My ‘Cozmo’ had a heart attack 1 wk ago and it had taken his life he was a Boxer he would had been 11yrs old coming the 24th of Dec. Our heart is broken. He laid down beside my bed and gasped 3 deep breaths by my side and he was gone. When we had taken him to the cremation place I kissed him but didn’t hug him my regret. We are now waiting on his remains. Loving ‘Cozmo’ til the end. I miss his presence I was with him 24/7 for 11yrs. :'( . I sympathize with your story.
ARTHINA ROGERS I’ve been through a few dogs now in my life and like you after the 1st one died I thought, never again will I have a dog that hurt too much…but then I realized that it’s a long and lonely life without one…so yep 3 years later I went and got another black dog similar to my last in color and that helped me alot to smooth out the pain…I’ve had him 6 years and since added another…I came to a point that I realized I will never live without a dog or a cat…THEY ARE MY ROCK!!!
I believe your pet knew exactly why you left the room and it was not the worse thing you did; right there when you left the room he felt the unbearable pain you felt and it was translated to him as a the greatest love he ever felt, which comforted him as he passed. Each case is different and each animal is different and they accept your love just way you give them, so no regrets please. Each of us do what we can and how we know e and it is all unique and beautiful because it is love ?
We just lost our budgie, Toulouse, yesterday. (What a coincidence that this article would show up in my feed today!) We are absolutely devastated as is his budgie buddy, Seymour.
If you’ve lost a pet, I recommend looking up ways to commemorate their life to carry their memory forward with you in life.
I just lost my 12 year old Terrier. He got out of the fence while I was at work. When I got home he wasn’t there. I looked for him after he didnt come home for a while. I couldnt find him. but he had gotten out before there were some neighbor dogs he would go and play with and come home late. I waited up till after 2 in the morning. He still wasn’t home. I figured he would be home before I went to work.
And he wasn’t. As soon as I got home I just knew he would be there and he wasn’t. I began to panicked and drove the streets and walked for hours. Talking to everyone I saw. And nothing. So I decided to check our local shelter. I had put a pistol on Facebook the first night he left and got no replys. I went to the shelter at 8 that morning. There were cars in the parking lot so I knew someone had to be there. I knocked on the door repeatedly but no one came. They actually didn’t open till 11 . So I went back at that time only to find that he had been hit by a car the day he left. And the shelter had picked him up. He was soo good about not getting in the street so that was really my last concern. Well I was wrong. They had picked him up , took him and put him in a kennel. He had never been locked up before. So I know he was panicking not to mention hurt. I know ok w now how scared and confused he must have been.
When I came back at opening time is when I found out about him being hit. They have a 48 hour holding policy
But did not give that to him.
They told me that the manager had said he was too injured to make it. So rather than letting a vet look at him the manager made the diagnosis. And put him down.
One hour after I had been there and two hours before they opened. You can only imagine the instant heartbreak and the betrayal I felt. They did not give him his time. He still had 7 hours or more but they decided not to wait. Granted he was hurt but it was not a fatal injury. I was totally beside myself. I guess he was in their way. So as I feel. They killed my dog for no good reason. I haven’t felt that kind of heartbreak since my husband had died. They said his collar was missing so they had no way of knowing who to call. I still question that one. No. He was not chipped . And that was my fault but I don’t believe they had the right to kill my dog before his holding time was up. There is no way to express the guilt I feel and the heartbreak of losing my dog of 12 years. I don’t feel SS though I will ever get over it.
I am so lost without him. People who are not animal lovers will never understand.
Yes it was partially my fault for not having him chipped but he should not have had to pay the price for my mistake and should have been given his full time. I know he was scared and didn’t understand what was happening. And that kills me to even think what was going through his mind. I am so sorry my little man. Please forgive me for not coming to rescue you before they decided to take your life. Only hours before I got there. I am lost without you. I feel like my heart has been ripped from my chest.l truly feel I will never find peace without you.