orphans answered Saturday July 29 2006, 10:23 am: My condolences on your loss.
Helping you to get through your loss may be making a scrapbook on your dog's life and then show it to family and friends. You could also take pictures you took of your dog throughout the years and make a little exhibit and leave other memories about your dog in there too. Show your exhibit and scrapbook to people! This will help you work through your loss, remember your dog and keep you actively involved with your feelings.
And maybe, when the time is right, bring another dog into your life. The dog will be lucky to have you as an owner!
LilSport1992 answered Saturday July 29 2006, 8:59 am: You will never forget her but just remember it was the best for her. You loved her enough to put her down and save her from living her life on in misery or pain. The first couple weeks are hard but you will move on. Its like when a friend moves away and you dont keep in touch. Like theyre still there but you wont see them again.
openthefridge answered Wednesday July 19 2006, 2:19 pm: aww im so sorry to hear about your dog.
well, i dont think you should want to forget about your dog should you? i know it must be hard not having her around anymore, but maybe try, when you think about her, to think of the good times you shared with her, rather than the fact that she is gone. It will get easier with time, but grieving is totally natural. :)
hope i helped
♥
-michelle [ openthefridge's advice column | Ask openthefridge A Question ]
LiDdLeJeSsiCa9 answered Tuesday July 18 2006, 2:16 am: I'm so sorry =[
My cat died about 2 months ago. Up until just recently, every time I would think of her I would break down in tears. Now, im at the point where I can think of her, I'll be sad for a moment but it's not as worse.
So, just give it time. Eventually it'll get easier. [ LiDdLeJeSsiCa9's advice column | Ask LiDdLeJeSsiCa9 A Question ]
kckstartmyheart answered Monday July 17 2006, 4:46 pm: i am very sorry about your loss. this happened to me too. you cant really forget you get have to grevie and cope with it. you probabley will never forget but if you move on and try to keep yourself occupied it will help you deal with it. hope i helped!
kckstartmyheart [ kckstartmyheart's advice column | Ask kckstartmyheart A Question ]
isis answered Monday July 17 2006, 7:29 am: I am so sorry for your loss, it's so hard to cope with a situation like this, and it hurts so much. Please don't try to forget her, that would be dismissing the fact that she existed and the love you had for her. Instead, try to celebrate her life and the good times you shared. Make a collage, scrap book or photo album of all your memories, so that in years to come, you can look back and smile.
It will make you sad, maybe cry to do this, but tears are a release, and to be expected. You will probably never 'get over' this, but you should come to terms with it. It's a sad fact that the animals we love so much, have such a short life span compared to us. The best we can do is to make the most of them whilst they are with us and to make enough good memories to last for our lifetime.
Maybe, in time, you will be able to share that capacity for love that you have with another animal, it would be such a shame to waste it, and there is a huge number animals that do not have the luxury of a loving home.
I hope that helps and wish you all the best. [ isis's advice column | Ask isis A Question ]
Sadie63341 answered Sunday July 16 2006, 11:13 pm: You don't have to forget about her. If you have any pictures of her, make a scrapbook. Or maybe just a page with her pictures to hang up on your wall so she is never forgotten. Make a little memorial for her on your dresser with a dog toy that looks like her or even her picture in a frame you make. Pets are like part of the family and when you lose one, it's really hard. Forgetting isn't the key. Just remember she's in a better place now that she isn't suffering. The key is to always remember the good times you had together. [ Sadie63341's advice column | Ask Sadie63341 A Question ]
Mackenzie answered Sunday July 16 2006, 9:39 pm: Negative. You don't "forget", you just accept matters and find a way of adjusting. A dog is just as much a member of the family as everybody else. Things will be different, but you can manage by hanging onto fond memories. It might be devastating, but all good things must come to an end.
There is a link you might be interested in checking out. It's a very sad video, and it will probably make you cry. The point of the video is that even though the animal might not be visible.. that doesn't make them any more alive in your heart.
Birdfrog answered Sunday July 16 2006, 9:37 pm: Oh I'm sorry for your loss. You can never get over it because you love your dog and you always well but in the meen time just think about all good times you and your dog have had...
Jenesmane answered Sunday July 16 2006, 7:38 pm: Ok I had my 14 year old dog that I've had my whole life put down a couple months ago. Listen don't try to forget about her. It will make it hurt more trust me. What helped me was I made a collage (pernounced coe-la-zch) of her life. Put it on your wall and everyday you feel bad think about what your dog would want you to feel like. Be happy for her life and now you don't have the responsability and you will have time for other things. Just don't forget her.
Need anymore help just msg me I have been through it and I know how it feels.
Jenni
P.s. my other dog had puppies and I named the puppy Babe Jr. (babe was my old dog) and it is like a memorial and it still reminds me of the fun we had. [ Jenesmane's advice column | Ask Jenesmane A Question ]
lilflower answered Sunday July 16 2006, 7:37 pm: I know what you're going through. I had a samoyed since I was born and he had to be put down. The thing that helped me the most was to buy a new puppy (although this may not be a suitable option for you). You can also take up a new hobby or volunteer at your local animal shelter. Being around other animals will cheer you up. [ lilflower's advice column | Ask lilflower A Question ]
PunkieFreak4690 answered Sunday July 16 2006, 7:31 pm: I am deeply sorry to hear about that. It is at most times difficult to get over a pet or person that you love. And I know how you are feeling. My cat had to put down a year ago and to this day I miss her, but what I did was go through a grieving process. First you got to understand that life goes on, and there are things out there to overcome the feeling. Like try getting another dog, maybe a cat. Or spend more time with your family and friends and talk about how you are feeling. That almost always helps. Don't let this interfere with your everyday life. And know that your dog is in a better place. [ PunkieFreak4690's advice column | Ask PunkieFreak4690 A Question ]
thelaura answered Sunday July 16 2006, 7:25 pm: You don't ever need to forget about her. Treasure the memories you have, remember the good times.
It will get easier to cope with in time.. so you will be fine.
I know she will never be replaced, but if it helps, get another, so it can remind you of her :) [ thelaura's advice column | Ask thelaura A Question ]
Helpful answered Sunday July 16 2006, 6:55 pm: You can never forget about a loved pet that you have lost. I know that you miss her every day, but when you miss her, think about the joy you had when she was around instead of the pain that she's gone. It helps to tell someone about the funny or happy experiences you had with her or even some of her zany habits. [ Helpful's advice column | Ask Helpful A Question ]
abbyxoxo answered Sunday July 16 2006, 6:55 pm: thank god i havent had to put my dog down.. but if its the case, just know the it was put down for a reason, it was probably miserable and didnt want to feel that way any more anyway.. so you probably did it a favor.. if you loved it alot, you dont want to forget about it. you should prbably try getting another dog thats like the other.
kick_me answered Sunday July 16 2006, 6:52 pm: maybe you should get a new pet but not a dog it might be a little to sad for you how about a cat or pherret i think that is how you spell it and birds make wonderful music im sorry about your dog after a while you will get over her [ kick_me's advice column | Ask kick_me A Question ]
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