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Almost Gone
I'm usually pretty happy, but now I'm not.
My dog, Sadie, was born a year after me, and I've never known life without her. She's 13, though, and a big dog. She's had some health problems, and I know that she has little time left. I'm scared. My cat died when I was nine, and that was bad, but she's my best friend, and I'm crying just typing this. I'm really scared that she'll go. I know and understand that everyone goes through this, and that she'll have to go someday, but I'm dreading coming home from my first day of high school and not having my happy girl there to meet me. I, personally, think that she has a week or two left. I am going to my first overnight camp (I know, late), and I'm really looking forward to it, but it would ruin my summer if Sadie died during that, or during our family's cross-country vacation. I know, I'm being very selfish, but I need help. I'm scared that I'll go into depression. Any ideas for getting over the pain and to stop worrying and enjoying life?
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I know its hard to say good bye to a dead friend sicne you've had so long, but think of what a great life she's had and spending it with you she will rember you in this world and the next.
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I lost my dog Phoebe last year in April. We think she had a heart attack. Needless to say, it was horrible losing her. She was my best friend.
Spend as much time with your dog as you can. Seriously, I regret that so much about Phoebe. I mean, I spent a lot of time with her, but not enough.
Take her for a walk. Take pictures with her. Take pictures of her. Take a video of her. Take a video with her. Do something so that you have something to hold onto when Sadie passes. I scrambled to find pictures of Phoebe after she passed. That's another thing I "regret".
So, spend as much time with her as possible, and take a lot of pictures/videos of her. You'll be happy later that you did all of that, because you'll have something to hold onto that will make you cry, obviously, but at the same time will comfort you.
I will seriously pray for your dog. Losing a pet is terrible, and I don't ever wish that upon ANYONE.
Best wishes,
--Jack
(17/m)
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It's really odd, but actually my dog Bailey passed away last night/this morning. I just thought I'd let you know, in case you look at this again, that I definitely understand what you're going through, and I am ALWAYS here to talk.
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I understand what you mean. And yes, everybody does go through this. I don't think its selfish. Its like losing a person you love. You would be very unhappy with that too. Its happened to me, plenty of times. Two dogs that I've had since I was born. One was attacked by a rottweiler, we had to put her down. Our other one, was really old, had to put him down too. The worst was my little chihuahua. He wasn't old at all. And we went on vacation and left my friend and my brother to take care of the dogs while we were gone. He was hit by a car during our vacation.
Its really sad but things happen. Eventually you'll get over it. You will cry alot. But it will pass.
Just be happy she is still here and have something you could look back on. So you have those missed memory's. Take pictures and just enjoy time with her while she is here. Good luck!
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You have ALL THE RIGHT to feel this way, and it's not selfish. I personally think losing an animal that you're close with is like losing a person you love. In my eyes, there's no difference.
I'm not saying it wont be hard, especially now. The only thing you can do is appreciate her, and spend time with her. You have to remember that being depressed now is only going to make your time with her seem miserable. Instead, you should be thankful that she's here NOW, and you're able to cherish these times with her.
Take pictures. Find ways to keep the memories, it'll help ease the pain. It will be sad, but you'll have happiness as well.
I really wish you luck, I know it's one of the hardest things in life. You'll get through it. I give you my best wishes.
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