I wanted to post this to see if others felt the same or whether I am being over sensitive.
Two years ago I had my 16 year old dog put to sleep, I stayed with her throughout but I found it extremely traumatic. Two and a half years later I still find myself living through everything and feeling tearful. I avoid driving past the vets. I cannot bear the thought of another dog as it will inevitably lead to having to do the same. This was my first pet as an adult, I had her from a pup to 16yo. My only other pet was when parents had a dog who had died at home by the fire - I didn’t find this as upsetting.
I feel like it’s exaggeration; but I still feel traumatised by taking my dog to be put to sleep - is this normal? I miss having a dog so much - Will I get over this enough to ever get another one?
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Thegenderbreadperson · 30/07/2020 00:05
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