Feeling down about a old pet tonight

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Our family dog died 3 days before Christmas last year. He was 17 years old and I got him when I was 9. He was my best friend, always made me smile and kept me company. Was there with me growing up. I adored him. We knew this day was coming soon as he was detoriating quickly. But I guess you're never ready.
Tonight I stumbled across a pic of him as a puppy and in now crying my eyes out. I miss him so much. I never got to say bye as my parents had him put down while I was at work!

I know some people wouldn't get why I'm so upset but he was like family. And I've grown up with him.

Didn’t want to read and run. Try and remember what a fab long life he had with you and how lucky he was to “get you “ as his “hoomans” They seem like they are with us for such a short time but they are in our hearts forever.

I’m so sorry. I lost my 14 year old boy last Monday. I was 12 when we got him, he six weeks. He had been through everything with me - school, college, leaving home, new place just the two of us. I genuinely feel like a part of me died with him. I miss him so much so know just how you’re feeling. I am so sorry. It’s the worst thing about having dogs

Oh hugs. I was like this last night about our old girl who we lost in November. I don't even know what set it off but I sat there sobbing away in bed. Just so aware of her not being there.