How do you even prepare yourself for your DD passing?

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She's 14 and been diagnosed with a serious illness, she's been given weeks at best.
I know she's a 'good age' but she could be 300 and I still wouldn't be ready.
How do I even go about preparing myself? Each time I think about it my heart feels like it's going to stop. I just don't know how I'm going to get through it. She's my best friend and we love each other so much. I just absolutely adore her.
I'm literally heartbroken.

Oh love, I'm so sorry. I don't have any advice because I'd be exactly the same if it was my girl, but I couldn't just read and run.
I dread the day anything happens to mine, she's been my rock many times. She's 10 and its obvious she is getting older. I try to tell myself that when the time comes it will probably be the kindest/best thing for her but I've no idea how I would actually react in your situation.
Sending you lots of strength.
💐

Oh I am sorry OP. I have no words of wisdom, just wanted to express my sympathy.
Is she well enough to do some favourite things with? A walk on a beach or her favourite park
Maybe just try to spend the time you have doing things together that you will enjoy so you can store up those happy memories . 💐 for you and your lovely girl.

You can't prepare, you just have to experience it. Just know there are so many who have been through it, and understand.

So sorry OP. I too wanted to express my sympathy for you and your beautiful girl. Emotionally I am not sure you can. Practically can you think of all her favourite things to eat, places to walk and be and if well enough do some of them? Hold them all night, cuddles. I understand it won’t change anything but may offer some comfort and more positive memories of these weeks.

My two dogs are getting on at 11 now and I know they won’t live forever as much as I want them to. Thinking of you .

When we had made The Appointment for our ddog we spent 2 weeks making her feel well loved and special.
Fish and chips! Ice cream! And pancakes!!
Lots of favourite walks and cuddles.
Thoughts to you op..
Don't forget lots of photos.

So sorry to hear about your darling girl 💐 I've been thinking about this a lot recently as my old girl is approaching 11 and ageing is getting more noticeable

I dont think there is anything you can do to prepare for it but agree with others to make the absolute most of the time you have left together. Take lots of photos/videos, lots of treats, walks in her favourite places

They are the bestest friends we will ever have ❤

I'm so sorry, op. I've been where you are several times. There's no avoiding the pain and I don't think you should try. All any of us can do is to remember all of the joy our beloved pets brought to our lives, and gain comfort knowing we gave them the best life we possibly could.

I’ve lost two incredibly beloved dogs in the last 3 years. The first one died suddenly, we just found her dead. Absolutely killed me, The second one, we knew we had a week to try new medication or we were going to pts. We did all his favourite things - lie ins with him on the bed, went to his favourite lake, changed his fleece blanket every night (he loved clean bedding!), lit the fire every night because he loved it (even though it was September and still warm!), fed him his favourite food/treats - calories didn’t count anymore. Told him time and again how much we loved him, It somehow felt easier to let him go. Both dogs are buried at the end of the garden with their favourite toy and a Xmas tree over them. I still go and talk to them. We have two other dogs, so still have something to cuddle/love/love us. I still miss those two though. Cherish your time.x