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My dog died on Sunday

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TheMixedGirl · 22/12/2023 00:53

I feel so incredibly sad. She was diagnosed with cancer through a biopsy, and within days she deteriorated and passed. It was so quick. I don't think even the vet expected it as we were talking about meds and doing further tests.

I just feel so sad about it.

I've had other dogs pass and of course I loved them and miss them, but with her, I just feel we had such a special bond.

I have another dog at home, and I am, of course, loving her and everything, but there is such a hole in my heart. I don't feel ill ever be the same.

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ErrolTheDragon · 22/12/2023 00:57

FlowersI'm so sorry. A beloved dog does leave a huge hole.

peppermintcrisp · 22/12/2023 00:59

I am so sorry to hear about your loss OP. She sounds like a very special dog.

I had a lovely dog die some time ago now. I took a bottle of wine to bed I was so distraught. I don't think a lot of people understand the bond you can have with a dog. Sending you best wishes x

LiesDoNotBecomeUs · 22/12/2023 01:12

So sorry for your sad and sudden loss.

Dogs are so important in our lives and it sounds as if this one was very special.
Allow yourself to grieve.

Ours died at New Year last year - far too young -and again suddenly. It was such a terrible loss.

However, he is still talked about and loved and remembered. We miss him but can now laugh about the things he did and the character he was. He isn't as lost to us as he seemed at first

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TheMixedGirl · 22/12/2023 01:16

Thanks so much for the kind words. Missing her a lot tonight

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SpecsAndSlippers · 22/12/2023 01:16

Sending you a hug. And you’re not alone in feeling like this after losing a dog.

Hamsterinaball · 22/12/2023 01:45

Much love sent to you. I'm a dog owner too and have yet to go through this and dread it, so can only imagine the distraught pain you are in.

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 22/12/2023 01:55

I am so sorry.

I belong to a doggie forum and there is a description often used and that is ' heart dog '

Many of us have several / many dogs in our lives over the years, and it seems that for several of us the loss of a particular dog hits us harder than others.

I had lost 6 dogs in my life before i lost my precious girl, and I have lost 2 since.
But the loss of that particular dog well it's not something I have experienced before.

Maybe you will have a little comfort that although your dog's passing was unexpected she did not suffer.

Can I ask her name ? amd was she a breed ? or a x breed. Sometimes it helps to talk to others about her, but only if you wish to share.

(((big hugs)))

Sholkedabemus · 22/12/2023 02:00

So very sorry for your loss. We lost our beloved dog last year, so I know how it feels. 🐾💔

Flatandhappy · 22/12/2023 02:06

Oh I am so sorry, big hugs. One beloved spaniel is deteriorating too and I dread the day we lose him xx

capabilityfrowns · 22/12/2023 02:08

Sending hugs and solidarity- my amazing boy had to go to sleep 2 weeks ago . The hole they leave is just heartbreaking.

💔 x

arewedoneyet · 22/12/2023 02:09

So sorry for your loss

LaurieStrode · 22/12/2023 02:09

FlowersFlowersFlowers
It's so hard. I lost my chihuahua in june to heart failure and still feel teary. Give anything for just one more day.

Sorry for your loss.

TheDogsMother · 22/12/2023 02:13

I'm so sorry that you lost your beloved dog. They are such special creatures and it really does leave the most enormous hole in your heart. We lost our lovely boy in 2020 and still talk about him often. Thinking of you.

ChateauDuMont · 22/12/2023 02:15

Sorry for your loss. I hope you take some comfort from your wonderful memories.

MeditatationMum · 22/12/2023 19:37

Very sorry for your loss. Xx

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TheMixedGirl · 23/12/2023 17:40

Thanks so much, everyone. Really comforting messages. The last 2 days were v tough, but today, it is so much better. But I know it will come in waves.
I spoke to the crematorium, and they have said we can see her one more time and be there for the cremation and then bring her home.

The soonest was the 2nd of Jan, but honestly, all I was thinking before I knew this info was, "I wish I could see her one more time." Now I can, so I'm looking forward to that.

For the lovely poster asking - she was a crossbreed ginger/thorne in her older years. 15 when she passed. She did suffer the last week or so, and I feel very guilty about that.

She's always in my heart, and I know one day we will meet again.

I hope you all have awindefula Christmas

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OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 23/12/2023 18:21

Thank you so much for coming back and updating us.

She was clearly very loved, and please don't feel guilty you were not to know that she had cancer until she was diagnosed and as the vet was discussing with you meds and further tests, if the Vet had thought / felt she was suffering then s/he would have suggested having her pts.

You may take a little comfort in that she was a fairly good age, of course we all wish our pets would / could live longer but 15 is good.

Trying to be very tactful now, when you do go and see her again and I don't know if you have ever visited your dogs in a crematorium before ? she will not be the same as you remember her and she will probably feel very cold to touch.

You may want to take some nail scissors with you incase you would like a little bit of her hair to keep ?

It may be possible to phone in advance and enquire if they could take paw prints for you if that may be something you think you might like ?

Yes, she will always be in your heart.

KitchenSinkLlama · 23/12/2023 18:39

I'm so sorry for you OP - you are not alone. Our lovely dog died on Monday and I'm heartbroken.

It's so very sad and I'm feeling lost.

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TheMixedGirl · 25/12/2023 17:48

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 23/12/2023 18:21

Thank you so much for coming back and updating us.

She was clearly very loved, and please don't feel guilty you were not to know that she had cancer until she was diagnosed and as the vet was discussing with you meds and further tests, if the Vet had thought / felt she was suffering then s/he would have suggested having her pts.

You may take a little comfort in that she was a fairly good age, of course we all wish our pets would / could live longer but 15 is good.

Trying to be very tactful now, when you do go and see her again and I don't know if you have ever visited your dogs in a crematorium before ? she will not be the same as you remember her and she will probably feel very cold to touch.

You may want to take some nail scissors with you incase you would like a little bit of her hair to keep ?

It may be possible to phone in advance and enquire if they could take paw prints for you if that may be something you think you might like ?

Yes, she will always be in your heart.

Hi I took paw prints and hair at the vet when she went for her long sleep.

I don't expect her to be the same, just very grateful for a few more moments.

I hope everyone is having a lovely Christmas 🎄

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TheMixedGirl · 25/12/2023 17:49

KitchenSinkLlama · 23/12/2023 18:39

I'm so sorry for you OP - you are not alone. Our lovely dog died on Monday and I'm heartbroken.

It's so very sad and I'm feeling lost.

I'm so sorry for your loss. It is sad without them today isn't it?

There is definitely an empty space in my heart and I'm sure you feel the same.

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