My lovely dog passed this morning

[TheJazzSinger]

I can’t breathe for the crying & the grief I’m feeling.

She had a brain tumour and went downhill very very quickly. We had a wonderful kind and caring vet and she passed so peacefully in my arms, I felt her last breath on my face.
im so full of grief that I’m questioning if I did the right thing. I’m being horrible to myself and I can’t help it, my head is so full of thoughts. I’m dreading tonight. My DP goes away to work tonight so I will be so alone.
I had her from a ball of fluff and she was here for 9 years and 9 months.

i just don’t know what to do.

Sorry for rambling

Oh, it’s hard. Your favourite hello and hardest goodbye.

Allow yourself to be heartbroken. We cried non-stop for a week when our dog died. Console yourself when you’re ready that your dog had a lovely life with you.

I am so sorry to read this, losing a loved family pet is so very painful.
Allow yourself to grieve, this time is very difficult but try to remember that we almost always outlive our dogs. You gave her a great life and have lots of memories of happy times.
It’s hard and it takes time but you will be able to remember her with love and no tears.

You did the right thing.

im so sorry.

I'm sat looking at my beautiful girl who has a year left if I’m lucky and dreading the decision.

You did the right thing for her

Thank you for your kind words. I’ve had German Shepherds all my life, they are really “my” breed. House is so quiet, I hate it.

She is everywhere, her toys, her bowls, her fur.

It's five years and one day since we lost our doggie at the age of 14. We still miss him and not a day goes by when we don't speak of him, but time has mellowed the pain into sweet memories; it will be so for you. Let yourself grieve for her now.

Oh my, I grew up with a GS rescue. My heart has never fully recovered.

They are special dogs

It's normal ( in my limited experience, but also from reading on here), to feel that we could have done more.
Please know that you did the best for her. You wouldn't have wanted her to suffer - you're a wonderful, caring and loving being for putting her needs before yours ( not an easy thing to do, but the right thing).
My dog was a similar age, similar circumstances when I had to have him pts last April. I didn't hesitate to make the arrangements, very proactive for me, but I knew it had to be done. Yet I still couldn't clear the Guilt Hurdle for quite some time.
It gets easier with time, as does most grief. Keep posting here - people on here have been through it and are absolutely amazing ❤️
Also, call The Blue Cross or Pet Bereavement. They're fantastic too and got me through the early days.
Sending ❤️

I lost two within 6 weeks of one another... I felt as though my heart would stop....my first dog had a problem with his heart, he was such a big part of my life, letting him go and not suffer any longer was the kindest gift I had ever given....you have absolutely made the right decision, of course you are hurting, will miss him terribly, trust me ...it most definitely gets easier as each day passes. Remember the best of times. So lucky to have you as its owner thinking of what was best...x

So sorry for your loss but sometimes saying goodbye is not only the hardest thing, but the kindest thing when they’re so poorly.

We lost our elderly pair in the last 18 months and it hurts so much. Feels like a part of me went with them. But you need to remember the happiness & joy you had together. We’re shortly getting a new dog but needed at least a year to process the loss of our previous two. Any new dog won’t replace or make their loss any easier, but we know we have love in our hearts for another little soul.

You’ll find it hard for the next few months, it does get more bearable with time, so just be kind to yourself and if you want to cry, cry. The raw grief does slowly pass and then you start remembering all the happy times. Take care x

I'm so sorry about your lovely girl.

You did the right thing, you were with her at the end and she knew she was loved.

Those of us who find "our" breed are very lucky, but it makes the losses hard to bear.

Be gentle with yourself xxx

Oh I'm so sorry for your loss. They really do leave a massive hole. I was inconsolable after I lost my two. Still am, but its bearable now. You too will get to this point, where u smile when u think of her ❤️

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my 14 year old goldie just over a month ago. It was quite sudden, one minute she was OK, then she had a stroke after a long walk. We were/are devastated. We scattered her ashes on her favourite beach a few weeks ago, I kept looking for her as if I expected her to come running back out of the sea. The only thing that has helped me is to remember how much she was loved and how much love she gave us.

No words to ease the pain. Just so sorry, OP.💐

I am truly sorry for your loss.
Cry and be heartbroken and when you start to recover remember all the happy times and the things that made you smile x

Oh I’m so sorry for your loss. We are still reeling from losing our beloved cat 2 weeks ago so I know your pain. 💔

I’m so sorry op. It’s just beyond awful, really and honestly horrendous. But, you did the best thing by her. You didn’t want her to suffer and she didn’t. She died with you by her side, knowing just how much she was loved. It’s the very last gift we can give them after they’ve gifted us a lifetime of love and loyalty. You did the right thing xx

❤️❤️ so sorry - yes you did the right thing and you were there with her at the end

@TheJazzSingerso sorry for your loss . I understand so much what your going through we put our border collie down last Saturday.
Week later I can it is easier , less crying but she's always there in back of my mind
I say this when I have to collect her on Tuesday and bring her home the grief might start again x
Like others have said cry when you want to its a roll coaster of emotions xx

I am so sorry for your loss. We had a similar situation with our cocker spaniel who also had a tumour. It’s a terrible time.

You have done the bravest thing for your lovely girl. You have protected her from suffering and put her needs first. She has known your love all her life, had a wonderful life with you, made your life wonderful. You have made the ultimate gesture of love by letting go before she had to endure more pain.

Look after yourself. Give yourself time to cry, to be angry, to experience your grief. Remember all the joy you have shared. It will get easier, it really will in the end. But now, while it is raw, know that you absolutely did the right thing.

It’s beyond heartbreaking losing a loved pet.Our cat died this morning,he was about 17,having my 45 year old son sobbing in my arms was just awful.He went downhill rapidly last night and my son stayed with him.

Remember how much you loved your dog and how much she loved you.I have been out once today and coming in was horrid,I expected the old lad to be on the couch meowing like he usually did.I have an elderly dog still and the thought of losing him is unbearable.

The price we pay for loving our pets,but they are so worth it.

I’m so so sorry , it’s just so hard . Hold onto the fact and was loved and had a good life . Sadly not all dogs are as fortunate.

I’m sorry for your loss, they really are our family. You gave her a good life and made her very happy ❤️

So sorry OP about the loss of your girl- they really are family. You did the best for her and protected her from pain. And she died in your arms ; she would have felt your love right up to her passing.
Take care of yourself 💐💐

So sorry OP. You did the right thing, imo it’s the last kind thing we can do for them have. obviously that doesn’t make the decision or loss any easier x

Thank you all for your lovely messages, and my true condolences to those who have lost dearly loved pets. It really is such a raw pain.
She is still here in the little balls of soft fluff I keep seeing, and the long tan hairs in the bed from where we cuddled this morning.
I've had German Shepherds all my life and been through this several times before - but I’m not at my best without a lovely soppy Ddog to love.
We’re going to have a dog-free few weeks to process the loss, deep-clean the house, and then look to having a rescue Shepherd in our lives.
Thank you all 🌺