My Labrador died can anyone please help me. I can't stand the pain.

by Witness 007 73 Replies latest jw experiences

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  sleepingbeauty

  If he were a human he wouldnt want you to be sooo desperately upset. I know this is hard because when my dog died I was distraught too. It may help if you were to put together a little album of him so you can remember the good times you had together. (I dont know just a suggestion). This way you can fondly remember how things were & help you move forward but obviously never forget..

  Its sad times like this that you feel that you need to be doing something, so maybe this is something you can do ?

  Big Hugs xx
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  Ding

  Pets are part of the family, and it's perfectly proper to grieve their loss.

  Some people feel the need to get another pet right away.

  Others need to give it some time.

  Do whatever you feel you need to do.
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  skeeter1

  You obviously have a special gift for animals and dogs. You can forge a very deep relationship wtih them. You are good for dogs and they are good for you. Take this time to mourn and heal. You should get another dog to share your life with, when it's time. Only you know the time. For some, it takes a few weeks. For others, it takes several months or years You will know when the time is right. That dog will have a very loving and good home.
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  jamiebowers

  I'm so sorry for your loss. I think it's harder when the end comes suddenly. Unfortunately, only time will dull the pain. What I try to do after losing a pet is to think about how much he or she was loved and how happy they were.
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  unshackled

  Sorry to hear this. I understand having a great dog as your best friend, especially after losing all your "robot witness friends". My golden retriever, Rupert, has helped me thru many tough times over the years. Not looking forward to the day I lose him. (that's him on the left....profile pic)

  Time will help. These are the harsh realities of life. Take care my friend.
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  AGuest

  If this doesn't convince those who believe animals are nothing more than "dumb"... animals... with NO spirit... that they're wrong, nothing will.

  I don't often comment when folks lose a loved one, whether human or animal, dear Wit007 (the greatest of love and peace to you!), as I never feel my comments will suffice. What can I say? But I know that losing a beloved pet is like losing a child. And I dread the day when I lose ANY of my "children", both human and canine. I know the day will come, though, certainly as to the latter. And there is nothing I can do to prepare myself for it. Loss hurts. Greatly. Sometimes to the point where we think we can no longer breathe.

  But... we can. So, my words to you are just that: just breathe. One breath at a time... until you can breathe "on your own" again. And you will.

  Again, peace to you and your dear wife.

  A slave of Christ,

  SA
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  LV101

  So sorry for your loss -- i love dogs and haven't recovered from the loss of my last two and miss them so much. decided i just can't go thru this again but desire one of every kind out there. you are smart bringing a new pup into your life while you go thru your grief process, which is necessary. unlike humans, our dogs love us unconditionally. I'm still having difficulty viewing photos of our last two and this post has helped me --- and glad you posted. Time helps.
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  ziddina

  Heaven, a "memorial" is a good idea...

  My favorite "memorial" is to rescue another animal - after a period of mourning, of course... It can really hurt to get a new animal before one has adjusted to the loss of the beloved friend...

  In fact, that's the only thing that gets me past the loss of a pet... Rescuing another animal who's in the same dire straits as the long-time companion...

  (((((Heaven))))) and (((((((Witness 007))))))
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  White Dove

  I'm so sorry for your loss. Got tears reading your post and am cuddling with my dog and cat right now.

  I can't top what everyone said. They said it so perfectly.

  I, too, believe that they are never really gone.

  Egg told me last week, when I was worrying about losing my dog in 10 years or so, that after living out their life span they wouldn't want to keep being dogs and cats.

  They would want to go on to the next life to learn things and and keep growing.

  That was a strange comfort for me, as I believe in the possibility of reincarnation.

  I'm sure your doggy is refreshing himself in the Summerlands.

  That poem was beautiful.

  I lit some candles (vanilla) and incense (nag champa) for your beloved little dog.

  I wish you peace and good memories of your precious loved one, because he really was a family member.
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  Sam Whiskey

  Anyone heard from Witness007? Hope he's OK.....