How do i cope with my dog dying?

Question

i rescued a great dane a couple of years ago that was gang initiated she had green spray paint all over her and all of her teeth knocked out. and frozen to the ditch in the middle of winter. i rushed her to the vet and took care of all the problems that she had and nursed her back to health and has lived with me ever since. the only problem is that i grew very attached to her and she grew very attached to me and we have been side be side. for two years. she never left my sight, and never left my side. but now shes gone she died yesterday sleeping with me on the couch. and now i don't know what to do. i am really hating myself right now because i was not awake when she left. i didn't get to say goodbye. someone help.

Answer 1

get a new pet. You won't be so lonely, you'll get to rescue another animal and your dogs passing will become a positive thing. You loved your dog and took great care of it now it's time to be a life saver to another animal in desperate need of love. You won't forget your great dane, another animal won't be a replacement just someone to make new memories with.

Answer 2

think about it this way,

animals know when they're gonna die

if your dog felt like it's her time, she should've woken you up or at least let you know

maybe she knows you'll just feel even worse if you get to watch her leave,...

my pet dog died a few years ago, we were very close, i didn't get to say goodbye to him too,...

i guess he knows i'm a big crybaby that's why he didn't let me say goodbye before he died TT^TT

Answer 3

This is the really hard part of having a dog. They don't live as long as we do so many of us have to say goodbye to more than one dog. You gave her a very good life and lots of love while she was with you and that's what really counts. You were right beside her at the end so try not to feel bad that you weren't awake then. She must have gone very quietly in her sleep so that's good. All of us would like to be there at the last moment but it isn't always possible. Give it time, it will hurt less after a while.  

Answer 4

im sorry this has happened to your furry friend.

the best thing i can say is i know exactly how you feel.

i really believe that these animals were placed in our lives for a reason

to show us love, to be our fan club when we get home, to make us laugh, to cheers us up when we feel lousy, she gave alot without realizing it, but you gave her the best life she could have asked for, you showed her love and kindness, and im sure if dogs could talk she would have said thank you,

and just think when she died, she died  resting near her best friend

thats pretty poetic

i hope you feel better.

allow yourself to grieve and try and remember the happiness she brought you.

Answer 5

You gave love and a home to an abused animal. She loved you so much. You were with her when she died. You were right next to her. She was warm and loved in your care. I am truly sorry that she died but now she has gone over the rainbow and will wait for you. You will cry but you'll have the good memories. I still miss dogs I had years ago.  

Answer 6

Heather, please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences for the loss of your fur baby. I myself have loved and lost eight dogs in my 59 years and each and every one was special to me. Obviously, I have learned something along the way and the main thing to keep in mind is this: We know going into the human/canine relationship, that we WILL out live them and MUST be prepared to part with them. They simply are not allowed to stay on earth very long because there are so many others waiting to come to us and fill our lives, our hearts and our homes. Your girl died next to you on the couch while you slept, to spare your heart the grief. GOD, likewise spared her the grief of leaving you behind. You are not at fault there. It's just GOD doing His/Her thing. He/She knows you would have suffered too badly. Forgive yourself for a mistake you DID NOT MAKE.



   Remember one thought always,, she isn't gone away, she has merely gone ahead and WILL be waiting for you just over the "Rainbow Bridge", where all our pets go when they can no longer stay here. There, they play all day long with one another in perfect health and await the day when you two (and all your departed animals) WILL once again be together. You MUST save another dog (or cat) from being put down for the crime of having no home. That dog must not be thought of as a replacement of your girl, rather think of it as a way to express all the things you and your girl learned while she was here. You have exhibited the capacity to love one of GOD'S greatest creations, you must not stop! After all, DOG is GOD spelled backwards. Find another dog, even if you must wait till you find THE right one.



   I have taken the time to talk to you because I KNOW!!! I know how much you are hurting. I know how the tears come from nowhere and I know how the sounds of your departed dog is still echoing in your home and in your heart. I lost my German Shepherd of 12 years in May. Last week I rescued a homeless 8 year old. We are both happy and confident there is one out there just waiting for you, waiting for a new beginning for both of you. Celebrate these thoughts and take a look at this web site for starters:   http://www.petfinder.com/     Go for it!

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Answer 7

You are such a kind soul!

I'm sorry you lost your dog.  I have been in the same situation, losing a pet unexpectedly, and it's natural to feel devastated and extremely sad for weeks.  What I found most helpful was to look into getting a new dog.

You will be able to put this nurturing energy into another animal, and although you will always love the dog that you lost, you will not be replacing her, just starting fresh and healing yourself.  I found that as soon as I started looking into a new puppy, the grief was more manageable.

Good luck