My dog died 2 years ago i still cry. (my spelling will be terrible)

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I am not a an emotional person.... I left my parents house bought myself a dog he was my pride and joy he had been with me through relationship break ups moving house new jobs illness he helped me through big parts of my life we watched each other grow up. I would take him everywhere with me he gave me alot of happyness in his 5yrs of life he was put to sleep 2years ago he was a healthy dog but something happened and I couldnt afford his surgery. so I took him to get destroyed. I feel like I let him down I still feel awful and the worst thing is I felt heartbreak and its never gone away.

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  • dirtybirdy
    9 years ago

    I still think about the dogs that my parents had when I was a kid. They were great and I miss them a lot. Now I have two of my own and every once in a while I remember that they won't be around forever and I really don't like to think about it. It will be devastating to say the least.

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    • pixie44
      9 years ago

      Yea I think about that stuff too sometimes. It's really sad. I wish they had a longer life span. :/

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      • dirtybirdy
        9 years ago

        I got upset just writing that comment. At least I find some comfort knowing that I rescued them and they have a life worth living now, for as long it may last. They know I love them and the excitement they show every single time I walk in the door is the best feeling. Even if I go outside and come right back in they are so happy to see me. *sniffle* :*} those poochies mean the world to me.

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        • pixie44
          9 years ago

          That's a fantastic way to look at it! I love it. Cheered me up :)

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  • Cuntsiclestick
    9 years ago

    This is normal. My dog Blackie died back in 2012 and I still think of her to the point where she often appears in my dreams.

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  • GreenPelican
    9 years ago

    I'm sorry to hear this :( I recently lost my childhood dog (got him when I was 10 and I'm 23 now) and it's been hard. I still cry sometimes but I think the important thing is to remember the good times and the joy he gave you/the joy you gave him

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  • pixie44
    9 years ago

    First of all, pets are like your family. Whether you view them as a brother/ sister or a child. So imagine losing a loved one its normal to cry after a few years still. Especially when they were a big part in your life like that.

    Also just note that if your animal was sick and you couldn't afford to do surgery its not your fault. You didn't give him any illness it just happened. And you chose a very unselfish thing by letting your dog pass with out any pain and having to endure any pain from the illness. There's a lot of people who spend loads of money just to keep them around and have their pets suffer. (Which isn't bad either) But try to look at it from that view. YOU LOVED YOUR DOG. YOU STILL LOVE HIM. AND YOU DID A VERY UNSELFISH THING BY NOT LETTING HIM SUFFER.

    Its okay to be sad but don't let what happen destroy your mind like that. You did everything you can, vets are VERY expensive. And Im sure your dog is in a better place now. I hope you feel better<3

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    • wafflesundays
      9 years ago

      thank you I never really thought of it like that. I guess it was for the best. I am a very happy person just this always gets me. it was what I thought was the best for both of us at the time.

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  • ToxikIsntNormal
    8 years ago

    It's extremely normal. If any of my cats die, I won't be back into it for a while. I'll feel like it's my fault, even if their death is normal.

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  • NathanScott
    8 years ago

    Thanks for this post OP. I have a dog i got when i was 11.I'm 23 now.I can honeslty say some of my best times are spent seating outside enjoying the sun with my dog.
    So yes,its normal how ur feeling.

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  • smellypillowgirl
    9 years ago

    when my tarantula Legolas died I cried for 3 days solid. He was areally friendly lad who loved to hang out with me on my bed. He would crawl to the top of his tank when I walked into the room and I would let him out and he would crawl up and down my arms and sit in my lap. He was amazing so so friendly. I am gutted. I miss him. People would say its just a spider.....no he wasnt he was my baby. He had swag.

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  • KeddersPrincess
    9 years ago

    Mine ran away three years ago. The pain never goes away :(

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  • Nolanduz
    9 years ago

    Some people take longer than others to make it completely through the grieving process, especially when it's something close like a pet.

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  • wafflesundays
    9 years ago

    its the most pantsest thing about getting a dog is they die.

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