I just lost my dog tonight...

[Claymore]

I know that none of you care, but I don't have anyone who I can talk to. I was sitting outside, on the phone to just order some food, when I hear my dog start yelping hysterically. It takes me a second to recognize she's hurt, then to see a car come to a halt right next to her. She's a small dog, but I could see her little body just frantically moving around. I just yelled at my sister in the house, then ran out to the dog. She stopped moving before I even came out of the door, and I think stopped breathing.

It's actually my sister's dog, and she was old anyways -- about 12 or 13 -- but I guess I'm just more attached than I realized. Since I got laid-off last year, I've spent a lot of time at home with it, and I could barely even speak. I've been crying off-and-on tonight, as has my sister.

It's my sister I'm really worried about. We've pretty much had to take care of ourselves for most of our lives, and while we both have had bouts of depression, she's actually had to take medication as hers has lasted pretty much forever. The dog would get so excited when she'd get home from school or work, or even if she'd only been out of the house for a few hours. The dog would also sleep up in her room every night.

Like I said, I know that nobody cares, but... I guess I just don't know what else to do. I've got no one to talk to about it. When we lost our dogs and children, there was always a shoulder to cry on, or an ear to listen. Now, it just feels... lonely. Every time I hear some little noise, I just instinctively turn like she's (our dog) is gonna be there. I've lost friends and family before, but this just really hurts.

Again, I know none of you care; I guess I just needed to get vent. If you bothered to read any of this; thanks. Stupid as it is, I feel a little better just having typed this.

[Fuzzzie]

Sorry about that

[Spectral]

My dog got hit by a car when I was a kid... it sucked. I don't really have much else to add. Sorry

[jibbyjackjoe]

All life, sadly comes to an end. Clearly, that dog was loved so fiercely. It truly was lucky to have such good owners.
Loss is never easy, but it helps to talk about it when you're at rock bottom.
Keep your head up.

[Deleted]

We lost a labrador to being hit by a car when I was younger, it was bloody awful, I've lost another dog to old age since then, its always horrible to lose a loved pet

[Pontificate]

Take consolation in the fact that you gave her a wonderful life. 12-13 years is a long life for a dog. You and your sister made hers happy and don't ever forget it.

[Schirmy]

I love animals myself, especially my dog. I care plenty, OP, and I love you too.

Would give you a bro hug if I could right now.

[Rocko9]

Sorry for your loss, dogs can be as close to you as a sibling.

[TheOne]

I live alone. I am dependent on my dog for companionship as well. I don't know what I would do if I were to suddenly and unexpectedly lose that. I am sorry for your loss. Get another. I know it's not the same, but it will help. Do it as soon as possible. This will give you something to focus your attention on and help you through the mourning process.

[Kivana]

Losing a pet never gets easier no matter what people say. When we lost our rescue cat mum and me were in pieces, he was one of the family FFS and now he was gone, i still miss that dappy ginger puss.

One word of advice though. Make sure you say your goodbyes when you take her to the vet/bury her/whatever you have planned. We never said bye to our cat when we had the chance as we were too heartbroken, but it is one decision i regret every day. Love them in life, honour them in death.

[Beavis]

Sorry, that sucks.

[Deleted]

Sorry for your loss mate, I know the feeling

[Ginantonicus]

Sorry to hear that. I remember the Kelpie I had as a kid. He would go into the bush at grandma's house and find the biggest stick he could find and he'd be holding it in the center of balance. You couldn't call what he brought back a stick really more like a whole tree they could be more than 5 meters long. In the end he got a stomach ulcer and we had to put him down. We buried him in the backyard and planted a Fig tree on top of him. Its been over 15 years and i still get teary typing this. One thing I've learned over the years is some where some one is going through the same thing as you and quite a few have been through it before.

[mswt5avsfan]

Sorry to hear that...I just lost my cat last night. He ran out the door under our feet and up a tall tree. Couldnt get him down and eventually had to just leave him up there for the night. This morning he was no where to be found. He was one of my favorite cats Ive ever had. So sweet and so friendly. He wasnt one of those cats that wanted nothing to do with you. He was always ready to curl up in your lap. Doubt Ill ever see him again.

[Rhyseh]

I'm really sad to hear about your loss. I buried my dog earlier this year, she had bone cancer and was in constant pain. I had to make the call to the vet to come out and give her the injection. It's such a hard thing when you lose them and I can only imagine how much grief it would cause to lose a pet in an accident.

I understand how you feel with not having anyone to talk to. You don't realise what a big part they play in your life until they are gone.

I recently rescued a young dog from the local pound here who was malnourished and abused by her last owners. I can honestly say that its one of the most rewarding experiences to take in a dog and give it a loving home. When enough time has passed I would highly recommend rescuing an adult dog.

[YugoXIII]

I'm sorry for your loss, it's nice to see people who truly love and care for their pets as much as you and your sister have. There isn't really much anyone can say to help to ease the pain, but always know that you've done everything you could to give your dog a long, happy life. I know a lot of people know the pain you are going through, I myself have had to say my goodbyes to two of the best dogs a guy could ask for. Always know you aren't alone.

[FathomFear]

Sorry to hear that...I just lost my cat last night. He ran out the door under our feet and up a tall tree. Couldnt get him down and eventually had to just leave him up there for the night. This morning he was no where to be found. He was one of my favorite cats Ive ever had. So sweet and so friendly. He wasnt one of those cats that wanted nothing to do with you. He was always ready to curl up in your lap. Doubt Ill ever see him again.

I'm optimistic for you. Cats, even indoor cats, are pretty resourceful--especially if you haven't declawed them.

A friend of mine lost his cat earlier in the summer. It just appeared at his doorstep three weeks later, looking as if he'd been through two wars. lol.

[Noujou]

I know that none of you care, but I don't have anyone who I can talk to. I was sitting outside, on the phone to just order some food, when I hear my dog start yelping hysterically. It takes me a second to recognize she's hurt, then to see a car come to a halt right next to her. She's a small dog, but I could see her little body just frantically moving around. I just yelled at my sister in the house, then ran out to the dog. She stopped moving before I even came out of the door, and I think stopped breathing.

It's actually my sister's dog, and she was old anyways -- about 12 or 13 -- but I guess I'm just more attached than I realized. Since I got laid-off last year, I've spent a lot of time at home with it, and I could barely even speak. I've been crying off-and-on tonight, as has my sister.

It's my sister I'm really worried about. We've pretty much had to take care of ourselves for most of our lives, and while we both have had bouts of depression, she's actually had to take medication as hers has lasted pretty much forever. The dog would get so excited when she'd get home from school or work, or even if she'd only been out of the house for a few hours. The dog would also sleep up in her room every night.

Like I said, I know that nobody cares, but... I guess I just don't know what else to do. I've got no one to talk to about it. When we lost our dogs and children, there was always a shoulder to cry on, or an ear to listen. Now, it just feels... lonely. Every time I hear some little noise, I just instinctively turn like she's (our dog) is gonna be there. I've lost friends and family before, but this just really hurts.

Again, I know none of you care; I guess I just needed to get vent. If you bothered to read any of this; thanks. Stupid as it is, I feel a little better just having typed this.

having lost 2 dogs, one in a having to be put down due to pancreas problems and another due to a aneurism, i can feel your pain on how it is to lose a dog and a part of your family, because it hits you directly in the heart, i feel your pain, but think about it this way, you had her for 12-13 years, which is more then if you added the ages of both my dogs (first one died at 4, second one died at 5-6months), so just remember the memories, and know that she'll always be with you

also typing out something like this and even if people dont read it, is a means of griefing and in times like this, you need to left these feelings out, so its good to vent...

again i really feel for you man, im sorry

[Greeney]

I think anyone who's had a pet cares and shares your pain. My condolences.

[Tiffcore]

This is from my boyfriend rewcore and I: Back in May we had to put on puppy down. He cried more for the loss of his puppy than for any of his family members lost. He spend every minute with them (being as he is currently unemployed) we only had him for 4 months. in really sorry for your loss :/