My dog died.

[Malkavian]

What the hell is wrong with you? OP lost a companion he loved very much. Your posts are very insensitive.

Actually I'm being very considerate, in todays economic climate we cant be picky about where our next meal comes from. Personally I've been eating my neighbours pets for weeks, it's amazing what you can do with a bear trap and some cat food.

You know, as funny as you might picture yourself(and I might, in other circumstances) there is such a thing as context. Being a smartass in a thread where a 13-year old laments the loss of his dog, is not really the right context.
But I suppose I'm writing in vain here.

 

[RetiarySword]

That sucks dude, keep it strong, he probly had a good life. (I say probly because I never met him).

The pain will pass.

xx

 

[seious]

i lost a dog i had since i was born a couple a years ago and i know what your going through buddy. i know its difficult at first but soon the tears will be gone and you will sleep well but theres nothing worse then losing a freind human or animal. i would say try distract yourself but the best thing to is to let it all out talk to someone or just cry until you cant cry any more i hope this helps sorry for your loss. hang in there.

 

[seious]

no your right man that guys being tottaly heartless this guy lost a freind and you think its funny to be a total smartass about it for shame.

 

[Deadpool062]

What's the point of this.

I really didnt feel good so i made a thread thinking people might help me to feel better. It worked.

 

[flaming_squirrel]

You know, as funny as you might picture yourself(and I might, in other circumstances) there is such a thing as context. Being a smartass in a thread where a 13-year old laments the loss of his dog, is not really the right context.
But I suppose I'm writing in vain here.

For a moment there I almost forgot that this is SERIOUS BUSINESS. Why thank you sir for dragging me back to Earth before making the most heinous of errors.

 

[Enzeru92]

man that sucks i lost three dogs long time ago too it sucks having to lose a dog that is almost apart of u

 

[PurpleLeafRave]

Remember the good times, rather then swell on the death.
Remember how she lived, not how she died.

This. My family's been through a lot of deaths, and they have given me this advice should I ever experience it.

Sorry for your loss.

Get a turtle.

I'm tempted to do that now that you've said it. It can live in my bath.
And I shall call it Billy.

 

[similar.squirrel]

'The soul of a dog
he's alive and not gone
To the farm
Like the others said.'

I think you should read 'Timbuktu' by Paul Auster.
I'm fortunate enough to have never lost a longtime pet, but I'd imagine the coping strategy is similar to that of losing a relative. Hang in there =]

 

[FranzTyphid]

sounds cool having a dog i have a cat which is dull

 

[Tinneh]

Really sorry to hear that, mate... But as many have said before me, focus on the good times that were had and move on.
~Tin

 

[The_Echo]

Just let your feelings handle themselves. Wanna cry? Go cry. Feel like hitting something? Hit something.

I can't attest to how well that works, because I naturally and habitually shut everything away. It seems like it should work, though.

Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.

So he should smile because his dog died? Solid Advice

He was referring to the time he was able to spend with his dog.

 

[NeutralMunchHotel]

Remember the good times, rather then swell on the death.
Remember how she lived, not how she died.

Whenever people say that, it's always bugged me.

Yes, it's all well and good saying that from an outside perspective, but when you're in mourning (especially so soon after the death, like the OP) it's damn hard to do that. And, even if you do manage to think about the good times, the main thought in your head is how there won't be any more.

It's a downwards spiral, and that's what's awful about death. There's no way out of the misery-loop.

 

[the1ultimate]

I found that letting all my feelings out, burning them up left me exhausted and lessened their effect on me.

Actually, that sounds unhealthy, but it kind of helped me.

I also recommend immersing yourself in a game when you can't bear to think about it anymore.

I'm sorry for your loss, I know how you feel since I lost my dog to cancer a year ago. Whether you know it's coming or not, it doesn't help.

 

[Sark]

My dog died last year. I had her since I was three and she died at fourteen. The dog was probably my best friend and I was devistated. I feel no shame saying that I cried quite a bit.

My advice: Let your emotions out, but engage in normal things, don't skip school or anything.

 

[WhiteRat07]

sorry for your loss i hope the support you got from this thread cheered you up when i have lost loved ones in the past i usually just worked really hard on something one that always helped me when i was younger was putting a model together the distraction makes the void from not having them there not seem so empty

 

[Gruthar]

I don't have much new to add. As others have said, if you were close to your pets, the pain will never really go away, it just lessens over time. I still get a bit misty eyed when I think back to the deaths of my childhood companions. From experience, all I can say is that the first few days are the hardest by far. How you grieve is your business, but grieve. Once you've done that, carry on your dog's memory -- that's the best thing you can do for her -- just be careful not to dwell on it. You've still got to keep moving forward.

On coping with grief, I don't know what else to say. Everybody's different. Sleeping, though difficult to come by in such times, has always helped me get through the worst of days. Play video games, partake in a whatever hobbies you have, anything that will consume your mind for a while. Those distractions here and there add up, time goes by, and eventually you feel better.

 

[Baby Tea]

Remember the good times, rather then swell on the death.
Remember how she lived, not how she died.

Whenever people say that, it's always bugged me.

Yes, it's all well and good saying that from an outside perspective, but when you're in mourning (especially so soon after the death, like the OP) it's damn hard to do that. And, even if you do manage to think about the good times, the main thought in your head is how there won't be any more.

It's a downwards spiral, and that's what's awful about death. There's no way out of the misery-loop.

Well I've taken my own advice right after the death of two of my grandparents.
And right after the death of my own very loved dog (Rhu the Samoyed...best dog ever).

And you know what? It helps.
Sure you still miss them, it's not a cure for grief.
And yes of course you think about how you'll never have those good memories again.

But the point is to remember that your relationship with that person (Or pet) has been one of happiness and joy, and that your life was enriched by the presence of their friendship/companionship. And therefore, cense of their friendship/companionship,would they want you to wallow in grief?

You will grief at a close death, that's only normal.
But it's how you handle that grief that really matters.