ok well it was this night and i needed to buy canned goods for a donation … if i donated those cans i would get a free dress wristband for school. so i told my dad and he was going to the store but the car wouldnt start.. the store was like 5 blocks away so he whent walking ..along took our 3 year old chihuahua dog .. later on while my mom sister and i were eating dinner we heard loud talking.. my mom ran out the door and i followed and saw my dad with the dog in his arm..he was dead…i was screaming and crying so was my sister…i feel it was my fault !!! but in the same time it was my dads fault because he didnt put the leash on the dog. this happened this year november 14 its like over 4 months now but i still cant get over it… my mom my sister and my dad think i have but no..and i also had this dream the day before yesterday.. that my sister and i whent to this room and had the chance to see him one more time and then we said bye and he left . the dream made everything worst
How Can I Get Over My Dog’s Death?
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Reveille ©
October 27, 2009 at 7:43 am
I am very sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is never an easy thing. We lost our lab 4 years ago and I think of him often. Just remember that your dog will always remain in your heart, try and remember the happy memories you shared with your dog. Take care of yourself. I hope this helps and I also posted a pet loss website that may help as well.
animalsr
October 27, 2009 at 7:50 am
Just Let it go. If you can stop blaming your self for the death of your dog I guess it will be alright.
Saint
October 27, 2009 at 8:02 am
Read Sylvia Browne’s book about animals and dying. She said they will be waiting for us when we pass over. That they are healthy and playful on the other side and have many friends there. Don’t feel guilty, just learn from your mistake. I find it’s easier to get another dog when one dies. It won’t replace the one that died but it will give you something new to focus on. Maybe try a different breed so you won’t compare them but feeling guilty won’t bring your dog back, so learn from the accident instead.
Jacky rox
October 27, 2009 at 8:32 am
I am very sorry for your loss. I know what it feels like, blaming everything on yourself, but knowing it really wasn’t your fault.
It was NOT your fault.
I think the dreams were his way of showing you he has crossed over the rainbow bridge.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
Rainbow Bridge Poem…
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….
Author unknown…
You are in my thoughts.
Doggirl
October 27, 2009 at 9:01 am
Its very hard to get over, but in time you’ll be able to remember all the fun times you had with your dog, and it won’t be so painful. If you & your family want another dog, look on Petfinder.com for dogs in shelters in your area. If you adopt a dog who only has days before being put to sleep, it may help you to know you’ve saved his life.
miaugh
October 27, 2009 at 9:39 am
Talk to a counselor, you need to work through this.
Fudge's Mom
October 27, 2009 at 9:46 am
Some vet clinics offer grief counseling. What ever you do dont get another dog until your over this death.
Nicole L
October 27, 2009 at 10:08 am
Get another dog – not a chihuahua, though, or you’ll always be comparing the one you lost with the new one. Get a yorkie or something if you want a little dog.
You have my condolences and sympathies on the loss of your beloved pet. I lost my golden retriever about 12 years ago, and it still hurts to think about her. But my new dogs keep my spirits up and keep me from thinking about her, and that helps a lot.
Good luck!
Apacapac
October 27, 2009 at 10:39 am
Time heals all wounds
AmBulldo
October 27, 2009 at 11:14 am
I witnessed my dog get hit by a car and it was devistating… but we got a dog within the same month and it made getting over my other dogs death a million times easier…
blondeeb
October 27, 2009 at 12:08 pm
You are still suffering from guilt. It was not your fault, these things happen. It is very sad.
You must try to forgive yourself and know it was not your fault.
It was an accident.