I Am So Heartbroken, saddness of losing a pet Options

[boatlady13]

My sweet little Yorkshire Terrier Miss Ellie has been suffering for nine months with heart disease and kidney failure. Her poor little heart just couldn't keep up with the failing kidneys and she died at 1:00 am Dec. 26th. I am so heartbroken that she is gone although I know she was suffering in the last day of her life and is now resting at peace.

However the emptiness in my heart of losing my beloved companion at the holiday is almost more than i can bear. My heart is broken and i miss my loving little dog so very much. I am now alone in my home with no echos of pawprints across my wood floors. I know time heals all wounds but right now this pain and aloneness is unbearable. Hence this post to this board to purge the pain from a heart that is grieving as much as it loved.

I know I have to eat but can't seem to even do that. My stomach is tied in one big knot. Nothing seems to be easing this pain and i didn't go to work today as I can't quit crying. I am packing up all my little girls clothes, blankets, beds and baskets and it's killing me. Thought I would try to get through the process before going back to work. I believe companies need to add the loss of a family pet to their bereavement benefits. So glad i work for myself and can take time off when I need it as I need the day off today.

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[ryancat]

Hello.I am so sorry for your loss.I know it is hard to lose a beloved pet,especially around the holidays.There's not really anything I can say to you to make it better except that your not alone in your feelings and you came to the right place.A lot of us here are going thur the same thing that you are.I lost my beloved kitty of 16 years named Sox on Oct. 13th to feline diabetes and kidney failure.I was broken up over it for weeks and I still have days where I miss him so bad I can hardly stand it but time does make it alittle bit easier to bear.I don't think you ever really get over losing them you just learn how to live with the loss and move on because there really isn't any other option.Please try to take care of yourself,getting sick or not eating will not bring her back.Try to remember all the good times you shared and the love you had for her instead of the sadness of her passing.She found a good home with you and she was lucky for that and you were lucky to have her as well.She is safe now,no longer in pain or suffering,she is at peace and she will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge until it is your time to pass on.Your beloved angel can live on forever in your heart and in your thoughts.My prayers are with you and please feel free to come here as often as you need to.We all understand here and we know just how you feel.Sincerely,Renee (Sox's mom)