Feeling Lonely Tonight Options

[Sad Dog Mom]

I am new to the site and am glad I found it. I lost my dog Buddy 2 weeks ago after 14 years. He was old and I knew the time was drawing near - he died at home with me lying next to him and for that I am grateful. I had called the vet to ask him if he could come put him to sleep but he said no, he'd be in the office in the a.m. I was so distraught that it didn't occur to me to call another vet that I knew to come help me. I am haunted by Buddy's last hours and the thought that he was suffering. I am so sad without him. I miss him so much and expect to see him and he's not there. It's so hard to change your habits after so many years. Some days are better than others and tonight it's not so good. Just when I need him the most to comfort me, he's not here. I am so lonely without him - he was truly my "Buddy".

[Felicia]

I am new to the site and am glad I found it. I lost my dog Buddy 2 weeks ago after 14 years. He was old and I knew the time was drawing near - he died at home with me lying next to him and for that I am grateful. I had called the vet to ask him if he could come put him to sleep but he said no, he'd be in the office in the a.m. I was so distraught that it didn't occur to me to call another vet that I knew to come help me. I am haunted by Buddy's last hours and the thought that he was suffering. I am so sad without him. I miss him so much and expect to see him and he's not there. It's so hard to change your habits after so many years. Some days are better than others and tonight it's not so good. Just when I need him the most to comfort me, he's not here. I am so lonely without him - he was truly my "Buddy".

[Felicia]

I'm also new to the site......I lost my Sringer "Brittany" on June 24th.......I also knew it was time to let go. To not be selfish & try to keep her with me, knowing she's in pain. She was diagnosed with Cushings Disease......Took her to the vet to put her down........But all they cared about was how I was going to pay for it......So I took her home. And went back to my other vet, who knew her well. He was the same vet that had put my ##er Spaniel down 12 yrs. earlier. After she was gone, the vet came back in the room & we hugged & cried together......That is compassion......
i was feeling alot of guilt & was playing the "what if" game.....What if I brought her sooner to the vet, what if I kept her home a couple of more days, wouls he have gotten better. All these questions were answered by the vet saying that I gave Brittany the best 12 yrs. she could of possibly have had.....She went everywhere with me. She was like my side kick.......But now a part of me is missing.....Such an empty feeling.....
I'm so glad that I found this web site......It helps to know that there are people who really know what you're going thru.....It's only been 3 days, but it seems like 3 yrs. that she's been gone. I still run right home after work, thinking that she'll be there when I turn the key. Everytime i see someone walking their dog, I start crying.....
They say it'll get easier, but I haven't gone thru the 1st's yet. 1st Thanksgiving without her, Xmas, birthday
But you are in my thoughts