Sudden Death Of My Little Girl Options

[JoanneL]

I am very new here as I just registered last night. I wrote a new topic post but now I can't find it on the site so I am trying again. My husband took our 2 little Schnoodles out for their morning walk on Monday and a few minutes later I got his frantic call. Our little girl had gotten off her leash, run into the street and was hit and killed by a car. We took her to the ER even though we knew she was gone. I can't remember ever being so hysterical in my life. I have cried and wailed for the last 4 days.
I am so glad I found this site last night and that all of you are out there. It is so lonely trying to go through this pain. My husband and I are not really able to talk much about it yet. I know he is replaying the scene in his head and always will. We have our little boy, her brother, and he is trying to figure out why everything has changed.
Friends have said we should think to the future about getting another dog but right now all I can think about is my Zoe and the fact that I will never hold her again or get those sweet kisses from her when I get home from work at night.

[moon_beam]

Joanne, bringing your Zoe's ashes back home does have two sides: on the one side it can be a relief to have our beloved companions back home, although not in the same way, while on the other side it is yet another blatant reminder that our beloved companions are no longer physically with us in the way we so desperately want them to be.

I am so sorry you are having pain in your back and neck. Many years ago I required intensive PT for serious injuries from an automobile collision, and had an excellent physical therapist. I still require the use of a cane, and occasionally my walker, but for the most part just looking at me one never would suspect the extent of my injuries. I hope your recovery will be successful, Joanne. Chronic pain is debilitating, and when you are coping with grief, it only adds to the burden of your heart.

When my Oslo joined the angels on Thanksgiving weekend 2009, many people asked me if I would ever get another canine companion. The vet techs, as compassionate as they are, just could not accept - - at first - - why my answer is "no." Joanne, this is a decision only you can make that is in both your and your precious Zack's best interest.

Joanne, thank you so much for letting us know how things are going for you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and will look forward to knowing how you're doing whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam