It Never Gets Any Easier, Does It? Options

[Scooby]

I lost my first pet when I was 10 and I thought I would die.

When I was 20 I lost my beloved labrador, and it took me 8 years before I could even look at another dog.

Last week, it happened again, and it hurts more than any pain I've ever felt in my life. No broken bone, gunshot wound or cranial fracture can compare to this.

They say a good way to combat the grief of losing a pet is to immediately go out & rescue another one, and I agree with that. But, heaven help me, it never gets any easier, does it?

[Juturna]

Dear Scooby,

I loved reading how you rescue dogs. You are saving lives! What a beautiful way to cope with loss. And if this helps you with the grief, then it is working for you. As Moon_bean said, there is no "right way" to deal with loss. The day after my beautiful Victoria was euthanized, I was back on my animal advocacy sites promoting legislation for animal rights.

Yes, the grief is not any easier just because we have gone through it before. And like you, I found it more painful this time than last.

Thank you for sharing the heartfelt photo.

Hope you have a peaceful eveing.
With serenity and gratitude,
Juturna