Sudden loss of my puppy

It has been one week since I lost my Remy. he was my dear little papillon and would have celebrated being 4 months old Monday. In the 6 wonderful weeks I had him he was my sunshine. He was pure love and pure joy-not just to me but to the entire neighborhood. And then suddenly he was gone-a tragic accident while I was at work and my significant other was at home with him. It isn’t my other’s fault. I keep telling myself it isn’t anyone’s fault. But I miss him so much. If I had known that morning would be the last time I’d see him, I would have done things differently-stayed home with him, for one. I still can’t believe he is gone. I only knew him a short while, true, but he was my family and completely wriggled his way into my heart. Now all that is left is a hole. I wrote here hoping to find someone to relate to my pain. My SO doesn’t handle grief the same way. He doesn’t cry and I am beginning to worry that I am being a drag. I need to find somewhere else for comfort. Thanks for reading. It means so much.

It dosen’t take long long for a puppy to become a member of your family. I would feel the same way that you are feeling. You have lost a friend and family member. Everyone grieves in their own way, and I’m sure your SO knows this and understands. I know from experience that the pain of losing Remy will lessen, but it has always taken me a long time to overcome my grief at the loss of a pet. I have owned multipul pets for years, and even though when I come home from the vet and my other friends are waiting for me, there’s still the overwhelming grief and hole in my heart for the friend I’ve lost. I hope this poem helps you, I know it has helped me and many of my friends.

The Rainbow Bridge

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 pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run 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 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 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…

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hi,

i’m sorry to hear that from you… i would feel the same way if i lose my pood…

it’s a great idea that you shared your grief with us.. in this way we can give you comfort and you will be able to ease the pain..

it’s just a matter of acceptance, try moving on and consider having a new one.. in this way you can have a rebound…

for more tips on hoe to overcome grief…

http://dogtime.com/grief.html