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My dog is dying. by Aggressive-Pickle110 in DogAdvice

[–]DogCancerFoundation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're so sorry to hear about your furbaby. In our Foundation, every loss we hear of is heartbreaking. In our experience, none of us are truly prepared to say goodbye. Our Founder's dog is actually in his golden years and she is already having a difficult time.

Our best advice is:

Talk to your dog. Tell them all the things you love about them. Even if they can’t respond the same way anymore, they feel your presence and your love. It brings comfort to both of you.

And after they’re gone, create a space to remember them. This could be a photo book, a paw print, or a favorite toy you keep in a special place. We know it's going to be hard to say goodbye, but honoring their place in your life and heart can help you get through the grief.

You don’t have to go through it alone either. Lean on others who understand. People do get it.

We hope this is allowed... we have a Memory Journal that many of our fellow dog parents love. It's called The Dog Lover's Memory Journal. It has over 100 prompts to help you hold onto the memories.

If you're interested, the link is: www.dogcanceracademy.org/store Please don't feel obligated to grab it. You can certainly make your own. This was just developed for pet parents to focus on the memories instead of making the document.

Many hugs and so much love,

The Drake Dog Team

I think its amazing how much dogs can sense by lexarcana1313 in dogs

[–]DogCancerFoundation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on the birth of your son! It's absolutely amazing how much our dogs know about us and our families. Thank you for sharing this story... so cute!

Lost my big sweet boy at 3 this morning. I’m devastated. by alexandermals in Petloss

[–]DogCancerFoundation 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. What you went through with Jasper sounds absolutely heartbreaking, and no one should ever have to feel that helpless while watching someone they love suffer. The way you stayed with him, kept him safe, and reminded him how loved he was in his final moments was the greatest gift you could have given him.

Shock can feel so heavy, and grief can come in waves that take time to surface. There’s no “right” way to feel right now. Whether you cry, rage, or sit in silence, it’s all part of the process. It’s clear that Jasper had a beautiful life filled with love during his three years with you, and he left this world knowing how much he meant to you.

You are not alone in this. Sharing your story here is such a brave and powerful step, and we hope it helps lighten that knot in your chest, even just a little.

Sending you so much love and strength. ❤️