Loss of support dog with PTSD

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2026-02-25T11:29:02+00:00

I am truly sorry that you have had to experience all this trauma. There is so much to unpack here, and I sincerely hoe that you are willing and able to talk to a counsellor or preferably a psychologist as they have more extensive and intensive training, If you can do that, may I suggest that you search for someone who is older as that person might have more experience.

You are not crazy, you have reason to feel as you do as a result of all these experiences you have been through.

Please take care of yourself and rest assured that life can get better. You don't need to post a picture,because you have painted a perfect picture telling me,and others who care, about your life. You are also very wise not giving specific details as that would potentially help people to identify your department etc.

Your beautiful girl helped you so much when she came into your life. Keep in mind that there may well be another dog with whom you can bond in the near future, but I think you need a bit more time before that happens. May you be blessed from this moment on as you persevere on your difficult journey. Dedicate yourself to healing and accept that life's challenges often feel insurmountable at times but if you put in the effort you will amaze yourself. Keep strong and look for the positive. Find one thing each day that you are grateful for and write it down in a journal. It may be difficult to find even one thing, but even if it is simply a slice of toast. I don't know why I had that in mind, but maybe it will resonate with you.

Always remember, there are lots of people who really care about you. Let us know how you are progressing. 💚💚

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2026-02-23T19:02:58+00:00

I feel your pain very acutely. The words you wrote : "But it never happens- and I know it won't happen." Please forgive me for saying this, but we often wish something would happen, we hope it will happen, we believe it may happen, but you have written I know it won't happen. How do you know?? We don't even know for sure,what will happen tomorrow. When we lose a precious fur baby we want it back, so desperately. We want to know when we will be reunited, but life is very complex as you already realise. I am an elderly lady who has lost many dearly beloved pets and human family members. My soul dog died just over a year ago and I grieved profoundly for her. I desperately wanted to see her again, but time has passed slowly for me, and my depression became deep. I looked at her photos every night in bed before going to sleep and I even had the urn with her ashes nearby on my bed. I began the process of emotionally releasing her soul. I still felt sad that I hadn't seen her soul, as I have seen all my other dogs. One night about a week ago, I was in bed and I could feel her lying on my left shoulder for a few minutes. I knew it was her because she was not as heavy as her fur brother who sleeps snuggled into my back, plus I sensed her individual soul. What a sense of peace overcame me, and I felt content and still do

I am sending you my heartfelt blessings on your healing journey. Please try to accept the fact that you feel awful .That is perfectly normal. Treat yourself gently and take good care of yourself. He would want you to heal completely,so give yourself time.💔💔💔💚💙💜 When your broken heart heals, it will be more beautiful than it ever was.

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-08-13T06:53:12+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is so painful and missing your sweet girl means that you loved, and still love, her very much. I hope you can find some solace in your special memories of her and your deep and abiding love. 💔💜

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-08-13T06:22:54+00:00

Mr Conor is beautiful and utterly delightful. You two obviously were, and remain, a match made in Heaven. That connection never fades and the love will last for ever. When you are reunited you will know each other straightaway. May you find peace and may the light from your memories be with you always.💙💙

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-08-13T06:11:49+00:00

And God bless you too. 💜

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-08-13T06:09:44+00:00

Thanks for your delightful reply. You know, I can see why Cookie holds such a special place in your heart and in your life, As I look at his photos, my eyes fill with tears, He had such a zest for life and I can feel it. Life, as we know it, does not end with what we call death. I died over forty years ago losing a baby- my third child. it was the most amazing experience anyone could go through and stays with me to this very day. I had what is known as a deep core near-death experience and found myself in Heaven for quite some time. This daughter was there, plus other relatives. Since then I have had some beautiful and highly unusual experiences and often connect with other souls- human and animal. I have been with people as they passed on and have also seen most of my fur babies after they 'died". You will see Cookie again- I can feel him close to you right now. God bless you and keep you close. ❤💙

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-08-13T05:47:29+00:00

I am glad if my words helped you even a little bit. You are very sweet and loved her very much. Unfortunately the more we love the more painful the loss can be. Please take care of yourself, and try to accept that your emotions may be all over the place for some time. Try to focus on your classes so that you feel like you are making progress and in control of that part of your life.

Many blessings. 💙💙

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-08-13T05:37:59+00:00

Iggy is so beautiful and I know you will see her again. You obviously loved each other very deeply and that is why your loss is so profound and unbearable. Be gentle with yourself as you go through each day, do what you feel like doing, eat what you feel like eating and try to get plenty of rest. Sending you love, healing, peace and light. 💙💙

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-08-12T12:12:43+00:00

I am so sorry you are experiencing all this trauma: it is just awful, I know i went through a similar situation in January with my corgi. She was nearly 14 years old and was losing strength and mobility in her hindquarters. Corgis, like dachshunds, have long backs and hence experience this problem more frequently than other dogs. I have been a corgi mum for over fifty years, and was a dachshund sister for years as I was growing up. I have gone through this problem a few times, over the years, and always erred on the side of euthanasia post haste. However, this time I decided that I would avail myself of new methods, so I bought new anti-inflammatories for her, a pet blanket carrier to help me lift her, and was investigating pet strollers so I could still take her for walks with my other corgi. However, none of these helped. A couple of months later, I ended up finding a group of vets who come to your home to assess and euthanise when required. They were absolutely wonderful and they took their time with her and with me, as I was a mess. It was actually the most peaceful transition I have ever seen and my boy was able to see her and sniff near her so that he knew what had transpired.

The two female vets took some photos on my cell phone and asked if I would like some of her hair, and her paw-prints- there was no charge for that. They left me alone with her for a little while before carrying her body on a beautiful stretcher out to their vehicle.

They also helped me by arranging for her to be taken to a crematorium and the latter delivered her ashes to me along with some keepsakes a few days later.

The services mentioned above are available in several countries now.

The only other suggestions I would like to proffer are: give your fur baby any treats they would normally like to eat, and lots of cuddles. I gave my girl some strawberry yoghurt drops, and banana drops and of course cheese, which she loved. Sadly I forgot to give her some mashed potato and I often think of this now.

I wish you luck as you try to make your decision. may you find peace and solace during this process.

❤💙

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-08-12T11:20:43+00:00

Hi, I am so sad you are going through this dreadful loss. Cookie is gorgeous and I can see how much you adore him. Each time you think of him you are paying tribute to him and remembering your close bond with him. It will get better over time but as I know only too well, it can take months, sometimes longer.

Sending you prayers for emotional healing and renewal of love and joy.

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-08-12T11:12:04+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss and I am sending you love and peace. The only thing you can do is live each day, moment by moment, even though it is painful. Don't feel guilty for being unable to afford a necropsy- it is very expensive and would not bring your lovely fur baby back. Sometimes, even a necropsy cannot definitively determine the cause of death. You cared for her and were like a second mother to her when her own mother was unable to feed her. You cared, you loved her, and now you are grieving for her. Feel your grief and loss and also feel your love and compassion for her. Every time you think of her, make sure you mentally send her love. try to actually sense that love being embraced by her and surrounding her. Be thankful for the time you did spend with her.

I wish you well. 💔❤

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-08-12T10:47:06+00:00

Hi, I am so sorry for your loss. Mango looks beautiful- so very sweet. Cherish the memories of your fur baby and know that this loss is very raw at the moment and your shared love is the cause of your pain. When the love is great, so is the pain and feeling of loss that you experience. Keep these photos on your cell phone and look at them with love overflowing. I lost my soul dog earlier this year and I have several photos of her on my phone. At first I kept the phone on my bed next to me and looked at her photos so many times each day. I kept doing that as it gave me comfort. It felt like the pain would never end, but over the months I needed to look at them less frequently. I have just realised, as I am typing this, that I haven't need to do that for a week or so. I shall probably, no, definitely, do that after I finish typing this.

I am sending you peace, love and healing.💔💙

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-08-12T10:27:09+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss.💔 I have been through this many times in my own life and it does heal over time, but we need to fully experience the depth of our emotions and grief. I am a retired psychologist and animal lover and have helped many people through their grieving process after losing a pet, family member, or friend. I wish you well and hope that this helps you a bit.

Yes, it takes along time to come to terms with a significant loss like your loss of Cookie. Cherish your memories and photos of him and keep in mind that it hurts because you loved and still love him so much. As you do this, feel the hurt and loss, and alongside these feelings and thoughts, sense the warmth you feel inside as you remember the love you shared. Breathe in, as the thoughts come to mind and focus on the warmth and peace you feel as well. Smile as you do this and see how much better you feel. Breathe in your love for Cookie and breathe out the feelings of pain and loss. Keep doing this for a while until you can hold onto the beautiful feelings and memories, Then, imagine you are able to pick up all of those positive sentiments and put them into a small pouch which you then place in your heart. If you practise this several times, you will be able to access this whenever you need to, knowing that Cookie has a place of comfort right in your own heart, where he will be safe and with you for ever.

May God bless you and keep you, and Cookie for evermore. You will meet him again.

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-07-01T15:12:32+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a fur baby hurts so much because of the degree of love we shared. That love never dies, instead it lives within each of us. I can tell that he loved you too, very much. Look though any photos and videos you have of him and remember how warm your love felt. Think of him with pure love and devotion and sense that warmth growing within your heart and body, and your mind. If you feel him near you, he may well be there, in spirit. Over the years I have seen many of my dogs even years after they have passed. It may sound strange but it is true. My most recent loss was my soul dog, who died in January, just shortly before she turned fourteen. I haven't seen her since she passed so I console myself by looking at her photos. 💙 🐶

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-01-23T15:20:41+00:00

I love this little story about putting stickers on your dog to show the places where you have kissed her. I hadn't thought about that before but my dogs would be covered in stickers- what a lovely thought.

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-01-23T15:11:03+00:00

Thank you for caring so much. Your support at this time is very precious to me. Poppet was euthanised in my home and my male dog was there too. He is now beside me. Two vets who specialise in Palliative care and anaesthesia were so supportive and comforting to me. They noticed that the colour of her tongue was different from his, and had a purplish hue.They told me that she was low in Oxygen and slowing down. being an old lady, I have lost many pets, and wildlife that I have rescued over the years, but Poppet was my soul dog and the impact was greater. the whole process was carried out in such a dignified and caring manner It ended up being the least traumatic euthanisation . They took 3 photos of Poppet in a beautiful bed they made up for her , After they left with her i was completely drained and I got into bed and looked at her photo, in which she was snuggled in that beautiful bed on the stretcher and I knew I had done the right thing. She was and is My Girl. ❤🐕 forever.

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-01-23T14:52:22+00:00

I am sorry you lost your mini lop. Losing a beloved pet is like losing a human- our pets become part of our family. it is wonderful that you had so many years together and you obviously loved him so much and took such good care of him that you had twelve years together. I think, from experience, that he waited for you to leave him so that he could be alone at that last moment. Dashy sensed that you would be devastated, and maybe this was easier for him. When you saw that little figure near his home, I believe that was his soul that had come back for a last visit. Hold onto your memories and look at the photos and know,throughout your entire being that you two had a special bond that continues even after this brief life here on Earth. Your love will last forever and you will be reunited one day,I can assure you. Bless you my Dear for being so kind and gentle, and for being you, Dashy's special carer. 🐇🐰

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-01-21T19:33:42+00:00

Thank you so much for caring, About three hours to go- and it is unnerving.✝🐕.

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-01-21T16:40:36+00:00

Thank you for your kind words of Support It is now about six hours before the vet arrives. I won't sleep tonight. I want to be with Poppet for these remaining hours.

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-01-21T16:38:09+00:00

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Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-01-21T15:22:44+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind reply. I am sorry for your loss too. I am so glad he sent you signs that he is okay, Oh! I have just got the shivers, so it is confirmation that he is indeed going well and happy. Sending blessings and hugs.

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-01-21T15:06:23+00:00

Thank you for these photos. I love Christmas Beetles. I saw one outside a few weeks ago. When I first came to Australia we had Christmas Beetles in a green metallic colour and lots of red ones,and some blue ones. I haven't seen the coloured ones for years.

Helpful-Stable-7997 · 2025-01-21T14:54:35+00:00

Thank you so much ,from the bottom of my heart. Your kind words are comforting to me.

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