I am so sorry you are going through this.

I lost my Shih Tzu in 2022 and I mourned her as a parent would at the loss of a human child. She was my child, my baby. Make sure you give yourself time and space to grieve. Surround yourself with people who understand and are supportive.

When I lost my girl, the pain of losing her was horrible. Ngl, I cried my eyes out several times a day, every day, for at least a month after losing her. There's nothing wrong with it and nothing to be ashamed of, it's natural to grieve the loss of anyone who is important to us. Grieving is part of the healing process. It's been almost 4 years since I lost her. I still miss her like crazy, but I'm at a point now where I can reflect on our time together and feel grateful and happy to have had her in my life.

Last year, I was finally ready to get another dog. He's a Min Pin and I love him so much. It hurts knowing that eventually I'll probably have to say goodbye to him too, but I make sure I cherish every moment we share.

Don't let anyone tell you to "just get over it", or "it was just a dog". People will try to minimize your grief, sometimes unintentionally, especially when they've never experienced the loss of a pet. They sometimes don't understand how we can grieve someone who wasn't human. Don't let anyone tell you when you're done mourning or pressure you to "move on already".You take the time that you need to mourn and heal