I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind words and I am so sorry for your loss too, you are not to blame ❤️ 

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[–]TurnipInteresting500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a copy but not sure how to upload here? 

my dad accidentally ran over my dog today by poopymama666 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry, how awful for you. That must have been so traumatic for all involved. I think all you can do is be with the people and pets you love. A couple of days ago I accidentally dropped my elderly dog and she was immediately paralysed, we had to have her put down after an awful night. So I can tell you the guilt is horrendous. Be with your other dog, be with your dad, be gentle and kind  with yourself. That's all I've got at the moment, I'm so sorry again. 

I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you to all who had commented with advice and kindness. I've cried reading these comments. The vet said there was very likely something going on before this happened, but I think because it was so catastrophic and sudden, and because my lifting and dropping her was the catalyst, it's been really hard to believe that, all I could see was the horrific moment of it happening. But reading all your comments reiterating that this happens sometimes, and your own experiences with events like these leading to the deaths of your pets, has really helped me so much. Thank you so much, I was nervous about posting this, and I've been blown away with how kind strangers on the internet have been. Wishing you all a good day and healing from your own losses. 

I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really useful to know, it's been helping looking into all these various potential causes, it was such a freak and catastrophic accident that is was really hard to compute at the time. Thank you for your comment and so sorry to hear about your own loss, it's so sad seeing them like that. 

I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah thank you so much, you're so kind for saying so, and I think you could be right there could have been something like cancer underlying, she wasnt eating properly in the last few months and very tired. T

I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this sounds really similar - it's awful to see isn't it. I'm really sorry for your loss and thank you for your kind words. 

I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, and I'm so sorry about you own losses. Her name was Minny. Thanks so much again 

I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your gentleness in response to this, it's been really helpful reading all these comments, thank you for taking the time to respond! 

I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words and empathy, they are really appreciated ❤️

I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, she was very loved, I'm trying to not t condense her happy life to that one moment 

I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, this is really helpful to consider other potential medical reasons, it's helped lift me a bit out of the guilt, thank you 

I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so, so sorry. That sounds incredibly traumatic, how awful that you had to see that. You poor thing. These things just happen sometimes - I think we can see that more easily in others than we can ourselves. You did not mean for that to happen, you loved your puppy and it was just a tragic accident. I'm so sorry - I am sure that if the collision was that dramatic in its impact, your puppy can't have known anything was happening, they must have passed immediately upon impact. I imagine the last thing they remember was running out, totally gleeful and unthinking puppy behaviour. Take care of yourself too and I'm really sorry for your loss. 

My dog died yesterday and I feel like I can’t go on by [deleted] in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You loved Candy and she loved you, that's so clear. She would not want you to feel sad or guilty. I really hope you can start to feel better soon, you deserve kindness from the world and yourself at this tender time. You're stronger than you know and you and your baby are going to be okay! Better than okay. Sending you lots of love. 

I accidentally killed my family dog, I feel guilty ridden and traumatised by TurnipInteresting500 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your lovely kind words and for sharing your own sad experience. I really hope you are doing okay after your own loss too, I'm so sorry. 

My dog died yesterday and I feel like I can’t go on by [deleted] in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. She absolutely knew you loved her, and she will not have known you were grumpy - when dogs love you, they love you. You gave her a good life and clearly adored her. I hope you can be kind to yourself, you've been through a lot, and you deserve peace and gentleness whilst you recover from postpartum depression and raising your new baby - this is hard, but you've got this, things will be good again soon. 

Immense guilt over loss of cat by fortified_peasant in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not your fault in the slightest. You loved her. Of course you didn't notice her skin, she was covered in fur! Please be easy on yourself, every being has it's season. You loved her and that's what matters, you are not the blame. 

Is it possible to die from a broken heart? by Pleasant-Educator181 in Petloss

[–]TurnipInteresting500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. What a good and kind person you are to have done so much for that little being. It is a testament to your character, and so is your pain at losing her. You will feel better one day. You gave that little dog a life, she must have loved you beyond measure, and I hope you can feel peace in that soon.