Your experience with Dog/pet death and having another

[stephenwhyte 1,900]

Really sorry to hear that @Kimbers- you’ll all be raw right now, but I assure you it does get easier as time passes and when you reflect back it’ll be the good times with Pickle, you’ll all reflect on. Take care mate

[NigelM 64]

Very sorry to hear about your loss @Kimbers. It's never easy.

I've been through it a number of times now and it doesn't get any easier, but I have got my head around it it my own way.

When you take a dog into your family you do so knowing it's got a limited life expectancy, normally 8 to 15 years. For that time it's your job to give that dog the love, affection and best quality of life you are able to. It's a privilege to have them in your life and should be treated that way. They will reward you with that same unconditional love in return. 

When they depart you can give another lucky dog the same love, affection and quality of life as you gave the first. You are not replacing them, just finding another friend to spend time with. It does nothing to diminish your memories, just creates new ones with a different friend.

 

[mdw 273]

Sorry to hear that, never an easy call.  

[Bibs 11,144]

Mate, so sorry to hear about Pickle but it was her time, you did the right thing and she did have a wonderful life with you and the family. RIP Pickle.

[Mightymetro 275]

Heartbreaking to read this thread.  Don’t know where I would be with out this little shit ...........
 

hope you manage the grief and make the best decision for your family