Grieving in loss of my pug.

[JDQuinn75]

I had to put my 12 year old pug to sleep last Monday morning Do to health issues he had, and I tell you I’d never thought it would hit me as hard as it has. Eight days later and I still feel like I want to tear up . The weekend was rough without the little fella by me , like he always was during the weekend. I’d kinda want to do something in honor of the little fella but not sure what. I’ve had different feelings about him compared to the pets I’ve had in the past. Don’t know why that is tho. What can I do in honor of this little fella as to remember him by? Any ideas? Need suggestions.

[Dodie117]

I lost my beloved cat many years ago. I think it hit me as bad as losing a close human friend or relative. I sympathise with your loss. I’m not sure what to do in his honour - maybe donate to an animal charity or give a home to some other animal that has had a difficult life.

Take time to grieve as you would with losing someone you love.

Wishing you the best.

[JDQuinn75 in reply to Dodie117]

lallym, I’m sure it’ll hit me again once I get his ashes back. I do miss his presence dearly. He was my companion for almost 13 years. I had plenty of laughs watching him be silly as all pugs are.

[dillydally1]

hi,

if you look at my picture the one on the left (the bigger) dog. he was called jack, I lost him last year on my 60th birthday he was 17 years old. we had a very special connection, I still miss him everyday. I had jack cremated and I found a rose called jack so he is in a lovely pot outside in the garden, he flowered lovely last year. I speak to him often. hope you find a way to honour him, my thoughts are with you, take care x

[rosewine]

So sorry to read your post. I know when. we lostmour last rescue dog she was 16 I thought my heart would break my firnednehi had known me 45 years had never seen me cry before. All my dogs were special but she totally stole my heart.

We had her cremated and we tookmher ashes and sprinkled them along her favourite holiday walk in Anglesey. I also have a donation to an animal rescue chairty in her name.

Up untll recently for various reasons we weren't abkemto have another dog so I have been helping sponser a puppy who isn't raining to be an assistance dog.

5 weeks back we took on a little rescue dog to hopefully give her another chance of a better life. She can't replace our last dog as they are all so individual but she has brought laughter back into the house.

Thinking of you.x

[JDQuinn75 in reply to rosewine]

Thanks Rose, Newman I thought a lot of. He always met me at my front door getting home from work on a daily basis unless it was a nasty day. I’m having him cremated as well . I’m taking the urn to my vet Friday so the place that cremated him can pick it up along with the urn pendent I bought for my stepmom. She doesn’t know I’m having some of his ashes put in a pendant urn for her. It came with a nice gold chain. The pendent urn is heart shaped with a paw in the front. This past week has been hard without the little fella. I feel lost without him right now. He always liked sitting by my feet if he was in the floor. I remember the time he’d push up aginist my feet if he was at the other end of the couch laying down and chilling. I half way though about having a small tattoo done on my foot in honor of him . Like a paw with a saying buy it or something like that. I’d actually like to have one done that looks like him to be honest .

[rosewine in reply to JDQuinn75]

That's lovely I am sure she will be so touched. Even though they are gone they will always be there in our memories. Our little rescue is boisterous but can be so sweet. My husband wasn't well yesterday and instead of wanting to be with me and play she snuggled up to him in the bed as though she was trying to comfort him. When Brandy went it was that coming back from work and not being greeted at the door that for to me. I know the first few months will be tough but then just the lovely memories start taking over.xxx

[Burlingham]

I lost my beautiful Old English Sheepdog, Dylan 3 years ago I still miss him. I really homed him when he was 6 and had him till he was 12. Still miss every day. But now I've managed to take on another dog a little Yorkshire terrier she had been locked in a small kennel for 20 weeks and it helps me to remember what a good life we gave Dylan and will do the same for her. Chin up we each find different ways.

[JDQuinn75 in reply to Burlingham]

It’ll be awhile before I consider getting another dog. Preferably another pug,that’s what Newbie was akc registered with pedigree certificate.

[helixhelix]

So sorry, it's the worst loosing a pet. Took me years to get over loosing our last dog, and still think about her a lot.