Wednesday, 15 September 2021

How to deal with grief after 19-year old dog passed away?

I lost my best friend of 19 years over the weekend. It was pretty unexpected up until the last half of the day prior. I made her as comfortable as possible and she passed away in my bed next to me. We buried her in the backyard.

I’m having a very difficult time processing it. I keep seeing images of her lifeless body next to me in bed.

I have never lived without a dog. I’m struggling with having a different routine now. I wake up. She’s not there to feed and take out. I get home from work. No click-clack on the hardwood floors. Just silence. No one to talk to. I get ready for bed. She’s not there to tuck in.

Any tips on how to deal with this are appreciated. I understand that no matter what I feel, my feelings are valid. It’s just difficult to cope with the silence and the rather sudden nature of this.

Thank you.

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