Feeling very down

[GadgetMaster]

@KennyR

Sorry to hear of your loss.

I never really owned a pet so I can't even begin to understand how much you can get attached to them and how much you miss their presence.

If I think about it the main reason I never owned one is because of the fear of not being able to look after it properly. I would find the responsibility too much to handle.

I really admire those that have the nerve to own one and care for it.

Don't feel guilty. The fact that you are greiving shows that you cared for it. It probably had a much better life than many others. I am sure it appreciated that in it's lifetime.

[Vincent]

Jeez :-(

I can't think of anything to say.  I've lost a dog and a cat, but thankfully both were put to sleep and didn't really suffer in any way.  I remember shortly after our dog went, my mum and dad were shopping and mum automatically started putting the dog food in the trolley.  She was the most upset of all of us, yet she didn't really like dogs in general.

At least your dog didn't suffer this time or it would be a lot worse for your family, especially your dad.

[PMC]

Aw Kenny I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.

It's horrible to lose a pet on the road, I lost my much loved cat a few months ago when he strayed onto the nearby A12 just after being let out for the first time at my new place.

I don't mind admitting here that I cried like a baby for weeks after and still do sometimes now.

 :-(

[Star69]

Sorry to hear about your loss Kenny, I've lost two dogs before and it was S*** both times.  As Vincent says though, at least it was quick, I had to watch my two whither away until I had the balls to do what was right for them :-(

[Vincent]

Star69 wrote:
I had to watch my two whither away until I had the balls to do what was right for them :-(

That was the same as us with one of our cats.  He had loads of health problems (main ones being a very nervous cat and a fused spine).  He was only 4 I think and even though we'd kinda prepared for it, it was still devastating.  After getting home with the empty cat box our other cat had a look inside expecting to see his brother.  When he realised he wasn't in there his tail fluffed and his heckles were up.

Even when you know it's right, it's still never easy :-(

[Dan]

I´m sorry that you lost your dog Kenny, losing a pet to traffic is ten times worse than losing them because of old age.
We had a old cat that got run over when I was five. That was on the dirt road to our house. We figured out that it was our neighbours wife who had done it. It was only her and the mailman that had driven on the road that day. She had probably been drunk that time, she often was and she usually drove way too fast on this little road. We didn´t talk to her anymore after that. And we werent suprised when they got divorced a few years later. Some people shouldn´t have a driverslicense at all.

[Wilse]

Really sorry to hear about that Kenny.

Try not to feel guilty about it.

[KennyR]

He's gone to the vet where the cremation people will pick him up. We should get the ashes today or tomorrow. Finally some closure.

My friend Gelb kept the two fuzzy pictures I took of him days before the accident. That was a big bonus, I thought they were deleted for good.





RIP, pup.

[the_leander]

A fine looking dog.

Sorry, I've not got anything else to say, I wish I had.

[Speelgoedmannetje]

Hm, yes, looks like a very friendly dog
I can imagine that this is really a smack in the face
Now you should take it easy and talk a bit about it with friends/family (not too much though, life goes on).

[adz]

@KennyR

Sorry to hear about what happened to your dog, I hope you and your family get through it ok. Many find it difficult to understand the bond that develops between people and their pets, sadly I understand it fully and I know how much it hurts to loose one. :-( :-( :-(

[bjjones37]

@KennyR

Life is a sacred thing.  It sounds as if this pet was loved and provided for.  If his life was cut short, it was a life of quality and richness.  Can we really ask for more ourselves?  This may not mean much to your sense of reality but perhaps you can borrow just a little from mine.  God loves all of his creatures. He sees every bird in the sky.  His memory will is eternal.  Your pet will never be forgotten. My ferret, your puppy, both will be remembered by God with affection. This comforts me and I hope it does you as well.

[smithy]

I thought I'd not seen you for a few days on IRC, Kenny.  Take care mate, and best wishes to your family.