I'm scared. Help

A friend shared this with me when my15-year-old cat passed away last year and now I will share it with you:

"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...."

If your referring to that beautiful pug in your profile, well then I can understand your feelings to some degree. I have a pug and I swear he is my BFF- I would die if I ever lost him. That being said I love him enough to NEVER want him to suffer- even if it means losing him. I give you so much credit for doing what you have to even though it is so hard.

I know this must just kill you- but hurting yourself physically with junk food and booze is NOT the answer. Do you know how much worse you will feel once your drunk? Is that really how you want toy spend your last days with him?

I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Give him all the love you can and be thankful for the time you've had with him. Hang in there...

So sorry to hear about your dog- i know what it's like to lose a much-loved pet. Don't try to hide your sorrow by stuffing yourself with bad food. You'll only be punishing yourself, and end up feeling really worse. Why not think "Today i will be strong for him, today will be in memory of him and all the good times we had together." I'm sure he helped you through a lot of bad times just being there with unquestioning love. Try to make his memory a positive thing, one that gives you strength to persevere with your goals to be fitter and more healthy. my thoughts are with you. good luck.

Take him for a walk. I am soooo sorry for your loss. I had the same thing happen with my dog. We got her when she was a puppy. She was such a good dog. Really good with the kids and just a happy dog. She got cancer too. It was so sad to bring her in. I don't know how your dog is feeling, but mine was walking and acting fine, the day we brought her in, but the days before were not so good. I was thinking if you take him for a walk it will give you something active to do with him and a fond memeory to have. It does get easier, but the first few days and weeks will be hard, make a plan.

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This is very sad, I am so sorry.

I recently read an article online that dealt with the sadness of loosing a pet. The article suggested creating one last great memory with your pet. Depending on your dogs condition, spend some time with your dog doing the things your dog enjoys the most. Does he like to go for a walk or a ride in the car? Does he like to lay in your bed or on the couch? What are his favorite foods, snacks? Give you dog "the best day" and take photos so you can look back and remember the great time you had together.

I have two dogs, 6 and 4 1/2 and I dread the day they will be gone. I'm sorry you have to deal with this, but also remember you are taking away his suffering.

Aw really sorry. X

(((((HUGS))))) I had to let my first dog go almost 3 years ago and it is still the hardest thing I have ever done. However, it was kinder not to prolong his suffering. It is so hard to make a selfless decision like this but you are doing the right thing. As others have said, make the remainder of his time the best of his life. Enjoy him and know that your memories will sustain you even through your grief. I am crying just typing this - I really do know how hard it is. Our oldest just turned 14 and I know I will be in your place again soon. God bless.

I just went through this EXACT same thing. Get ready to cry. Make sure you have support with you. Know that you are going to cry for several days. If you can, use your energy to go hike up a mountain and sit on a rock and reflect on all of your happy memories with your pug. GET ANOTHER DOG RIGHT AWAY!!!! Even if you don't feel you want to. Force yourself to go to the pound and rescue one. You will find love in your heart for him and he will fill a big hole in your heart. DO IT! And....give him all of his favorite snacks, cheese, steak, ice cream.....really let him live it up and love him to pieces!!!

I totally agree, Such good advice. Adopt a sweet dog in his place, one that doesn't get the love that you have to give. Hope everything works out, ((hugs))

I feel for you. Don't go alone, and if you can, have someone with you for a while afterward. Losing a pet is so very hard.

I'm sorry about your pup, but know that you're doing the kindest, most unselfish thing for him. You're putting his needs before your own, and that's being a loving, wonderful doggie-mom.

Be kind to yourself, too. I love drinking and I love junk food, but when you're down, it's only going to make you feel more down. Take time to let yourself heal. Going from caretaker to mourner is a rough transition. My 18 year old cat had kidney and heart failure, and my life was so caught up in caring for her that I felt lost after she passed, not just from missing her, but because my routine was so different.

But if you need a day or two with a pint of Ben & Jerry's, that's ok, too. It's all part of the process, and big life event like losing a loved one is a very legitimate detour. You'll get back on track when you need to.