Doggies! discussion

We are all devastated when our pets die. Are coping with caretaking them during their medical treatments in old age only to feel the pain of no longer having them in our life.
Some people may be suicidal. Others may be considering getting another dog because they still have love to give but know each dog’s personality is unique and can’t expect them to feel as perfect a match as they were. And others may feel they have given their full heart and will never be able to get another.

Any recommendations for those dealing with life after the dogs death?

I have a couple of thoughts on this.

First, know that it will happen. I think this helps you appreciate them and get the most you can with them for each day you do happen. I think a conversation on this with children prior to when you really need the hard discussion, will in a small way help in the future when the end draws closer. Death of a pet is going to happen someday, best to face that fact before you really have to face that fact.

Second, although we always grieve, when you do finally get a new dog, they drag you into the now and away from the sad past. I know some may think this is a betrayal of what you had, but the new dog is just so joyful and glad you chose them to be in your life.