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08-22-2017, 08:39 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Liverpool, UK
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| First time losing a dog Hello all, Sorry if I ramble I just need some advice really. My little ten year old Belle died this morning and I'm going crazy wondering what it was that caused it. I've never had a dog die before and I don't really know what to do I've kissed and cuddled her and put her in an a nice wicker picnic basket with a nice blanket and she's in the shed now but I don't know what to do next. I know she can't stay there for very long and I'm upset and trying to find out what I can do she would hate being in the shed I feel so bad about putting her there. I looked online at the warning signs if a dog is dying and she didn't have any of them. She was her normal self when I put her to bed and when I got up she was awake and looked normal so I let her (and Max my pug) out like I always do first thing in the morning. Then 15 mins later I went outside and she was lying down and had already died I don't get why it happened to my girl why I didn't spot she wasn't well. The only thing is that for a few weeks she has these episodes where she is breathing fast. but not panting or gasping for breath, just fast breathing but I just thought it was because of the warm weather and she would stop it after a little while so I didn't really worry. I asked my brother what to do with Belle and he said bury her in my garden but the thought of putting her in and covering her over I think would be too upsetting. I called the vet and she said that a company comes every week to pick up their dogs who have passed away but she said that's only for dogs who died at the vets. I'm worried too that the longer I leave it the more unfair on Belle because she might start to smell. |
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08-23-2017, 06:48 AM | #2 |
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| In my area, we have a pet crematorium. I cremated the my last two pets and you even get a decorative little box with their ashes. The crematorium I used also even picks up. Have you called the company that the vet uses to see if they will pick up your pet or if you can dropped your pet off? The crematorium I used allowed people to bring in their pets. Last edited by yavenay; 08-23-2017 at 06:51 AM. |
08-23-2017, 07:36 AM | #3 |
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| Have her cremated, your vet should be able to set that up for you. Any dog that I lost was always sick and was at the vet when I had to put her down, the vet sent them to the pet crematorium. They will give you her ashes as yavenay has stated in a decorative box. Then if you like you can bury the box with the ashes in a special place in your garden, or keep the box as a keep sake in memory of sweet Belle and bury just her ashes. Please have her cremated.
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08-23-2017, 07:46 AM | #4 |
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| We had our past dog cremated and have kept her ashes in a beautiful urn. Before we had her cremated we had her paw imprinted too. We keep her in a special spot in our home with her paw imprint so she's always here with us. Sorry for your loss.
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08-23-2017, 07:47 AM | #5 |
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| Jamie, I'm sorry you are going through this. My heart breaks for you...
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08-23-2017, 07:49 AM | #6 |
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| My heart goes out to you
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08-23-2017, 10:23 AM | #7 |
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| Thank you all I'm a lot calmer today but feel very down in the dumps. Too much emotion left me feeling drained. I called the vet back and it was a misunderstanding they hadn't asked if Belle was already registered so they were a really helpful when they knew we had been before. They are open 24 hours so I took Belle there last night and the night staff were expecting us and were very nice. They have given me the leaflet for the cremation place to arrange ashes. Thank you all and sorry about my first post I was really upset but thank you for letting me get it out. I kept one of Belle's lovely curls from her tail. I was going to get her a haircut this week and she is always like a little madam dancing round all proud of herself after the groomers. |
08-23-2017, 12:41 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: California
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| i'' so sorry about your baby. Losing our babies is devastating and even moreso when you don't know what happened. Same thing happened to a bully of mine. He was fine, I said hi to him, he ate breakfast and watched me pile laundry into the dryer. I returned after 15-20 minutes to check the dryer and he looked sound asleep but his ears weren't twitching from the noise I was making. I immediately ran ocer to gim but he was gone. It was devastating and I still do not know what happened. I held him and screamed for what seemed like hours but was only around 20 minutes. It was awful and i'll never forget. You may never know what happened but she was loved until the end and that's what matters most. As others have suggested, I'd have her cremated. I'm sorry and I am sending comforting thoughts My baby is very sick (under a vets care) and this is my biggest fear. |
08-23-2017, 01:54 PM | #9 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Liverpool, UK
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| Thank you Queenbeezzg. I mean this in the best way possible its comforting to know Im not the only one its happened to and im sorry you had to go through it with your pooch. I did the same as you I couldnt let go of belle I just cried and held her close and kissed her. Then after a while I just wanted to make her comfortable and peaceful. Its a rotten thing to happen. I just hope my girl knew that i loved her. Wishing the best to you and your baby, big hugs x |
08-23-2017, 02:46 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: California
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| Oh no, I know EXACTLY what you mean. I searched google for days reading about how this happened to other people because I felt like it was somehow My fault. I still wonder and its been almost 2 years. I love my boy and I think about him often. Wishing you the best with this hard time. She knows you loved her and sometimes things are just beyond our control. It will be hard to navigate but you will find your way out to the other side. Just know BELLE knew she was loved. |
08-23-2017, 04:34 PM | #11 |
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| So very sorry for your loss. RIP Sweet Belle.
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08-23-2017, 07:15 PM | #12 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2017 Location: Wenatchee, WA USA
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| I am so sorry for you losing your Belle. We have always buried our pets. I have gladiolas planted over a couple of them. We live on an acre so it can be in an out of the way place. It is very hard to cover them but we always put them in a wrap and place a few of their favorites with them. I've never been able to handle the thought of cremation of pets or people so that couldn't be my choice. Whatever you choose, it will be right for you. Let a friend help you. And cherish your special memories. |
08-24-2017, 01:03 PM | #13 |
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| I think when our babies pass away, no matter what the reason (though I know it was hard on you that you had no idea the cause), it's absolutely the hardest thing ever. I remember having to put down our past dog. I didn't want to leave the room when they did it, because I wanted to be with her until the end. But, being in the same room was just as traumatic - I'll spare you all the details... But one second she was alive and the next she was gone. My entire family was in the vet clinic room crying for what seem to be forever. It was so unbearably painful. Taking another living being's life, even though it's for the better, is SO hard. It's been five years now, but to this day, I still tear up uncontrollably whenever I think back about it. Anyway, it's really really difficult. There's no easy way to deal. Whether it's crying, talking about it with us, anything you feel like - we're here for you! P.S. I also kept some of her hair and have it in a frame with her photo.
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08-24-2017, 01:18 PM | #14 |
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| After a while when all the details are finished and you get busy it will feel a little easier eventhough there will still be moments. I am glad you connected with your vet and got the details you need. Take care of yourself. |
09-02-2017, 06:17 AM | #15 |
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| ...I am so sorry for your loss....(((Hugs)))....
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