Losing a pet when you have more than one..

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Tiggerwit

Yes, I should be able to bring him as often as necessary.

Then maybe Alphy won't be a SAHD any more...he has a job now.

Ramsey and Reese are gainfully employed. They come to work with me every day.

[MeganS]

Originally Posted by Tiggerwit

We had to put Abby to sleep this weekend, it was very hard. Usually when Abby would leave the house without Alphy he would howl like nothing crazy, but he hasn't done so this time. Although he seems sad and grieving he's not really looking for her. Its like he knows. We found Abby Friday in a full seizure on the couch when we came home. I think she had been there awhile and Alphy witnessed it. We rushed her to the vet and someone stayed with Alphy and took care of him. Abby didn't get to come back. (short story is it was cancer). I'm worried for Alphy because I don't think he's ever been an only dog. I got him from lksdolls so he's had a ton of furbabies to play with and then Abby. Getting another dog is just not an option now.

I hope he'll be okay. I'm going to take him to work with me for at least the first week. I did leave him at home for a few hours and he was pretty wound up, he's never been left alone like that. Bit of anxiety going on. I had left the TV on too, but I think he was a bit scared or something.

Thanks for all your guys comments, it's been really hard for me.

I'm so sorry. You're all in my prayers. *hug*

[soccbydo]

Originally Posted by ladyj

Even if it is morbid, it works, and my family has instructions that if something should happen to me, my dogs are to be allowed to see and smell me so they will know what happened and where I am and not look for me. They do understand a lot more than we know and they certainly understand death. When one of my dogs dies, I will see to it that the others see and smell it so they will know. A friend's husband died and their little dog was very traumatized because he couldn't find the man. My friend took the dog to the funeral home and allowed it to see and smell her husband's body as long as the dog wanted to. It didn't take long, just a few minutes, and the dog was satisfied and went back home and didn't look for the man any more. The dog did grieve, but didn't search. This is a simple thing we can do for our pets and their comfort.

I have heard of this and I do belive it really works. I wished I had taken Bandit to see scooby's body. I wanted to but was afraid it will cause him trauma, so I didnt, but now I wished I had. He still looks for him. My big stupid mistake. And what was worse, in my sudden loss of scooby, I had everything belonging to him removed from our home so there is no trace and very little remnants of his smell I think. Again, my stupid mistake

[soccbydo]

Originally Posted by Tiggerwit

We had to put Abby to sleep this weekend, it was very hard. Usually when Abby would leave the house without Alphy he would howl like nothing crazy, but he hasn't done so this time. Although he seems sad and grieving he's not really looking for her. Its like he knows. We found Abby Friday in a full seizure on the couch when we came home. I think she had been there awhile and Alphy witnessed it. We rushed her to the vet and someone stayed with Alphy and took care of him. Abby didn't get to come back. (short story is it was cancer). I'm worried for Alphy because I don't think he's ever been an only dog. I got him from lksdolls so he's had a ton of furbabies to play with and then Abby. Getting another dog is just not an option now.

I hope he'll be okay. I'm going to take him to work with me for at least the first week. I did leave him at home for a few hours and he was pretty wound up, he's never been left alone like that. Bit of anxiety going on. I had left the TV on too, but I think he was a bit scared or something.

Thanks for all your guys comments, it's been really hard for me.

I am so sorry to hear this, my heart goes out to you and alphy, I am dealing with the same thing now and I fully understand your pain. God bless you and take care of alphy

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by Tiggerwit

We had to put Abby to sleep this weekend, it was very hard. Usually when Abby would leave the house without Alphy he would howl like nothing crazy, but he hasn't done so this time. Although he seems sad and grieving he's not really looking for her. Its like he knows. We found Abby Friday in a full seizure on the couch when we came home. I think she had been there awhile and Alphy witnessed it. We rushed her to the vet and someone stayed with Alphy and took care of him. Abby didn't get to come back. (short story is it was cancer). I'm worried for Alphy because I don't think he's ever been an only dog. I got him from lksdolls so he's had a ton of furbabies to play with and then Abby. Getting another dog is just not an option now.

I hope he'll be okay. I'm going to take him to work with me for at least the first week. I did leave him at home for a few hours and he was pretty wound up, he's never been left alone like that. Bit of anxiety going on. I had left the TV on too, but I think he was a bit scared or something.

Thanks for all your guys comments, it's been really hard for me.

Whit Hun I just wanted to stop in here and Give you a ((((((HUG))))))
I am so so sorry about Abby when I got your PM I was Crying so hard for you all.
I wish you lived closer so I could give you that hug in person...
Bless you hun you have been though alot....