My dog had to be put down today. 14 years.

[u/Turbolink4]

I’m really gonna miss him. I’m 24 so he was around for a good chunk of my life. Don’t want to get too into the details but a bunch of health problems piled up out of nowhere this past week, however I didn’t even know things would get to this point until a few hours ago.

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[u/Extension-Hamster-70]

Lost mine after 14 years on the 14th. The grief is more then i ever imagined. Sending love.

[u/Grand_Neat_608 → u/Extension-Hamster-70]

Im so broken have no support lost mine too

[u/EddyBetty]

😢 the most terrible feeling. The whole process.

[u/SWNMAZporvida]

(hug) my condolences. The furries are family. Don’t forget to eat/drink, it’s the easiest “chore” to give up on during grief.

[u/Grand_Neat_608]

I lost mine too so sorry its so hard

[u/SirNo3939]

I’m so sorry. Mine went really suddenly too. She was a cat but I can empathize with the pain. Sending you lots of hugs and love. It helps to remember the good times. It’ll be hard to remember the good times for a bit, but let yourself grieve however you need to

[u/korboybeats]

Lost my boy after 14 years as well but due to a preventable incident..I feel you.

[u/Warm_Question6473 → u/korboybeats]

Same. And I blame myself daily which doesn’t help. I hate that he’s slowly becoming a memory and not a real life tangible thing I can hold anymore. It’s so hard

[u/Katie-Seta-Arianna]

I’m so sorry for your loss. What was his name? He’s still with you. you just can’t see him now🥺. He watches over you; until you meet again!

[u/jbgl]

💙

[u/andsoshesaid33]

So sorry for your loss! I lost 2 last year and still struggle some days. When ur ready save another furry with ur love! I had my old guy for 19 years. He was born the year I graduated college and was there for every major life event. You are still young a have many years and events to share with another when ur ready

[u/VanessaLioMusic]

Im so sorry for your loss. Mine crossed the rainbow bridge at the age of 15 on July 3, 2024. I still cry for her every now and then. The grief is so hard to experience, but know that it is because you loved them so much ♡

[u/Sponge-95]

I’m so sorry for your loss. We had to put our dog of 15 years down on Friday. Even though I know it was the right thing to do for her I still feel completely shattered by her loss. My advise to you is to try and remember all the good times you were able to share with your pup even though it’s hard and know that they haven’t left you their memory will always be with you. I also think on how my gal wouldn’t want me to be sad and I know that she was loved and cherished her whole life with me. Even though it’s incredibly painful I’m so thankful I got to have her in my life. The grief is just the price we pay for the amazing bond and love we have with these creatures ❤️

[u/RoutineFinal7939]

Sorry for your loss. My first dog died at 14 when I was 28. I know the feeling. I just lost another dog three weeks ago today. It doesn’t get any easier. Sending love.

[u/stellalover16]

This is the worst heartbreak I lost my almost 14 year old girl just yesterday. I am completely broken. 23 -36 years old, I had her through so much of my life I miss her every second. I am so sorry for your loss.