Today, it's the 11th anniversary of my dog's adoption, who died a few months ago. I miss her and can’t stop crying. I’m very sick and don’t know if I’ll ever be fit to have a dog again. Loneliness sucks big time. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I've been crying on a regular basis because I know one day my dog will die. He’s a completely healthy and happy dog, I just can’t accept how short his life will be and the fact that he’ll probably die before me. FML
Today, I decided to adopt a 11 year-old dog that had been in need of a home for several months. Two hours after I got him home, I discovered him dead in the backyard. FML
Today, I held my 14 year-old dog as he passed away. He made me a better person and I spent more time with him and loved him more than 99% of the population. I don't know how I'm going to do tomorrow when I dig his grave, and know he's not with me anymore. FML
Today, I bought a dog to make me feel less lonely. He ran away. FML
Today, my kids got me a dog to replace the dog who died last year. I don’t like dogs, our old dog was my deceased wife’s dog, and I never liked it. I cared for the dog until it died of old age and fully intended to never get another one. Now I have a hyperactive puppy destroying my house. FML
Today, my 12 year-old dog died. My boyfriend's attempts to comfort me involved him muttering, "At least she knows how to play dead now." FML
Today, over a year on from my parents telling me my dog had died, I went to the shelter to volunteer, and saw my old dog. FML
Today, my dog of 10 years died suddenly. My husband’s response? “At least you don’t have to buy dog food anymore." FML
Today, my best friend decided to get herself a new puppy. My dog passed away last week. She named it the same name and got the same breed as mine was. She sees nothing wrong and can’t understand why I’m upset. In fact, she tells me to “stop being a Debbie Downer.” FML
Today, my friends thought it would be hilarious to show me Marley and Me the day right after I had to put down my dog. I had my dog for 11 years. FML
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TomeDr 25
If you don’t think you’ll be able to adopt right now, consider volunteering at a shelter to help socialize the animals. It makes them more adoptable and will help you fill the void your fur baby left behind.
Magoozala 17
I'm so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I'm familiar with that pain a few times over. I'm also sick, but an older rescue cat or dog might be the perfect fit for you. A cat might be less work for you if you're less than mobile. I met a nurse 3 days ago who rescued 2 guinea pig brothers. Just call up your local humane society and they'll help match you with the perfect pet. I sincerely hope this helps, feeling lonely sucks!!
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Magoozala 17
I'm so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I'm familiar with that pain a few times over. I'm also sick, but an older rescue cat or dog might be the perfect fit for you. A cat might be less work for you if you're less than mobile. I met a nurse 3 days ago who rescued 2 guinea pig brothers. Just call up your local humane society and they'll help match you with the perfect pet. I sincerely hope this helps, feeling lonely sucks!!
TomeDr 25
If you don’t think you’ll be able to adopt right now, consider volunteering at a shelter to help socialize the animals. It makes them more adoptable and will help you fill the void your fur baby left behind.
d j mom 9
volunteering, even one day a week is a great idea. I'm a shelter volunteer and after i lost my 18 year old sweetie that I rescued at 6 months old it really helped. it won't take away the pain but it will help. you have a lot of love to share.