5 years ago my 15 yr old Migo stopped coming up the 2 stairs. He was abused as a pup and surgeries allowed his 2 back legs to sorta work as one. He was a kind gentleman. So I quit my job of 19 years, cashed in my 401K, I am single and my house was already paid for and my bills are low. I wanted to be home for the remainder of my boys lives. I carried Migo and held him up to potty for the next 4 months. I had to build a 3 day bonfire to be able bury him 3 feet down in February 2019. Two years ago Hero, a dachshund mix, started with dementia. Thus started my downfall as well. I am in my late 50s, I eat many weeds from my yard, all the dandelion, and other nutritious natural food, we all pass regardless. I hospiced little Hero for these last 2 years and it taught me more about life than I could ever imagine. It was like having a newborn. He'd get up every hour, go stand in a corner, spin in circles, only I wouldn't allow it and I'd rescue him. It was my pleasure to care for my little guy. Well last week at almost 17, he declined quickly. I sat in my back yard grass and held him as he slept and a doctor aided in his living in Heaven. He is with Migo now. I have already been breaking down for the last 4 years, but this week has been undescribeable grief. The house is empty is not even a good description (as I am sure you are aware) I believe Hero's passing was meant to bring me to the feet of God. I have been crying my eyes out to God. I read His word and it pierces my heart and I am learning to love God. Grief hits, I turn it to God. I claim his written word about peace through my slobbers and tears. - And the peace of God, that passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:7. - Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him - 1Cor2:9. I shall see all my fur babies in eternity.

Hi friend, I just put down my best friend baby and like you he was with me 24/7. I understand.

You will see them again. They will always wait for you.

❤❤❤❤ we seem to all be in the same . So painful I

Man that's so real. People see us as strong men but the loss of our dogs just reduces us. I know I've just felt pure loneliness. My dog was a little chihuahua too! He mad it about 18 years. Its only been about 4 days but man, I know I'm going to carry this with me, at least in some way forever. I love you Roscoe.

A Dog will never break your heart ; Until theirs stop's beating !

Thats beautiful and so true I am broken

Cat!!😊

I dont mean to be offtopic but does anybody know a trick to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost my login password. I love any tips you can offer me

@Briar Damon Instablaster :)

@Archer Brecken I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

@Archer Brecken it worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thank you so much, you really help me out :D

@Briar Damon Glad I could help :)

My dog died yesterday from kidney disease. I had to gift him euthanasia as he stopped eating and he needed peace. There is a great TED talk by an ER vet Dr. Sarah Hoggan that really helped me. Plus there are many free pet loss grief groups on zoom that I found. Because even though my Church friends are great, I think I need to be around/talk with others that totally understand how I am feeling.

God.bless.u.and.me.lost.my.dog.to.over.2.months.ago.miss.him

So sorry for your loss.

I have struggled with guilt also. I have heard from many that is normal. Try not to punish yourself for you did your best. My mother reminds me that they were here to help and we must become better to honor their efforts to help us. I hope that you feel better. Thank you and congratulations for being a good owner.

@@potekechu Thank you. Even though I still cry my guilt and grief is softening with time.

My mom has like 30 animals she has had cremated to be buried with her ,I’ve got one & sadly about to have another..

Totally agree with you on this one. I've lost relatives before but yesterday it was a month that my Lady passed away and I've never felt this much of a pain before, specially because I had recently lost my big boy Grandão. They were my bravest warriors, Lady's a cat and Grandão's a big dog. Both of them had a life of suffering until the universe brought us together and since that very day I did everything I could do for them. The thing is, I don't think it was enough, I have this feeling of "I could've... I should've.... What if..." And this is so devastating, it's the worst pain I've ever been through and unfortunately I've been taking way too many prescription pills to help me to sleep at night and cope with the day.

Eventually the pain will ease. But you will never ever forget him.

@@RobertCabralDogs I cry myself to sleep. I never want to forget, I don’t want to forget. I can’t do anything. Everything I do just feels wrong. Nothing is right.

I've just found this video, and reading the comments yours has really resonated with me. I lost my angel 5 days ago, and I am literally mad with grief. This is the worst agony I have ever had to endure. I do hope you have found some peace now. This video has given me the clarity to understand that some of us connect with our dogs on a different level, and our grief is equally different. I will love my Mishka forever, that is a given.

​@@mishkamum I am grateful I found this video a year ago. It helped me with my grief, losing my boy suddenly and trying to make sense of what happened. I have found some peace but some days its good and some are bad. I think about my boy everyday. Robert said we will never forget them and that is true. I am so sorry for your loss, for losing your Mishka, your Angel.

i am in mad pain.or i am going mad.i close my eyes tight n imagibe i will wake up.n it will be a bad dream. my head is throbbing.not slept two weeks.scared whn i sleep i wake up n again the loss hits

❤❤❤❤I am truly so sorry.😢

But 17 years is good life . Some dogs don't get to live even 6-7. So that's something to be content about. Sorry for your loss. 🤍🙏🌈

Yes don’t forget her. She is always within your heart . ❤

You literally spoke the words my heart is feeling. I lost my lil mamas of 15 years last week. My soul wants to hug your soul. 🫂🫂🫂🫂

Lynne Larkin there are no words - xx

And when your single and we you lose that one sweet boy and 15yrs of everyday. That devastation is oh so real. Its 2yrs on Wednesday my yellow Lab left to doggie heaven.

I just lost my Jack Russel, sally one week ago today. At this exact time she was having a seizure in my arms and my family and I took her to the vet. She was almost 17 years old and I have had her since I was 5. Seeing her seizure has scarred me probably for life. It was the worst thing I’ve experienced because I didn’t know how to help her. Not many people can sympathize with me because they say “she’s just a dog.” But she was so so so much more. She was my best friend. We grew up together. I will never get over losing her. I miss her so much. I hope our little Jack russels are playing together in the yard outside of Heaven. Praying for you❤️

@@allyrichardson2528 💔 I feel your pain. I hope time has helped. I lost my dog of 17 yrs on the 10th of this month. I still can't eat and when I do sleep I am having nightmares. 😭😭😭

That validation means so much in a world that seems to just stuff those feelings away and move on. So many don't get it and these forums remind me that I'm not alone. I'm 4 days into my grief, and there's nothing I've been told that's been helpful. Can't even go into the living room yet without losing it. You're not alone, and neither am I.

So sorry for your loss. I have had 3 Bostons and they are the BEST ❤

Thank you for sharing, I am so sad you lost your best friend. I took in 4 old dogs when my son passed away. His wife left him and his dogs. 3 are gone now, I have their ashes and did all I could for them. One is left, I rejoice in his bark, everytime he finds his way I get happy (he turned blind now) and I am grateful for their "barking time" everyday. I dread the day I lose one and then the other. I will keep your story and won't feel so alone when that happens. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for your :"like" so much appreciated!

Anna Freed thank you so much. I’m sorry for your losses. Yes, once we lose one, we can’t stop thinking of how short the time really is.

@@Whatbitcoindidofficial I am in the exact same situation...All over the country with my Boston Terrier. Use to take him to the dog park in Redmond, what an amazing place. Napoleon was 4 years then, he always approached people at the park trying to get attention. I lost him yesterday, 15 years of love and joy that went unmatched compared to any human being.

I am in the same boat your story so close to mine. RIP Sage.

Brilliant comment. It IS a loss for people who haven't or can't experience the depth of the bond we can have with our dogs.

Totally understandable. Grief is the flip side of love.

😢 So sorry for your loss. Pets are family too. 😢

I am so sorry for your loss. I understand the pain 100%!! They are so much more than pets, they are family and that makes them loved ones too. There are no words that can be spoken or actions that can be taken to stop the pain, only time. We NEVER get “over it” as some people have said. We will never forget or get over their loss, we only learn to live with the pain and emptiness as time goes on. In time, you will smile when thinking of the fond memories and funny antics. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that death is NOT the end, it's the beginning for both human and animals!! I know this because the bible tells us ALL innocent creatures go to be with our creator God the Father upon death and that includes the animals! Only humans have sinned, all animals are innocent. Human's have a choice but not animals, they live and function on instinct. Just as people receive new bodies the animals do as well. Their bodies will be those that were before the fall of creation. When Adam and Eve ate of the fruit, everything fell from perfection. Birds even began singing in a different key! The breath of life that God breathed into Adam and Eve is the same breath of life that God breathed into the animals, except God breathed into the animals first! Genesis 2:19-25 - God created animals first and Adam named every living creature or beasts of the field! The animals were important to God. When God breathed a spirit into Adam’s body, Adam became nephesh: “living being” or “soul”. The same Hebrew word “nephesh” is used for both animals and people! Genesis 1:30; 7:15, 22 Genesis 2:7 that animals and man have the same breath of life! The bible even speaks of a child placing his/her hand into the hole of an Asp (deadly snake). The animals also spoke before the fall of creation! Remember the serpent spoke in the Garden of Eden Numbers 22:28 - The donkey spoke through God, the donkey’s tongue was loosened. The donkey could also see the angel, this shows intelligence. Are the animals closer to God than man? Yes, for they are totally innocent and know no sin! They also were a substitute until the birth of Jesus. In the book of Enoch, which is one of the lost books of the bible, Enoch speaks of the animals testifying against man at the great white throne judgment! Those who are born-again and have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior will spend eternity with our loved ones who went first and that includes the animals! Romans 8:21: That the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. Luke 12:7 - God provides for animals just as for man. He knows when a sparrow falls, none are forgotten before God. Joel 1:20 - The animals cry unto God just as mankind does. Jesus loves the animals! Imagine our love on earth. Jesus has perfect love (agape love), after all he suffered and died an agonizing death on the cross for us. His love for the animals and his creation is perfect and as humans we cannot begin to understand. Proverbs 12:10 - The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but even the kindness of godless men is cruel”. Prayers for all those left behind. Animals aren’t created in God’s image nor are they equal to humans, however we are their caretakers. Nevertheless, there is biblical evidence animals have non-human souls. Nephesh and psyche are translated “soul” for mankind, but these are also used with animals. God made certain the animals were saved from the flood, and we know from scripture they most certainly are going to be on the refreshed, new earth. When Moses and the Hebrews left Egypt, their animals went too. We need to see that animals and man share something special - we are both living beings. Something one must remember is that Adam and the animals lived happily in the Garden before the fall and will again. Don't forget, when God cursed the 2 people, the animals and whole earth fell under that same curse! That is why some animals now have a “less than loving” nature. Once we’re enjoying the new earth, they will be as they were in the Garden of Eden! Proverbs 12:12 (NLT) - We are to be stewards of animals. We are caretakers, but they belong to God, not us. For all the animals of the forest are mine, and I own the cattle on a thousand hills. Every bird of the mountains and all animals of the field belong to me Psalm 50:10-11, Psalm 148:10-13, Revelation 4:8-9; 5:13 Animals also praise God. We fail to zero in on scripture that says the “living creatures” that cry out “holy, holy, holy” are animals dwelling in God’s presence. Our Lord Jesus Christ in Revelation 21:5 proclaims “I am making all things new”. Revelation 5:13 - Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praised and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” Romans 8 - Creation itself will be free from its bondage, the whole creation has been groaning. Man sinned, animals did not but they were still brought down by human sin. That is a terrible truth of sin; it effects both the innocent and guilty. Romans 8:21 - Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. I am so thankful my mother and I were able to do this study, she died shortly after. Being human, we are selfish and want to keep our loved ones with us forever. As long as I/we are on earth, I will always miss her and wish she had not left us. I can't wish her back here out of heaven, that would be the ultimate act of selfishness!! I would not want her to suffer further because now, she is free of all her pain and is in paradise with Jesus (Luke 23:43). My mother was born-again and so am I, so I will see her again. Most of all we will spend eternity in heaven with Jesus. I look forward to that day.

I am gutted . No getting over losing my Gracie, or Ari, or Nina , or Mont , or Boo , or Bubba , or Daisy , or Lily , or any other of my beloved fur children . I’m destroyed

Glad it helped.

I'm feeling all that you said... Kia went five days ago 😢..sighs

I hope you feel better ❤

My brother died on the 16 November and then my dog 16 December. So strange how ruminating on my brother every minute has been instantly replaced by my sorrows for my fur baby. I know I will pick up my grief for Stephen when I find some peace regarding the loss of my baby ❤

Meschelle Davidhizar too many dogs die to cancer. We have to figure out what we’re doing wrong & how were leading them down this path. Sorry for your loss

I am sorry for your loss. I have had several service dogs and those dogs feel apart of my body. I understand exactly what you are trying to convey. Always open your home to another animal and train away. You always have room for another dog.

Something may have caused this whether it be their food or water. You should always get yourself checked out too because if anyone who lives with you gets cancer you may want to identify what may have expedited it.

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Hugs my friend, I also am lost and hurting right now..😭

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I lost my dog yesterday. I am heartbroken . I miss her so much. I could see her all over where she used to lay down. I expect her to come to cuddle anytime but she is gone.

@@yaritzadejesus2465 I’m so sorry for you Yaritza. There is very little that feels as bad as losing your beloved beautiful companion. Your world will be off its axis for a while. You will get there eventually but Daisy will never leave your heart. I still think of Milo my Westie whom I lost a year and a half ago many times every day. My heart reaches out to yours….

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How are you now? Does it get better? My 13 year old Niko died yesterday and im heartbroken 💔 I can't function, I need him

@@blove4735 😔 I’m sorry...going through the same ...going on three months ☹️

I have moment when I feel happy thinking about the memories and then I break down and cry again 💔 I never felt this pain before, I miss him so much already.

@@blove4735 I hear you...😔

thank you WIllie!

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@@samwell707 lost my gsd within hours no chance even to see vet, sorry for your loss, worst part my pet was at her peak and half her life was left.

Absolutely! What you get from them far out weighs having to go through the loss. My dogs will always be with me, a treasured part of me. I try to dwell on the pleasure of the time shared, rather than on the loss. Don't always make it, but most of the time, I do.

Agree how long after did you get your pup??? I'm day 3 of grief......

@@katy8306 took about 8 months and i can't imagine life without her.

@@ronasker8290 Wow see the innate bond with a dog is always there but never a replacement more like a living sister/brother to continue joy energy in the house and that can only be good.

@@katy8306I got another rescue from the same rescue charity 6 days after. I think too soon but it is helping with my grief. I won’t ever feel anything like I do for this one than I do for my beloved lost dog but she needed a home too.

So sorry for your loss. It will get easier. Focus on the love you guys shared.

@@RobertCabralDogs Thank you for responding. I watched both this episode and the other one you did on grief and they both hit very close to home for me. I'm not a stranger to grief, but I am surprised how much I've felt it since Leo's passing. Surprised at how much I've wept really. I connect much more deeply with animals, especially dogs, than I do with most people. I'm not sure I'll ever have children and Leo was like my child. He still is really. I will continue to work through my own grief and I do find myself even laughing a bit more at some of the moments and videos Leo and I shared together. Thank you for helping me and what seems like many other people through this. Thanks for even just getting these feelings off my chest to somebody who seems to understand what I'm going through right now

You do what you have to.

It may have said “dog” rather than “animal”.

@@katief9520 No, but I love it.

Charley n' Me i just remembered, it says “awakened” rather than discovered. 🙂

He dislikes the term fur babies because animals are not babies

Very cruel thing to say....a fur baby is akin to loosing a child if you don't get that you have a warped mind👎👎👎

Thank you for validating my grief after the loss of my 17 year old Murphy. I cannot recover. He was so special to me, and after 6 months I still cry every day. So many people don't understand how devastating it has been for me. I'm 72 and have always had dogs. So I have also lost dogs. I loved every one of them, and grieved every one. However, the loss of Murphy has been quite different. I am having trouble getting my life back together. It is a pain I cannot describe how I feel. I grieve the same today as I did the day I had to say good bye to him! I don't think I will ever return to my life again. I don't know how to go on without him. I had no children, so he was everything to me. Don't ever listen to people who say loving a pet is nothing like loving a child. For all his 17 years we lived alone, but I never felt alone. Without him I am truly alone and crying for him. Thank you for letting me say this because there is no one else in my life who gets it!

@@katy8306 Completely agree with you! I will always call my dogs my baby girls💕🥺

My Maltese just passed yesterday. So so upsetting

@@jeanblaaa I am very truly sorry for your loss. I know you are probably going through a tough time right now, but stay strong if you can and try to think of all the good memories. I truly feel your pain and now I am crying. We had to put down another one of our rescue dogs a few weeks ago, she was 17 and she is missed so much. These furry little guys are just like a kid and it's definitely hard when they have to go. I will keep you in my prayers.

@@loribabb6311 thank you so much Lori for your kind response. Our dogs are not just dogs, mine was my whole life. I'm feeling a bit better now but it's still very sad. So sorry to hear about your other dog. Hopefully time will heal all wounds ❤

I lost my 23 year old Maltese Layla a week and a half ago. My heart is broken.

Enjoy every second with your puppy and hug him/her everyday.

Try not to focus on the end, but realize there will be one. I just lost my dog on Aug. 31st. He was just short of 11 years. We got him from a rescue group when he was 11 weeks old. He changed our lives for the better. We had many many good times. Throughout his life and in my mind I would think that someday he would die and tears would be hard to fight back, but I never really realized how empty it would be when he was gone. Just don't think too much about the future or what the end will be like and enjoy every day with your dog because it is indeed a precious gift.

Marylyn Burylo I try not to focus on it but every time I even get close to thinking about it, tears me to pieces. I remember the first time it crossed my mind & after that it became a fear. Now it somewhat sticks with me. I’ll try to come to a better conclusion & work toward a better frame of mind. It’s just difficult.

@@fro2905 Please don't waste your time crying about the "What If's" or "The End". Tomorrow is never guaranteed for animals or humans. The only thing that matters is the here & now. The quality of time w your pet & how you conduct yourself right now. And when that time does come you will feel comforted by all the loving memories instead of all the time wasted worrying about the future. Which no one has control of. Be thankful for the precious time you were allowed to have together & not the time you won't have anymore. Hugs!❤

Marie K nothing but truth coming from you. I’ll keep everything you said in mind. Thanks

Thank you for your share, beautiful! Collateral beauty 💗

i get it... peace brother!

No better bond than with your dog! Terrible thing to lose your pet, the pain is herendous! The grief deep, kidney failure is so saddening and sudden... I feel so much pain seeing her leave so sick, rest assure doggy lovers, we will reunite on the other side, i strongly believe this!

Did you get another dog ?

I lost my baby boy the other day you know it's so hard. I am a manly man and it's killing me to the core . The only thing that seems to be helping Mike is to listen to other people's stories even though it makes me cry. It still comforts me. . Also I wrote a little short book about him and all the time together. That we had. That helped me clear my mind a little. But there is no cure for it only Band-Aids. Sadness and pain lives longer than Joy sometimes

@@ph7715 That's profound- exactly the way I feel.....pain lasts longer than the joy

This is JAG JustAGuy - I remember posting that above when I first watch your video. I pulled you up again to watch a 2nd time because...Today, Sept 21, 2021.. My Boy Sonny Died on my living room floor this morning in my arms. He was 15 yrs and 9 months. Just 3 months shy of being 16 yrs old. Pardon me. I may be rambling. He suffered yet another stroke which prove to be extremely bad. Also had some rupture spleen cancer that took its toll. My Boy is Gone. My Sonny is now dead. You are Right, I've had him for an extra 4 months since they wanted to euthanize him. The sadness the sickness the frailty, gave both of us TIME to say goodbye. He fought a good fight. He lived a Long time. Till death do us part and that vow was kept. My Angel Went Back Home To God. Thank you ..AGAIN for this, Your Video. Steve

I saw your update, how are you doing now? My baby of 12.5 years died in my arms this weekend. I've watched this video several times just to know someone else out there is the same.

So very sorry....I lost my precious.... 12yr....creme tan Rat Terrier......12...26 ....2020.....to renal/liver failure ...so unexpected....acted so healthy...no signs of illness....He was my world....I was his....he was my shadow....feel like the world is gray....no joy....hard to belive....like a terrible neightmare.....pray soon we both heal some to where it doesn't hurt so much...hard to eat....sleep...even breathe.....God bless us !!

@@lindanewburn3021 Sorry for your loss, thanks for the reply and God bless you! ✝️

@@nielhodgman5338 Tk....you too....sweetie....💞

That might be the kindest message I’ve received. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing your story.

Sorry for your loss. Godspeed on your mission! Fight on!

Thanks for sharing your story.

what amazing work you do. thank you for this comment!

I can so feel your pain Jean..My dog died 4 days ago.. It hurts so bad... In can relate when you say your dog feels like a family member... My thoughts are with you...

@@Sunshine-ty7mm - It's so difficult seeing their empty bed, blankets, food bowl. I'm sorry for your loss.

@@JeanAlfonso1986 I know.. it's horrible this emptiness... it's comforting to see that there are so many lovely people in this world who really care for animals...Time will heal the wound but in this stage everything else looks meaningless....

Just lost my Princess I hear you.

My cat of 20 yrs passed away and now that I have recovered from the physical effects of grief it blows my mind when I see how it affected me the first year

Sorry for your pain. You did the bravest and kindest thing for your dog.

@@RobertCabralDogs Thank you, I appreciate it. Your video helped a lot. I know there's no right answer to this, but how long do you think would be an ideal timeframe to get another dog. I do want to adopt a puppy but am fearful of how difficult it would be to properly train and/or socialize in the Minnesota winter months.

Thanks for sharing your pain... it makes us tick and our love for dogs is really undying!

Sorry to hear about that. Seriously the most painful thing. But they say the harder the grief, the deeper the love!

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