Go and visit the humane shelters for Dogs,get a new one,not as a replacement,but another life you've saved they are so appreciative of your love.

Ahh, that sucks. I'm so sorry. If it helps, we'd love to hear any stories you want to share, but no pressure.

Our animals are more than pets! I can remember every one that I have loved over the years! And, I can sometimes still feel sad and miss them, years later!

Oh, so sorry...the Only thing wrong with dogs is their short lifespan

Sorry for your loss. ?

I feel for you, we all love our best buddies. Just remember the joy they gave you, wait the proper time for respect, then go find some new joy.

The loss of a beloved pet can be heartbreaking ? ?

Take some comfort in knowing you gave your dog a loving home, and, hopefully, a full lifespan. So many will never get that.

Been there. Hugz

I still miss my 2 cats that died within 6 months of each other 5 years ago. They were so special. Sorry for your loss.

As others have said, your dog was a family member, so (as @RavenCT said) this is real grief. Give yourselves time and permission to grieve. Every time a pet of mine died, it left a hole in my heart. As you said, it will dissipate eventually and it will be filled with memories. However, in the meantime, there will be many things that remind you of him and it will be painful. Lots of hugs and peace coming your way.

I have an older dog and her health is on my mind. We're best buddies now so I enjoy that. I'm sorry that your pet has passed, and I'm sure your memories of him are alive in your heart.

Dozer Dog sends you all a Big Hug!

Yes my Vets office is terribly compassionate and I never escape wihout someone bursting into tears.

I hope you find some rest tonight. It's always rough in the days leading up to this. And it takes time to ease the sorrow.

Remember that's a member of your family gone. It's real grief. (((tioteo))))

I am very sorry for your loss. Dont rush to put the belongings away. I put my 16yo dachshund to sleep a few months ago, and we are slowly putting his stuff away. It is hard.
They are wonderful life partners!!!

As an animal lover with a German Shepherd 10 years old I cry with you. Sassy's time is coming. My daughter is taking her and I will be 3 hours away. RIP.

I'm so sorry Tio. Been there too many times.
(Hugs)

Condolences sent. I've lost many dog friends over the years.

many of us have been there and share your feelings. It is so difficult and then a couple years later another dog enters our life and we love the new as much as the past.
One saying I love is that loosing a pet is as powerful as loosing a family member only this one you really love.
I am on my third dog and she is just as cute as the others but with a love that is so worth the investment of me into the relationship. They only live a decade or a little over and that is the gift we must realize is the special one.
Best to you and soon another set of wet sloppy lips will cross your own with a smile.

Sorry for your loss. My pooch passed away last February & it's still tough. I still haven't been able to put all her things away.

I am so soory for your loss. My dog of 16 years passed on May 10th this year. It gets easier & then again it doesn't. This years of first suck. I will be going along fine & grief will jump out & reduce me to tears. May 10, 2019 is on a Friday & I will be turning my application to volunteer at my local shelter on that day. (I'm not ready yet.)

I appreciate your sorrow,.......have been fortunate enough to have not had to live without a fur buddy for many, many years.... have lost my friends to everything from cancer and old age, to neglect for thinking he was safe, and he wasn't.......without fail, I wind up getting drunk and crying my eyes red for three or four days....then I go find another to train me to their liking...pictured is the little girl that rescued me about eight and a half years ago, and has almost got me following her demands perfectly....I heartly suggest finding a new trainer as soon as possible.....hopefully your sorrow will be short, and your future be filled with fond memories, and productive training.

I'm so sorry. I put down my canine soulmate of a decade last July. I still think of him daily. I think our dogs are probably the only beings who love us unconditionally. You're right -- you will at some point begin to remember more happy memories than sad. But for now, respect his memory by experiencing your pain.

I feel for you...when I lose a buddy, I get drunk for three or four days, cry my eyes out in sorrow for myself, and go find another one. Will never be without as long as I can afford and take care of one.

He will always be next to you; they never go far away from the ones who loved them.