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Loss and grief resulting from death of a pet

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@opheli

I lost my 12 year old Labrador two days ago….and I am heartbroken. I unfortunately have suffered some overwhelming losses in the past couple years; my son, and my husband. My dog was my constant, loving companion.
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Scott R L | @scottrl | Jan 19 1:29pm

I'm sorry that you have had such a rough time.
You are to be commended for your courage in the face of such trials.
Grief has to be one of life's greatest trials.
I don't have any advice, because I know it's a personal journey.
But I encourage you to do whatever you need to do to care care for yourself. Be kind, compassionate, and patient.

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Jan 20 8:50am

@opheli I empathize with your grief at the loss of your beloved Labrador. I have lost my parents, good friends, and my university boyfriend (we were together for 7 years) over the past few years and yet those losses feel different to me than the loss of our husky mix dog. I'm not a crier but I can tell you that I sobbed when our dog died and still feel that loss. The human-animal bond that we experience is very special to us.

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sophia53 | @sophia53 | Jan 20 9:14am

Loss of animals is the worst. The unconditional love & support you get from them is the best feeling in the world. I walked dogs at the animal shelter to spend time with dogs until I got my next one. Which I found there & was the only thing that made it better for me. Sad to hear about your loss.

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