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Comment by Judy on July 6, 2012 at 2:58am

I know it's painful to resurrect this thread. I've been without a computer for a while...   I had to euthanize my dog on the 30th of April. I'd been nursing him through interstinal lymphona. I don't regret the decision because, even though we were told maybe six months, I just got four. And we both had some good times and great moments together. He became my total life at that point.  I slept on the floor beside the couch -- that's the bed he liked the most. Man, it is really hard and beautiful at the same time. You'd do just anything for them, right?

Comment by Bokoy Zialcita on October 30, 2011 at 11:07pm

My sweet and beautiful boy cat Beau has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge yesterday after a long battle with kidney failure... I will miss him so much.... Gave us 15 years of unconditional love. I've cried so many times thinking about him and feels sick to my stomach. I don't think I can get used to him not being around the house... It's even harder at night since he used to snuggle with me in bed :(

Comment by Natalie Rochester on May 3, 2011 at 8:24pm

Amy, time will be kinder to you. Your Beckett was lucky to have a companion like you in her/his life. I truly believe that people (and pets are people, too) come in our lives to serve a purpose. Some times that purpose is complete sooner than we'd hope, but they leave a gift for us. They give us so much. I hope you can find the space where you can embrace the gifts Beckett gave you and pardon him/her with thanks. Likewise, I have no doubt you gave your Beckett many many wonderful gifts in her/his life. We learn from life, but we learn from death as well.

Comment by Natalie Rochester on May 3, 2011 at 8:19pm

Hi, my name is Natalie Rochester and I am a master’s student from Texas Woman’s University conducting a study for my thesis. The purpose of the study is to explore the relationship between types of pet loss, attachment, and grief. I was inspired to research this topic after the loss of my cat about 1.5 yrs ago. She was like my own child and the dismissing response I received from others encouraged me to conduct my thesis on this topic. It was cathartic for me, I hope it does the same for you.

 

You are invited to participate in this study if you are an owner of a pet that you have lost (death or non-death) within the last 3 years. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. Your pet loss may consist of any type of loss – death, runaway, stolen, adoption, etc. The lost pet must have been owned by you or is a family pet. This study was approved by TWU Institutional Review Board. Participation in this study is voluntary and may be ended at any time without penalty. There is a potential risk of loss of confidentiality in all email, downloading, and internet transactions. To participate in the study, please go to: https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=140556. This study is estimated to take 15 minutes.

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this study please contact Natalie Rochester at nrochester@mail.twu.edu. Your participation is important and much appreciated. Thank you.

Comment by Amy S on April 23, 2011 at 8:09pm

Please help me learn to cope with such a loss. I feel like I can't go on without my dog Beckett.

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