Struggling with Pet Loss | 7 Steps to Help Cope
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2024
- 🐾 Are you struggling with the loss of a beloved pet? It's a heart-wrenching experience that many of us go through. In this video, we share 7 steps to help you cope with pet loss and navigate through this difficult time. From acknowledging your grief to finding ways to honor your pet's memory, we're here to support you on your journey to healing. 💔🐾
👉 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Step 1: Acknowledge Your Grief
02:30 - Step 2: Reach Out for Support
03:50 - Step 3: Create a Memorial
05:10 - Step 4: Take Care of Yourself
06:30 - Step 5: Seek Professional Help If Needed
07:50 - Step 6: Celebrate Your Pet's Life
09:10 - Step 7: Give Yourself Time to Heal
🌈 Remember, it's okay to grieve and take the time you need to heal. Your pet was a special part of your life, and their memory will always hold a special place in your heart. 💖
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I find loss of a pet much harder than a person. Pets are unconditional love. Thanks for video. Sorry for you loss 😢
Me too
Me too. It's the club no one wants to join 😢
Me, too! That has made me feel guilty because I really love so much my relatives who have passed but losing pets really takes the wind out of my sails & the breath out of my lungs & I'm a total mess. Thank you for letting me know I'm not the only one who reacts that way!
Mine died 4 years ago and it still hurts even tho I have 2 replacements. Sometimes one comes into your life that is so so special.
Yup, same.
😥 anyone who's lost a precious pet can empathize here
Worse than losing a person. 😢😢
They are so sweet and unconditional and they depend on us. 😢
My dog's sweetness is what I miss the most. She was so kind, gentle and loving. Perfect dog for me ❤
And we depend on them in several respects. @@kristinLB
My Kitty was a little sh** but she was my little ... She bit me on the forehead, left poop in the litter box nd did not bury it. She would step over me to get to the window. Yes she could jump like no one's business. She was a Tortie. Bonnet One day I will clone you if there is no issues with offspring. @@Here4TheHeckOfIt
Puoi dirlo❤
Anyone who says 'it's" only a pet, is someone I don't even want in my life. We lost our dog of 16.5 years last summer. We have adopted another rescue dog, and she is wonderful. But the grief for the dog we lost, Mickey, will be there for a long time. I love all animals and I wish more humans shared that compassion. I assume those of you on this site feel the same way. Hugs
Same - anyone who says "it's only a pet" I just cut out. Pets will always be important to me.
Same. Such a person is not worthy of any contact.
My Brother in law says it's just a pet to everyone. He's a miserable person who never experienced true love
@@RRolon999 Some people are just like that because they haven't had a friendship with an animal. Most people treat them as tools or accessories in their life. Who knows? One day there will be that one animal that changes their perspective.
I actually just lost my cat Buster today, he was 12 years old and I loved him SO MUCH. thank you for all you do 😊
So sorry for your loss 💔🥺
I have an older Shepard who loves cats. We are getting a little friend for her an all black kitten called Buster ❤️❤️❤️🐾 I am sorry for your loss 🕊
@@aiwagrace1660 Buster was all black, thank you so much for sharing. I feel like he lives on now 😔🤗
I'm sorry about Buster! Rest in power little buddy
Sorry for your loss😢
I've just lost my beautiful cat this week after 17 years, is it so hard, i miss her so much.
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Your forever angel baby, 😇❤️
Sorry for your lost...pets are God's creatures that bring joy into our homes and hearts 💕 praying that each day gets easier for you 🙏
I am so sorry.
It breaks my heart. What gives me peace is knowing that God gives me my hearts desires.
So my fur babies are waiting for me in heaven 😊
My mum told me a story of a man that had a near death experience and what he saw was all of his pets that had passed. It gave me some comfort that we'll meet again. 💙
I follow the site of hospice nurse Julie, she speaks in different videos about the "visions" people have, before dieing: they see their pets waiting for them.
Most definitely!!!
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This is me. The loss of my Corgi Hunter in Dec 2022 was devastating to me. I still speak to him daily He is forever etched in my heart & soul. He was not my pet, he was & is my boy & was always a part of our family. Everywhere I went he went also. Thank you Dr. Andrew for all you do. God Bless you always
Lost my Yorkie about the same time. I'm still not okay. So I understand. Unfortunately 😢
❤ RIP Hunter. Corgis are bold little dogs. One of my first memories of a dog park was of a corgi takeover. There were about fifteen of them and they were so bossy, pushing all of the big dogs around! 😂 I bet Hunter was a lot of fun.
@@girlfriendofnone ❤ to your little Yorkie. She will always be a beautiful part of your life
It hurts a lot. It especially hurts when you feel like their life should’ve been a lot longer than it was. Here’s a virtual hug to everyone that has lost a pet/s. I lost my cat and one of my dogs within 3 days of each other. Needless to say it has been very difficult accepting this.
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You're right - it does hurt a lot. I had a hard time with the loss of my dog. I can't imagine losing a dog and a cat three days apart 😞💔 I hope you were surrounded by others who respect your need to mourn and honor your friends ❤
Omg this is awful. I am soo sorry for your losses
Its never easy saying goodbye. Each time we lose a dear friend I say no more…… then we find another best friend to fill the hole in our heart. Each one can never take the place of the one before as they all have their own endearing personalities.
This is sooooooo important to say. I have lost only 2 best hearts. I have 2 now , and I DREAD my next lose. The hole in your heart seems unseurmontable, but it does not be so large that another heart can’t come in. The only way it stays open is by your refusal to let anyone else come in. Pain maybe never go away, but love will ALWAYS find its way back into your heart. It’s up to you how long that will take. Why do you chose to be without when there are more hearts out there looking for you to love them❤️. It’s a terrible pain, but living without love and puppy dog eyes is WAY more painful. Someone out there needs you. Say, “Yes”. I will love you too.
Well said 😢
I've heard some people say that once they lost their heart dog, they couldn't have another 😞 Sadly, this is what it feels like for me. I wouldn't mind fostering someday though, when I'm in a better financial place. That is something I am open to.
@@Here4TheHeckOfIt sorry for your loss. If and when you are ready is only something you can decide. In the mean time I wish you comfort with many fond memories of your little family member.
@@cherylkruisheer3365 Very well-stated.
This morning at 4 a.m. , we lost our beautiful alaska malamute. She was a big part of the family for 12 wonderful yrs. She will be greatly missed and her memories will live in our hearts forever. RIP my beautiful Juno 😢 🙏
Your forever angel baby 😇💕
RIP Juno 🙏🪽 I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like she had a beautiful life ❤
crying for months and months when you try everything to help a fur kids fight cancer. (Pippi, Dixie,Reebok,Niki,Molly,Brendley, 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗)
It has been very sad, lidt my yorkie Dec 25 2023 my support my best friend my emotional security 😢my walking partner..
My little Yorkie poo passed on Dec. 25 also. I'm so sorry for both of our losses.
I lost my soul girl Lucy over a year ago and I will never get over that hurt. There isn’t an hour that I don’t think of her.
I'm sorry for your loss and wish there was something that can be said to alleviate the hurt. I can relate 💯😔 Losing a soul dog is painful. I really didn't think I was going to feel the way I did, and am not sure when I will feel ready for a new dog. Luckily, her brother is still here and has been a source of comfort.
@@Here4TheHeckOfIt thank you for your kind words. I’ve sent five over the Rainbow Bridge and it only gets more difficult…I have two sweet little boys who bring me so much joy yet my heart aches for Lucy.
@@MichelleS0429 This is such a nice tribute to Lucy who, I believe, can feel how much you miss her. She was very special, I am sure.
❤ To Lucy ❤
@@Here4TheHeckOfIt thank you ❤️
Our pets have unique personalities. It's so easy to fall in love with them. The loss is real❤😢
Very much so. Their uniqueness (if you care to look) actually shakes you out of the view that they're "just a dog (or cat, bird, lizard, etc.)". Here they are - a living being sharing their life with you and vice versa. How can you go back to that old way of thinking of them?
We are soon going to go through the same issue. Our almost 17 yr old Beagle is not going to live much longer. She is loved and I am dreading the inevitable.
Sending you the biggest hug ever ❤❤❤❤❤
I have a Chihuahua / Pom girl… she has a collapsed trachea…and she is 18. I’m not ready for her to leave me
@@torigillispie9823 I am going through the same issue with my Terripoo. He is 14, and we have such a hard time getting him to eat or drink anything. He also seems to be in pain, but his pain meds make him sick to his stomach. So it's a balancing act. If you have any suggestions on how we can help our little guy, I'd appreciate it!
I'm sorry about your precious Beagle. Someone told me that dogs know when it's their time and are accepting of it. Be with her 💯 on the last leg of her journey. It's painful, but hold her and tell her you are there. She will be more at peace knowing you are.
I know what you at going through. I lost mine May 2023….he had a heart murmur and you just ‘dread’ the thought of losing them. I get it. Just give the ALL the love you can. I told mine all the time I loved him. Knowing he would be leaving me someday…..soon. It was hard and I was there when he took his last breath. They do know when they are ready to cross. They will also give you signs…..he played ball with me that night, tried to stay away from me all night after that. He was trying to leave and did the next day…..he even went outside to relieve himself before he left me. My dearest child my baby…he was a fur one but still my child. I wish you all the best in this journey. Just be there for you precious baby and give all the love you can….
My 14 yr old dog died this summer. I cried for days. When my first dog died, I knew I needed to wait a year before getting another pet. This time I didn't wait very long. My situation was different and I need a dog where I live. It was about 10 weeks when I got my new dog. The work involved in training and bonding really helped me move forward and took the edge off the sadness of my loss. I think about my old guy every day and miss him, but I have the joy of my new friend at the same time.
We never know when a new pet will come into our life and we’ll be ready for it.
I hope there is a right time because having my dog around was so much fun. I miss her everyday.
You right. My vet told me I needed grief counseling. I did that. Your pet is your family.
I had to make the awful decision to have my beautiful boy, Chalky Cat, put down last week, due to him being in Kidney failure. I'm heartbroken, as he was only 12, it just doesn't seem fair that his life was so short.
He was the most Special, Beautiful black and white cat Ever. 💔
Your forever angel baby 😇💕
I’m so very sorry for the loss of Chalky Cat!!😢😢❤
Twelve years sounds like a long time, but one day, here it is. It's impossible to fathom how much time passed so quickly! To lengthen it again, I find memories help alot. Reflect on all of the good times and you'll see that you had a lot of precious time together ❤
Yeap. My girl (golden/sheperd mix) died last october at 17years and 24 days old.
I gave her everything that i could and hope that anyone who's dying will have this much support, confort and love in their last days.
And she was the closest thing to perfection to ever walk on this earth.
Sorry for your loss. It's a blessing that she was with you for all those yrs. Our pets are a big part of a family! Keep her memories alive 🙏
I 💯 believe she was perfection. Sorry for your loss 😞
My pomeranian died eighteen and half years old. Staff and pet owners at the Animal Hospital were there were so kind.
I lost my GoldenDoodle in September of 2022, and remembering him still brings tears. My ex-mother-in-law died two days ago; we didn't speak to each other since 2001; I have no emotions at all about her passing. I've cried for months on end for my three dogs who passed since 2002.
Your relationship with animals is probably the purest, most steadfast friendship you'll ever have ❤
I have never grieved so deeply over any being as when I had lost my dog in 2022. It was the darkest of dark. I lost weight, couldn't sleep, couldn't stop thinking and obsessing about it. the ONLY thing which helped me begin feeling a little better was several months later when I went to the shelter and adopted another precious being. Caring for my new little girl and loving her has been healing to me and also to her, she had a rough neglected life before I adopted her. My heart still aches when I think of the precious one I lost...
Argh no Dr Jones. Here I am, sobbing again. My Sweetie Boy. Ziggy passed away on Dec 20th. Thank you for sharing. Wish you were here at the fireside, sharing thoughts. 😢😢😢
It’s the hardest thing to go through. I’m sorry for your loss Doctor ❤
Over 20 years ago I lost my best friend snickers a dachshund. It took me 8 years to get my Yorkie and I'm so much closer to her than I was with him...I'll be a reck when something happens to her.
Here's to a long life for your Yorkie - and lots of fantastic memories ❤
Lost my dear chihuahua due to epilepsy on the second of January this year .im still struggling with the loss . Sending Love and blessings to anyone here in sadness and grief on losing a loved one. But i truly believe we will one day be reunited with our dear pets susan Sussex uk 💙 xxx
Your forever angel baby 😇💕
Sorry for your loss, Susan 😞 Chihuahuas are such quirky and spunky dogs. I'm sure she was a lot of fun. Blessings to you ❤
@@micheleharris6851Thank you so much x
@@Here4TheHeckOfIt Good morning Thank you so much for your kind words so much appreciated. Xx
I take it really hard when I lose a pet 😢 they are like our children ❤
I recently lost my 14 year old cat 4 days after last christmas to cancer, and it has been rough. I went from guilt to anger to sadness to confusion, going in circles. Now I try to talk to her, hoping she is in spirit and I try to pray a bit more, I am still trying to find some peace from her passing.
Condolences on your loss. We lost our 2 greyhounds in 2022 four months apart. Devastating. The house was so empty, I had never not had a dog! I lasted one month & happened upon a dog at the local shelter that had the same name as one of our greyhounds & was brought into the shelter the same month that we lost that greyhound. Buddy will never be forgotten nor Jesse, I still grieve for them. Our new shelter Buddy has brought such joy & laughter into our home. He saved us! ❤
Oh that's rough! I had a hard time losing my one dog, but two within a short timeframe...💔 Im glad a new dog is in your life again. When I'm in a better place financially, and the time feels right, another rescue would be nice. They just make your life so much more pleasant.
I'm sorry for the loss of Pippi. I lost my sweet 14 year old tuxedo last year to cancer. 😿😿 My heart goes out to everyone who's hurting. ❤❤
We just lost our 15.5yr old retriever 2wks ago and I'm still beside myself. He was my life. But my 13yr old pittie still needs me and she's been amazing. She grieved for about a week.. they were always together. She just started playing with her toys again today. It was a relief to see.
3 weeks ago, we had to have our Rocky put down due to illness. He was 15 yrs old. Thanks for sharing this video.
Your forever angel baby 😇💕
I had a German Shepard named Rocky growing up he was also 15yrs old when he passed. I still think of him and all my babies throughout the years. It will never be the same but eventually there can be a new best friend for you who needs a loving home.
❤ To Rocky(s) ❤ Two dogs, very much loved, whose memory lives on forever.
It was like losing a child
I too am mourning the loss of my DM Blue. 💔🐾😥🌈
Sorry for you loss. We lost Ozzy our poodle unexpectedly in April 2023 and he is sorely missed each and every day and always will be.
❤ To Ozzy ❤ He was very much loved. That's a lot.
Dr Jones, thank you for sharing with everyone.♥I want to mention that when we suffer the loss of a fur family member and loved one, I say that we need to get a "hole plugger", adopt a new fur family member to help us fill the gaping hole left behind..my GSD Ani is 12 yrs old and she herself is a "hole plugger" from my last GSD Seti, before her. Without her, I would never have made it through the grief. God Bless.🧸🐾
I am so very sorry for your loss, my dear. But, also thank you so much for taking the time to talk about this subject. So many people don't understand the pain. Even some pet owners don't think how badly it hurts. I have had dogs and cats all my life. As an adult with no child maybe it hurts a little more even. I tell people as much as it hurts, but the love and different personalities of each one makes the experience of owing dogs and cats so much worth it. I got my Bella, a beautiful German Shepherd (profile picture) from our local animal shelter and i got her only a few months after both my other dogs passed within six months of each other. I didn't think I can manage the pain, but having Bella helped me so much as I was helping her to feel safe and loved since she was a rescue from a very bad past. Loving a new dog after losing one does not mean you need a whole new heart to love a new dog. You just open a new folder and keep it in file cabinet/heart. Everyone and everything that we love gets their own folder. Sorry for such long comment my dear. Thank you for everything you teach us including how to love and care for animals.
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Lost my sweet Sammy 3 weeks ago today. 13 year old Boston Terrier. He was such a gift to us. But I can still cry on a dime if I just think of him for a few seconds. So grateful he was in my life.
I lost my Molly, a rat terrier last October. I just miss her so much it still hurts to think about her.
My heart breaks every time a friend or even a stranger says their pet has passed. My dog is 17 at the moment, suffering from early kidney disease and moderate heart disease. Her condition overall is still fantastic, but I honestly cannot imagine how painful it would be when she passes. Praying for everyone going through that pain now ❤ I firmly believe that we will all meet again one day
"I firmly believe that we will all meet again someday" ❤❤❤❤
I hope so.
I lost my best friend of thirteen years. Exactly one month to the day I adopted a new dog. Wow you want to talk about guilt. I'm able to function as a normal person. But my heart breaks every time I think of him. He was a loss that will affect me forever. And now with ella. I find myself feeling guilt. I think I adopted too soon. Ella is here to stay. It's just that I catch myself sometimes. Hard to put in words. But thank you for this video. It's always good when someone understands.
You shouldn't feel guilty. You aren't replacing your best friend, you are expanding your love to take in another best friend. Think about it like this, I loved my parents equally, loved my grandparents equally, love my siblings equally and I have loved every pet I've ever owned (or who have owned me ) equally. You are capable of great love, giving love to another doesn't diminish the love you have for one that is no longer with you. ❤
When my 15 yr old Ella (a German Short-haired Pointer) passed I kept seeing her out of the corner of my eye following me about like she had always done. I adopted a new pup from the shelter & Ella seemed to pass over then. I felt she felt I needed a companion/ protector & once I had one in flesh, then she could pass over that bridge & rest.
Don't feel guilty about loving or enjoying your new pet. Animals are so just & fair. I'm sure your previous pet appreciates that you have some one to keep you company & love you since the deceased pet can't do that in the flesh anymore.
@Adele411 Thank you. And how ironic. Maybe it's your pup reincarnated. It's hard to say. I picked that name. Because it means sunshine, happiness, and brightness. Definitely what I needed. I'm sorry for your ella's passing. And again thank you for your kind words.
I understand the guilt. But remember loving another dog is not a betrayal and does not erase or take away the love you have for your other dear dog. It’s okay to allow yourself to bond and love Ella. Your heart is big enough to love both ❤️
I'm sorry for Pip. He ll be missed. I cried for 2 yrs, after my German shepherd died. Everyone I saw a German Shepard. Is be crying
Thank you so much for this video. We lost one elder pet last August. And 3 weeks later I found a substantial mass in the mouth of our last elder pet that's a boxer mix. So it won't be long until we'll be doing that again. Fortunately we live in a rural area so all of our pets are buried on our property and they all have nice limestone rock grave coverings that we can sit close to and talk to our beloved passed on pets.
I'm so sorry for your loss of Pippi. I lost my balinese in October and was so heartbroken I never wanted to get another cat. Several months later I have another balinese. Our house needed her. I still miss Natasha though because they are all different. I wanted to share something. I have horses and broke out in warts all over my hands. I used a special paste that most of us give to our horses every season. I just rubbed the paste on my warts and they were gone in a couple of days.
I'm sorry to hear about Pip. My condolences to you.
I had to let my beautiful 14 yr old best friend Salem go in Oct last year. I miss her everyday. I know I will see Her again. I have a new black girl Syren who is a blessing to our house. She doesn't replace her but helps my heart hurt less I like to think Say sent her to me
Lost our 17 year old cat a few weeks ago. I swear I still see him all the time. His sister misses him so much but I don't think she could handle a kitten.
I kept seeing my German Short-haired Pointer out of the corner of my eye following me about as always. I finally started talking to her like always after I figured out I wasn't imagining what I was seeing. She stayed with me like that until I adopted a new pup from the shelter. I guess she knew I would be OK once I had another companion/protector because she crossed over then.
It's almost 4 months since we lost our beloved rescue dog Boo.
We have had 5 rescues over 50 years and now we are sponsoring many rescue doggies.
It hit us soo hard so we have spent the winter clearing and tidying and taking stuff to charity shops.
Constructive and giving us a plan.
Also we buried her near a Rosemary bush and we say hi to her every day!
Thank you for all your help...
Pipi was great ...hope Tula ok too!
Thank you Dr. it’s never easy when you lose a pet…I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for this video. I am reading the many comments now and in tears….
Thank you for being so kind dr. during a painful transition. I have lost pets too and what brings me comfort is knowing as I live and breathe our souls are still with us, especially our angel babies 😇💕, the bodies are just invisible. When I close my eyes I still feel my fuzzy babies and photos help bring a little smile through tears. Sending warm fuzzy love to all.
Pippi we loved you and have missed you for a while since you stopped coming on here less and less. My precious boy had a seizure of many last night. I know his time is near and it is killing me. I love him so much. I've lost many, many pets and all hurt so bad. My current boy was my husbands service and looked out for him in many situations, even the doctors and nurses were impressed with him. Just writing this thinking about losing him has me crying like a baby. I've missed the boy he was, the seizures have taken his sight his hearing, and now it's working on his mobility. But he still loves to eat and drink, no accidents even in a seizure he still seems to have the awareness to struggle to go in the proper place. Today it's as if the seizure never happened thank God. But I know it will take his life maybe in the next one or the next one but it will come and I am not prepared to lose him. When my husband died I was flabbergasted how cruel people can be, "you better go find another husband", "stop crying over him, he's gone and never coming back", "can I have his things", it just went on and on until I withdrew and have now lived a recluse life with my boy. When he passes I won't share it with anyone because I do not want to hear them saying, "go get another one", "stop crying he's gone etc." , it's so painful. We had no children so all of our dogs were like our children and none were ever replaceable. Just like my husband, he was awesome and not replaceable. My dad passed six months after my husband, he was the very last of my family except for my boy, now he'll soon leave me. The grief and mourning for him has already begun. The worry and fear is great. My heart goes out to all who are also mourning.
It's more than a pet, it's part of your family. Not to downplay loss but I've always found getting a new dog etc, really helps to help put your mind on something else so you don't get too depressed !!!! Always helped me and my wife.
My condolences to all who have lost their little friends. I lost my dear feline Marley 5 months ago, and it still hurts. Her vets abandoned us almost two years before her passing. We were on our own and I kept her going with natural therapies during that time. In the last month I followed an unnecessary recommendation from a fear mongering vet which ended up harming her and that has caused me tremendous regret. I've written Marley's eulogy and a feline resources web page in her honor. I am also writing her medical history and life story for a future blog post.
I lost one of my senior boy cats two weeks ago, today. He was a lovely light orange tabby..I called his color blond.
He was a rescue from a no kill shelter in 07 who had been returned, twice. It was a military base shelter and when folks get stationed overseas, they can't always bring their pets.
I wrote a quick email to that shelter thanking them for the 17 years I shared with him. I don't know if they got it.
I won't be getting another pet unless decent pet food comes back down to pre plandemic prices.
I lost my cat 2 weeks ago. My home just isn't the same. She was 15. Shattered my heart into a million pieces
Losing a pet is the hardest thing ever and it never gets easier. It hurts just as much the 3rd or 4th time like the 1st time. It leaves a hole in your heart and as time goes by it gets easier. Though there are moments where you just get sad all over again. ❤
Such an important topic -- the loss of a pet. Most of us who follow the channel have gone through the loss of a pet. Our grief is our own -- none of us has the exact grief because we are all individuals, as are our pets.
May I mention that there are articles and books online from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross about death & dying, and she identified the processes that people go through when a loved one passes. One of my undergrad courses was Death & Dying and we studied her valuable work.
Learning a bit about the psychology of loss and grief helped me some as I worked through the loss of my Golden Retrievers, and my Collie. It also helped when we tragically lost our youngest son.
It seems to me that we never fully 'get over' the loss of a loved one, be it animal or human...our lives are changed and all we can do is learn to cope with the loss(es).
Be well, Dr. Jones. You have a wonderfully tender heart and you are so kind to help all of us with our concerns for our animals.
The sibling of one of my dogs died a few years ago and i think for me watching my dog grieving the loss of his sister was the hardest part for me. He seemed lost, I went on walks with him daily as we both processed her loss. I think we helped each other through it. ❤ you never stop missing them. Thank you for sharing this video with us.
The dog left behind does grieve, and does help you deal with loss. When my girl passed, I was so grief-stricken. One day, I caught a glimpse of my other dog sitting by the window, shaking. That's when I realized life had to go on, and we needed a new type of normal. He's doing great now, but shows no real interest in other dogs.
I'm in my late 60's and my kids are gone and it's just me and my husband and our 4 rescues and we both love them so much. I've lost pets before and it's never easy. I'm dreading when either Bucky, Fuzzy, otto or Bart passes. they are all awesome and loving dogs. God bless you for alll the help you provide.
I lost my beautiful 17 year old cat this week. She was such a treasured member of the family. I miss her so much. We held a funeral, and I made her a photo tribute of her for the wall. Sending love to all who have lost their beloved fur angels.
So sorry to hear about Pippi ❤
A big hi 👋 to cutie Tula there in the background ❤
I love your videos.
It’s never easy.
I took over the care of my sisters little dog . Saved and extended his life by taking him to cardiology and gave his meds religiously only to killed by a coyote about the same time last year. I rushed my other chihuahua to the ER vet who got away from the coyote but when my husband found his body and called me,I weeped I sobbed like I never cried before. Good thing I didn’t see his lifeless body..I remember him as my cute happy little MOE.
Hang in there Doc
I lost my beautiful Pyrenees/Saint Bernard Jenushka to cancer Nov. 30 planned to go with her, a week later because I’m a crazy person adopted a new girl to keep me tethered to this world. Her 6 pups were adopted quickly, she was underweight and someone beat her, we are working through everything but I’m so lucky she picked me and loves me already. I am still mourning Jena I wish I could hold her again, I wish she could tell me she’s ok, sometimes I wish I could be with her in the void or heaven. I keep her hair with her brush in a zip lock bag and cry every night. She was an angel my true love she will have my heart for eternity💔
Thank you Dr Jones. You have to have been through it to get it. There is no way to prepare our heart and soul for such a loss. I've lost people I loved dearly but I can't imagine what it is going to be losing Joe. He is 16.5 yrs but still there, giving us so much love and sweetness❤
She helped so many other animals out there being such a good patient girl 🫶🥹
Sorry for your loss brother. I just wanna let you know how much you helped when my dog died last year --all your cancer recommendations and wisdom in general made things a little easier. Thank you😊
So sorry for your loss. These animals steal your heart. You never forget them. But, I look at it this way, we only have them a few years because there are so many of them who need our love. In the last few years I've lost 2 horses, a colt, a dog and a few cats. I even grieve over my chickens. Because I love them all.
I have always suggested Bach Flower “Rescue Remedy “ for both humans and animals after the loss of another animal or human for that matter.. it’s available at regular health food store.. thank you for all your good videos. Much love to you and Tula.
I'm sitting here with my 12 year old bloodhound rottweiler mix Radar who has a degenerative spinal disease and just this week can no longer make it up the stairs. He has lost so much muscle mass and weight. He just sleeps and hides outside to potty him. Last time i took him for a walk he was sniffing the ground and just fell over onto his side. I will sit and sleep by his side. I love him.
They are our family. Time will be your best friend. Hang in Andrew. Life is a journey and we are privileged to share it with a few beloved family members ,human and animal. Love your info and caring.❤
Can you do a video on geriatric dog blood work. My dog is 13 high BUN number now the vet wants to do a bunch of meds she is healthy energetic and blood work has always been great.
I’m so sorry for your loss thank you for putting this video out and validating our deep sense of grief over our pets, who are more than just a dog or cat. I was grieving the loss of my dog from 2015, and I recently had to put my other dog to sleep two years ago so the grief has multiplied exponentially. be well, my friend. I trust your advice and I have used many of your suggestions which have worked amazingly. Thank you.
I lost my Waldo last year after 19 years. It's been over a year and I still cry when I say his name. He's in my thoughts everyday and is always with me - I had him cremated and wear his ashes in a nice necklace etched with his face that never leaves my neck. Gives me a lot of comfort.
Thank you for your videos. We lost 3 furbabies last year. Still cry daily.
Thanks for sharing video. .. after living through plenty of disappointments & adjusting to things for so many years at 70, I still think the short 10 to 12 years lifespan of dogs is on my top-3 'this is THE worst' on earth. A dog is just getting *perfect at 5, then at 10 even better. Then blink & the large dogs start to suffer age. .. 😭💕🐕🦺
It is beyond any loss. This is affecting my other dog too. My other dog keeps searching for him and its heartbreaking to witness. I really think she is depressed over it. I'm spending more time with her playing and literally just 24\7 together. I'm afraid to leave her alone at home. I even feel like a part of me is gone.
It really sucks. Thats worse than losing a human. I can't even focus when they are gone. It's sad because you know they are never coming back . I'd never say I'll never get another pet again. I know I will to honor the one before.
Awe 😢 Pipi was Soo sweet, my dog has been on the decline and having to think about putting her to sleep 😓, it's so difficult to experience and having to go through 😢
My dog passed tonight. It was very sad , my third pet in a year. Thank you for your videos of your feelings when a pet/ friend you love passes. I will miss him dearly. 16 years is a long time to have a pet. I am so thankful for the beautiful time we had together.
No wonder you're so awesome and giving, you have access to 24/7 therapy. 😁
I've been a Vet Tech for 24 years. This never gets easy. I like to go into the room and acknowledge our relationship. When a tech who has been with your pet, walks in the room? They share everything with you.
So sorry for your loss. I just had to put my 14 year old diabetic cat down last week. His kidney's were failing and he had a UTI and was not eating. He was a very loving big boy tabby and I am finding it hard to deal with him not being around anymore, even though I have had cats all my life. I knew it was time for him to go, but there is a void in our house now, even with 5 other cats and 2 dogs. It's just very lonely. I lost 2 other cats in the last 3 years as well, but this one was different. I'm just waiting for him to visit me in my dreams! They are truly angels without wings!
Thank you for discussing this very real and important topic. A pet’s love is unlike any other- truly unconditional. I’d like to add a point to help others when considering adopting another pet after loss: YOU ARE NOT “REPLACING” YOUR LOST PET; rather, you are choosing to open your heart to another fur baby that needs you …& you most likely need that new fur baby.
God bless all who have lost beloved pets❤️🙏❤️
Oh no. Pipster! 💔😢 sorry for yours and your friend’s loss. Will miss her too.
I lost my dog Linda 55 years ago, I still miss her so much !
Love to see that your pets are or have lived so long. Be proud of yourselves, you are definitely doing something right. I had to learn about the rainbow bridge when my Lab was 11.5 years. It was one of the hardest times in my life. Pets are a great blessing to humanity
Thank you Dr Jones, losing a pet can be so deep, it’s such a reaffirmation of how much they mean to us. I thought it was so cute how Pippy came over and was a neighbor to you.
I just lost my boy yesterday, he was a 12 years old pom. I will miss coming home to his big smile and wagging tail. I’m truly grateful he allowed me to spend quality time with him before he left, I was holding him until the very end.
I just lost my girl over this past Thanksgiving. She almost made it to age 14. It has absolutely gutted me. What's helped me, and this may not work for everybody, but I set up a "shrine" of her. I have pictures of her everywhere. I miss her so so bad.
We cremated our sweet Braelyn today. We put her to sleep yesterday. This video is so timely. Thank you.
My cats Eddie and Buddy saved my life. They came into my life after a very serious suicide attempt and me asking the planet 'why am I still here? I'm useless and life is so tough' ... then these two 2 week old abandoned stray kittens came into my life. I knew I was never going to be a parent to a human, but being a mama to these precious kittens was life-changing. For 13 years, I felt so strongly connected to them, I'd always say when your hearts stop, mine will stop as well. But the night Eddie died ... it was life he was still around and was telling me 'remember there are many stray kittens and cats who need you'. Two weeks later Buddy died - same emotions again. Love. I focused more on rescuing stray cats and the love I feel for all of them has only grown. I still talk to Eddie and Buddy every day, they are still in my life every single second of my life. So will all my other animal friends. They are true love. And true love lasts forever. ❤
I lost my two boys, Jack and Jr. two years ago. They passed 3 months apart from each other. I cry for them every day. I miss them so much ♥️ They were my babies.
I just lost my Lab last week . She was 12 yrs. Old.
I am grieving her loss so much.
I just viewed this video and it seemed as if you were talking to me.
So I DO understand so very well how you feel and the family of Pippi.
I am crying for you and for them because I know so well what everyone is going through.
Thank you for this video. It meant so much to me.
Thank you for doing this video. 💕
We just lost our Aussie, Baby Boy, to hemangiocarcinoma. He was running and playing with us up until the day it ruptured and he went so quickly. We had no idea because he never showed any symptoms of illness and the tumor was burrowed behind the spleen and undetectable without a sono. He was so full of life. 2/10/24 he went to doggy heaven. We have rescued and loved so many dogs in this life and it never gets easier. Rest in Peace Pippi. ❤
TULA WAS SO cute what she was doing in the background.❤
Miss seeing those big brown pipster eyes....I just knew he was your dog😢😢
Im lost cant breathe my dog was my soul mate best friend companion and PROTECTOR had him for 17 years i just sleep now im 60 and hes gone Been just me and him for 10 years because my whole family died and he got me through the darkest time of my life my only friend my life support we went on walked several times a day we played I can't imagine life without him he's been gone three days I have nobody I just want to go back to sleep
Thank you for making a video on this subject!
Condolences to Pippi’s family and friends. I loved watching her on camera and appreciate that her family allowed the doctor to film her for the videos that help us all so much. I will miss seeing her.
I would love for the doc to talk about what to do logistically when a pet dies and how to prepare for a variety of situations - like planning for illness, sudden death, etc and how to put a dog down, burial vs. cremation and finding a reputable place to do it, how the vet is involved, etc. My service dog is the first dog I’ve ever had, and I hope he will live many more years. However, I would like to know what happens if he were to pass away in my home - like there’s no doggy coroner to call, is there? Or is there a way to plan for a dog’s death? And how do you know if you’re getting a good place to bury or cremate them (there were issues with pet cemeteries in NYC area mixing up dogs, putting them in mass graves, cremating multiple dogs at once, etc.)? I have SO many questions and no answers . . . and it’s always best to have an idea of what one wants to do when their pet passes away in advance, so it doesn’t become an emotional, rushed decision that might come with regrets later on. Can you do a deep dive on this subject? I know it’s not a fun topic, but it’s very important to know what to do and what the options are whether you know that time might be coming vs if it happens suddenly.
Thanks doc!
I’m so sorry for your loss. I just unexpectedly lost my little 3 lb dog Mr. Little, aka Little Bit, on Valentine’s Day. I’m really struggling. Thank you for this video. Sending love, hugs and prayers to all those experiencing this type of loss.❤🐾😢
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know this will not take away the pain, but please know that your love for your animal family brought you here. They are not here physically but their legacy can be seen and felt by you and by others - you loved them so much that you were motivated in part by them to start educating others about their pets’ health. They were a part of your videos, your journey as a vet, as a person, as an educator. Every moment this video is glanced at, watched, commented upon - good or bad - it’s impact from the legacy of those you love. I hope the memories you shared stay as vividly with you until you meet again. God bless you.