Does it ever not hurt

[Tater Tot]

When you lose an animal? I cant get over what happen yesterday and how quick it happen. And all I can do is picture him in my head in pain and just so sad. My mom said my dad had to stay with him while the doctor did her thing. My mom had to sit in the car. She said they didnt want to call me until they knew what was going to happen. I have lost three pets this year. I have two other cats that my parents kept when I moved. They had no problem with me leaving them there. But mom said my other two cats know that Erp didnt come home and that just really makes me want to cry right now. I asked Tater last night never to leave me. I think I almost made Cody cry I was so upset. Tater was licking the tears from my face. He knew his mommy wasnt happy.

I feel so bad for everyone here that has lost a pet. I dont want that day to ever come when Tater is sick. I might not make it. Sorry for the sad post. Just wanted to talk. If I talk to someone here I am sure to cry. Right now I am holding back.

[Chester B. Dickens]

Sadly, no. I don't think it ever not hurts..... :'(

[BudGirl8]

I'm sorry you're hurting...{{hugs}}

It never doesn't hurt but that's just evidence of how much you loved them and how much they were a part of your life. It's been about a year and a half since I lost my horse and looking at her pictures every day here at my desk still gives me a little ache but it DOES get better, little by little.

It's harder when you know they were in pain at the end. But try to remember times before that, when Erp was snuggling with you or playing. Replace the bad memories with some good ones and focus on that. It will make things a bit easier.

[ClarenceMom]

I know how you feel. It's been a few days since Dudley crossed the bridge but I'm still teary whenever I picture him. We went to my parents' house last night and it was bizzare not seeing him there. I don't think it ever hurts any less because your pets are family members but it's true that if you think of the good times you had with them it can make the tough moments a little easier. Hang in there.

[TangerineFizz]

I don't think it ever not hurts when they go. You just do the best you can and muddle through it.

[imported_Shanna]

Oddly, the pain I had from Kitty passing was and has been so excruciating that I have had great difficulty loving another as I did her. It has been five years... hard for me to believe... as I still cannot think of her without tears welling up. I am having to work at allowing myself to love Stara.

[georgie]

Sadly, it always hurts. It's been almost 5 years since Shadow passed & even though we now have 2 labs, I still get teary-eyed thinking about her.
I think it helps to talk about it. (((((HUGS)))))

[jzgrlduff]

I don't know. I guess I'm one of the few that thinks it does get easier over time. It's been 6 years since we lost Tango and while we miss him so much, it doesn't hurt nearly as much as it did. Sammy too. We talk about the two of them now with big smiles, remembering things they did.

[Labs4life]

I don't know. I guess I'm one of the few that thinks it does get easier over time.

I miss all my beloved labs I've had the pleasure of caring for. I'm like Amy, it gets easier as time passes. Every once in awhile Maggie or Daisy will do something that reminds me of my other labs and it makes me smile.

[Tuckersmydog]

As time goes by, I think it hurts less, but there will always be an empty spot in your heart

I think losing a pet is one of the most painful losses