A person on the Doberman forum said this:
“Losing a young dog is just ... Different. The pain is different. The loss is different. They are never with us long enough, but this is just different.
You know you did the right thing, and all the pain you feel right now is pain you saved her from.”
Yes, it is different.
A very bad different.
I would love to get away from here for a few hours but I know I’ll end up bawling like a fool in the middle of Best Buy or something.
I wish I still had a horse.
I’d go into the woods and not come out for a long time.
There is truth to what they told you. Length of time does make a difference. I lost a baby boy at 4 months when I was young, and then lost my adult daughter 6 months ago. There is no comparison. Memories are all we have and the more memories the harder it is.
I wish you still had your horse, I used to have horses when my kids were growing up and the riding, the wind in your hair, just a lovely feeling.
Each day will get easier and sometimes I’m amazed at how fast time passes. Time waits for no one and you never get over the loss of loved ones. I’m keeping you in my prayers.
After young Angus’ passing, DH and I were in much the same place as you two find yourselves still - hug. A very dear, dog loving friend offered us a thought that had been shared with her. It is a question she said she has asked herself more than once throughout the years : / Would we give up our memories, and our time with him - to ease the terrible pain of his loss?
We knew that we would have never traded a moment...
The sorrowful emptiness from Halla’s sudden passing, is a testament. Both to her spirit, and to the all encompassing love that you both surrounded her with from the first.
Please take care, and take time my friend.