first week is over

[minicooper]

Well, I got through just about the worst week ever :(
Yesterday was a particularly bad day, I miss him so much and look for him like I used to. I got the call yesterday afternoon that his ashes were at the vets office ready to be collected. It was so hard to go into that office again.
I feel a bit better now that he is back home where he belongs, and I have him on a shelf in my kitchen at the moment. The kitchen was always his favourite room.
I will take each day as it comes, but it hurts so much to think I will never have my sweet Cooper in my life again.
Thanks for all the support I have received from everyone here.

[oscarforevermom]

:hug2: :hug2: Wish I could hug you in person! :hug2: :hug2:

I know you are still broken-hearted about losing your Cooper. My heart aches for you.

They say that time heals and you will find that to be true - but you will never forget him. Things will remind you of him and for the first few months - you will still be looking for him and expecting him to be in places he used to be.

I :pray: that time will be kind to you. This is not just losing a pet. It is losing a dearly loved member of the family. Our only solace with a human member is to know that they are in a better place where everything is perfect and they are happy and in good health again. Rainbow Bridge is the same for your little furbaby.

Let yourself cry and go through the grief that you need to go through. Talk to us when you need a shoulder to cry on and we will be here for you. :hearts:

[bjmedd]

omg....I've been out of town and must have not seen any earlier posts...I am SO sorry for your loss and I grieve your loss with you. It makes my heart ache just knowing you are going through this kind of pain. No words can lessen what you're feeling, just know that we are here with you, thinking of you during the difficult days ahead. I'm so sorry.

[LUVMYGUNNER]

Pauline hopefuly in time you can open your heart to another little guy. Lots of them need good homes.

[zoeysmom]

Well, I got through just about the worst week ever
Yesterday was a particularly bad day, I miss him so much and look for him like I used to. I got the call yesterday afternoon that his ashes were at the vets office ready to be collected. It was so hard to go into that office again.
I feel a bit better now that he is back home where he belongs,

You are not alone. When I picked up Sadie's ashes from the vet it took me 2 hours to collect myself enough to be able to drive home. But bringing her home did help - a little.

Take care of yourself. These are tough days, but they do get better, and you gradually start to mostly remember the happier times.

[kpm_tex]

Well, I got through just about the worst week ever :(
Yesterday was a I will take each day as it comes, but it hurts so much to think I will never have my sweet Cooper in my life again.
But you do Pauline.. maybe not in body.. but in spirit and memory. The pain we feel when one of these little lives passes out of our lives some times seems so hard.. but it is outweighed by the years of unconditional love we have received in return for being their caretakers while they are here on earth. Dogs are a mirror of God's love and those of us who let ourselves experience that know exactly what is waiting for us when our own time on earth passes.
I feel so sad for people who have never opened themselves up to the love of a dog... as they may never open themselves up to God's love either.

:hug2:

[MicheleS]

Here's a :bighug: from me. I only wish I could deliver it in person. I'm sure your little furbaby is having the best time running and playing at the Bridge.

[willsana]

:hugs1: It is good that Cooper is home and in his favorite room. I know that can help a bit.

[Lambygyrl]

Even more :hug2: :hug2: :hug2: :hug2: I'm so glad you have the ashes at home in his fav room. When I lost my Shelby :angel: the first week was the absolute hardest. Time will help and we're here for you too.

[Stanley's Mum]

:hug2: i am thinking of you Pauline. the grief can be so overwhelming. I swear that i can still hear Max some nights, pitter patter of his feet on the floor boards sometimes i even think i see him in his favorite spot in the lounge room (his ashes are resting there). Cooper is with you deep in your heart, your soul and memories. I know it's easier said than done but he would not want you to be sad because he is gone but be happy that he was in your life. Our babies know how much we love and cherish them, especially Cooper. Take it easy we are all here if you need us. :hug2:

[7dachsmom]

:sad2: :sad2: No words can express the true sorrow i feel for you and your beloved Cooper.About the only thing i can say is please remember the love he gave to you as a mom not a master and the loyalty he gave as a friend and companion.Yes the days will be hard and I am sure some will be tearful also.But please just remember your little family here because at sometime we all will face this same situation sad but true.And as we all lend a shoulder for you to carry your sorrows on at this time I know that if it was all reversed you would carry this same burden upon your shoulders for anyone here.A kind healing Peace to you and your family.

[maddoxies]

:hug2: :hug2: I know how much it hurts to lose one of our furbabies. Reading your message brings tears to my eyes; for you and your pain and the memory of mine. It does get easier, I don't think we ever completely stop missing them, but that sharp knife in your heart will dull in time and the loving memories and stories will be restored to you. When I came out of the vet office after putting my Callie down, the radio was playing "In the arms of the angels" when I turned on my car. To this day, I cannot hear that song without tearing up at the memory it evokes. I wore my doggie angel pin for a month after losing my boy Champ last year. Somehow it helped, kinda like he was still with me. If we did not love them so much, and if they did not love us back so much, then this part would not hurt so much. We are here for you Pauline as you work through this, again :hug2: :hug2:

[Marion]

Pauline, tons of :hugs1: for you - I am so glad you have Mini & Rover as comfort during this difficult time.

[Irminsul]

Pauline, I know how hard this is on you.

Growing up breeding dogs, you see them come and go again. But sometimes, you find a clump of hair five years later and you still cry. They leave such a big hole in our heart because they filled it up with so much love before.

We are all here for you! Give Mini and Rover extra kisses from me! :hug2:

[leenybeeny]

Oh sweetie, my heart just aches for you. It *does* get better and after a while, the memories will make you smile. I know it's hard to believe now.. and you almost feel like you can't go on.. but you will and one day you will see your beloved Cooper again. :angel: He was so lucky to have someone who loved him so deeply.

:hug2: :hug2: :hug2:

[5weeniesmom]

Bless your heart!! I feel so bad for u and your aching heart. Just know that Cooper is with u still in spirit and he watches over u and the other puppers. I know it is easier said than done in this case but please try to think of happy times and eventually the pain does become easier to bear. Here is sending u a :bighug: your way!!! We are here for u!!

[FourOrchards]

Oh Pauline....all I want to do it give big big :bighug: !
I am so sorry this has been a hard week for you. I promise it will get better and the heartache will turn to happy fond memories and you heart won't ache quite as much. Try to think of the happy times. Maybe in time your heart will find a place for another dachsie. :hearts:

[MomToMazzy&More]

I can only imagine how your heart must be aching. I'm glad to know that bringing Cooper's ashes home did make you feel a little better. He will always be in your heart.:hearts: Wish I could give you this:hug2: in person. Take care.

[SirOliversMom]

Big hugs to you Pauline as you go through this grieving process.

[Julian&MistyMom]

Oh, Pauline, each and everytime you feel your heart aching, just know, it is your baby Cooper, giving you a hug.
Each and everyone of us, open ourselves up for the inevitable heartache of losing our precious ones. But we also open ourselves up to recieve unconditional love, and in returning it, tenfold. Such a gift, they give us. We are all changed for having loved them. We are all better human beings, for we have loved, unselfishly.
Thinking of you today, in support and friendship.

[Suzanne R]

I so understand. I waited almost 2 years to get my two adopted furkids, because it was SO hard to recover from losing Tumbleweed. He had been my only dachsie for about 3 years, and the house was incredibly empty without him. We both went through such grief after losing him, that it was a hard decision to adopt again. We understand - it will take a LOT of time. It helps that you have other furbabies to love at this time. Tears still appear when I look at his box of ashes, and know he can never be replaced. Hugs to you at your time of grief. We can relate. :hug2: :hug2: :hug2:

[Juneysmom]

Pauline, I truly understand the feelings of what you are going through, having lost my three doxies, each year over a span of three years time. It is devastaing. I feel for you and I am truly sorry for your loss.

[dutchman]

Pauline our shoulders are here to lean or cy on as needed. When Aggie's ashes were ready to be picked up I ask a friend to drive me out. Having the friend along made that trip a little easier.