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I lost my beloved cocker spaniel Molly on November 15th 2013 which is just over 20 weeks ago. I still miss her as much today as the day I lost her, she was my friend, my soul mate my perfect partner and life just isn't the same without her, she was the first thing I saw in the morning and the last thing I saw at night, she would wait for me behind the door when I left the house and she would stay there till I came home. People think you can get over losing a pet easily but they are people who have never felt such loss, I have a husband and four sons and they all care but I don't think they truly understand. I'm on easter holidays at the moment and that's when I miss her most and at the weekends as we spent so much time together. I know a forum like this will help because on here I can talk to people that understand how I feel and are probably feeling the same too.

Hi Geri, So sorry to hear that you are still strugglimg, but upi re


Hi Geri, I am so sorry to hear you are still missing Molly, 20 weeks is still relatively new. You are right about the people who have never had a pet to love, therefore do not know the feelings you go through when you lose your pet. Our pets are there for us, love us unconditionally and we can tell them our secrets. I have lost my sister and my dad and the grief I felt and still do is overwhelming, and I have lost four dogs and that is worse, but I know I will see them all one day at Rainbow Bridge and I get comfort out of believing that my dad and sister are looking after my boys. Our last boy died in July and the house was so empty, we had time to do what we wanted and promised ourselves when we didn't have a pet, but when we could we didn't want to, the house felt so empty, no-one to greet us when we came in. We ended up taking a bench through to the dogs trust and lo and behold my husband saw this lovely wee boy with loads of issues, and was 8 years old and had 7 homes, so he came home with us. We lasted from July to November. You are right people on this forum understand what you are going through, so can support you. You are right about family, they don't understand the need us woman have, men like to be macho and sometimes disguise their feelings. I feel I am fortunate, that my husband knows what I am going through and he is similar to me. He chose this wee boy we have and won't give up on him and if his issues mean we need to get a companion for him we will.
The people on this forum are here to support you.
You look after yourself, and keep posting even though you don't feel you need support.
Speak to you soon.

Hi Geri,
I lost my Daisy yesterday. What you are feeling is what we all are here, heartbroken.
But, in my research there is much out there, that some day you will be united with her, dogs have souls.
You share my feeling's completely as most of us do. I can never replace the dog I just lost, but we have to go on through the pain. Rob

Hi Geri, I lost my beloved Toffee in December 2011, and my heart is still broken. I understand how you are feeling; our precious pets play such a big part in our lives and their loss leaves a big gap. I believe because were so close she is always with me and around me, and her photos around the house give me comfort. She is buried under the garden seat, where she loved to sit and it is covered in Spring flowers. I treasure every moment i spent with her and know that one day we will be together. Take care Geri; talk to other people on here who all understand what you are going through; we all are here to share your feelings. Bless you xx

Dear Rob,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Daisy. You are right dogs and every other animal have souls, and we will meet them all again at Rainbow Bridge. You are right you never replace the pet you have lost, you get another pet, because your heart and home is so empty and some people are here to care and they need a pet to care for. We all keep saying never again, we don't like the pain we go through, but we get there eventually, and we never forget the pets that have touched our hearts. People go through the grieving process at different rates, some people feel they can't bring in another pet right away,but some folk need another pet to love right away.
Hope you are coping, and you know there are people out there who care for you even though they haven't met
Thinking of you. Aileen