I'm so sorry, I know how hard it is for you now, but as you said she is in no more pain. My 16,5 years old poodle operated tumor but it have already spread and after 4 months we had to put him to sleep. It was the hardest decision I have ever made, but he was in so much pain and I like to think letting him go was the best possible chose.
I so agree with this; dogs do seem to accept that the other dog is 'no more' and it helps with their grief. I am so sad for you laurenxo, it is heartbreaking to lose a dog you love so much and young as well. I remember my vet saying that dogs go on with a tumour which no-one realises is there, then they suddenly fall of the cliff edge, it happened with is own Golden Retriever, he was very shocked. I imagine that your other dog realised Molly was so ill, so maybe understands why she has gone, I hope so and that she doesn't grieve.
I hope she will be ok, thanks for your support everyone means a lot that people can relate and help us through this hard time x
Oh I'm so sorry how sad. Went through this last year so I can completely relate to how you are feeling. The shock is awful. Sending you hugs xx
Yes possibly she was very distance from Molly, Tilly is 3 doesn't act it lol so not too sure she'd understand
When I worked for the Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service , the advice we always gave to people who had lost a dog but had another dog at home was to keep the routine as normal as possible . Dogs sense that the dynamics have changed within the home, but don't understand , and , as most dogs like routine, its best to stick to this as much as possible . A grieving dog will search for its lost pal , looking in the garden or home , so reassurance and routine will truly help .
My old lab was very attached to my older rescue dog. In her last weeks he definitely distanced himself from her (very unusual as he was usually glued to her side). He did see her when she had been put down at the advice of the vet. He definitely showed signs of grieving in the following weeks and we tried to just keep everything as it was, same old routine. Probably a few too many extra hugs!! Xx
I'm so sorry to hear your news, very sad and difficult time when we have to say goodbye to our loved ones. You did everything you could for Molly and she has left you with happy memories of your lives together. Cherish her memory.
