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FakeNoose

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17. Maybe go spend some time with an understanding friend who owns a dog?

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:03 PM

Yesterday

I have a friend like that, and she lets me hold and play with her little miniature dachshund Heidi, who is just a sweetheart.

Heidi isn't anything like my Buddy who I lost a year ago, so it's not like I'm pretending. But it's still nice to play with Heidi and tickle her and hold her. I only get to see her once or twice a month. I guess that's enough for me. I'm not ready to get another dog just yet.

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This is so bad. [View all] LuckyCharms Yesterday OP

Venting is good Lucky...it's a release... MiHale Yesterday #1

It's definitely normal to feel intense grief, especially now biophile Yesterday #2

Venting is healthy. 🫂 hugs. Srkdqltr Yesterday #3

When/if you feel able, might it help to volunteer at a shelter? 3catwoman3 Yesterday #4

These are tough times to live through now, Hey Joe Yesterday #5

❣️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #6

I'd Adopt justaprogressive Yesterday #7

The fear of... 2naSalit Yesterday #8

This. PittBlue Yesterday #9

I've had dozens SuzyandPuffpuff Yesterday #10

It's called trauma, Lucky Niagara Yesterday #11

I do hope it gets easier for you. Grief is mysterious; there is no "normal". LoisB Yesterday #12

Losing our beloved pets is up there with the worst things that ever happens to people commonly AZJonnie Yesterday #13

i am so sorry for your loss. cksmithy Yesterday #14

When my heart dog, Alex the most handsome prince of north Columbus passed, it was in the era of yahoo groups irisblue Yesterday #15

I am so sorry for your loss. Susan Calvin Yesterday #16

Maybe go spend some time with an understanding friend who owns a dog? FakeNoose Yesterday #17

So sorry for your pain Tree Lady 23 hrs ago #18

I don't know your age or your location, but I wonder if... 1WorldHope 23 hrs ago #19

That's a lot of people (in my book dogs, cats, etc. are people too) blue_jay 23 hrs ago #20

Nothing not normal here. You have to feel the grief to get through it. Tears cleanse. PatrickforB 23 hrs ago #21

Your vessel will see you through this turbulence and any storms arising LuvLoogie 22 hrs ago #22

Would your vet be able to recommend a therapist? Marthe48 22 hrs ago #23

My mother died 22 years ago at 86, tired of being ill and ready to go. My poodle Ally, at nine, wasn't ready to go. Bumbles 21 hrs ago #24