Fellow SW users, how have you dealt with grief from losing a pet? My family and I had to put down my 14 yr old golden retriever named Jake last night. We learned he had spleen cancer and that the tumor could rupture very soon. In the best interest of my dog, we decided to put him down so that he wouldn’t have to suffer anymore. I know it was the right thing to do, but it’s just so hard to deal with. I do realize however, that he did live a long life. But, I grew up with him, and he has been a part of my life for so long. It’s still so hard to believe, and I don’t know how to get through this when everything reminds me of him.
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The only cure for a broken heart is to love again. Its a horrible time for you I know! My sister lost her Golden Retriever from Spleen tumor too. Her girl never had any symptoms till the day she died. She was panting and acting odd. The worst my sister thought was that she had a UTI. She was shocked when the Vet told her a spleen tumor was pressing on her lungs and she was in pain. That the tumor could rupture anytime. She put her down that day. Rosie was only 8. For two months my sister was unable to function and we were very worried. She was a member of Grin and one of the members found a Gold who needed a home who was in a shelter. I don't think my sister would have survived without her new Gold, Molly! She eased my sister's pain and gave her a reason to get up every day. She was needed again. She still misses Rosie but she found she could love again and give a dog in need a good home It is probably too soon for you to even think about it. I know you are heartbroken but keep it as a possibility for the future. God bless you:)
