not in the christmas spirit

[pigsmakemesmile]

My dog died tragically 2 weeks ago. he was only 4. I have absolutely no desire to celebrate the holidays. I haven't even spent time with my pigs and I feel guilty. Just don't know how to pull myself through this.

 

[HappyHopperz]

It's hard losing a pet. I lost my first bunny in April, and he was only 2, extremely young for a bunny! I was devastated and cried the whole night. Its very hard losing a beloved companion, and I wouldn't care at all for the holidays either. There is no other cure than time, and your heart will heal and each day will become easier. It's just from experience. As for the piggies, appreciate that they are still there. They will probably notice a change in your behavior and comfort you. After losing my bunny, I missed the companionship of a pet, as he was my only pet at the time, and by luck, I found a wonderful lady on CraigsList with the exact twin of him! Skippy is happily with me to this day, and helped me through the hard time. He even went to the grave with me and stretched out there. It was so touching. I wish you luck in recovering during this hard time.

 

[ellisa]

I am so sorry for your loss. I had to put my dog to sleep 3 years ago and I still cry over him from time to time. I got him when I was 6, so we basically grew up together. The pain never goes away, you just get used to it, and each day will be easier to get through. I understand how you feel, I was a mess. Having my pig helped me grieve. It gave me something to do so I wasn't sitting there crying all the time. Cuddling with him and talking to him helped me to feel relaxed and calm. Take time to remember all the happy times you had with your doggie. It really helped me to talk about my dog to other people. I would end up talking about how amazing he was and it always made me feel better, and very happy that I had him in my life. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you

 

[Hhbean]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope in time your pigs will make you smile again.

 

[kathlaaron]

Sending you some BIG WARM HUGS.....and some prayers up to heaven for you tonight....I am so deeply sorry for your heart-wrenching loss.

You are grieving now...as long as your piggies are being fed and their cage kept relatively clean, they will be fine...please, please don't allow ANY guilt to enter your sorrowing soul right now, please.

Take the time to grieve...and allow the comfort of close friends and family to uphold you and sustain you through this period. Your piggies have each other, and when you are ready I am sure cuddling them close to your hurting heart, will also bring you great comfort and peace. Animals are supremely good at sensing when things are not o.k., and can be a source of great comfort to you, and bonding time for them.

 

[pinky]

I'm so sorry for your loss. One of my guinea pigs died on Christmas Eve quite a few years ago. It was really hard. I went to our local animal control the day after Christmas and found a guinea pig that had been turned in on Christmas Eve. She ended up being one of the sweetest ones I ever had. I felt like it was meant to be. Sometimes good things come out of tragedies. Just take one day at a time and eventually the pain will turn to happy memories of him.

 

[pigsmakemesmile]

Thank you all for your time and words of encouragement.