My dog just died, I can’t stop crying, what should I do? - Help.com

uh nothing
there is nothing you can do

Get a hug from someone.

Talk to someone about it and get some support. Just think that your dog is in a better place and if it was suffering or in pain, it’s not anymore.

Hugs. ((((((Lots of Hugs!)))))))))

Sorry to hear you’ve lost a pet… It will get easier… bereavement takes time… give yourself some time and space. And it’s ok to cry… and cry and cry…. who says you shouldn’t!

Although you have lost a beloved pet, I believe the very best thing you can do is to start looking for a new pet ASAP (not to say you can ever replace you beloved dog - they are all unique) but it would be a very good distraction and may help you to stop thinking constantly about your loss.

Who knows, you may soon find another best friend to adopt to make you happy once again. Also, definitely look for shelter dogs - especially those that are very “close to the ‘edge”, and adopt one - you will be saving a life and have a brand new best friend too who will forever appreciate you!

There are lots of doggies out there just waiting for you - so get moving as fast as possible and best wishes to you!

Don’t get a new dog now you will hate it. Dig a big hole and have a funeral. Cry some more… dogs are your best friend trust me I know.

Sorry :( I know its hard, but like all things it does get easier with time. There’s nothing wrong with having a good cry either

That special friend of yours has a message for you. http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_v…

Just thought you would like the words to the poem.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….

Author unknown…

Sorry for your loss :( The Rainbow Bridge poem posted by Thep is great.

If you can’t stop crying -normal and understandable and need advice on what to do - my advice is to “get out of the house”. I also liked Toots’ idea about getting your mind off things by looking at other dogs - GO FOR IT. Life is short.

My dog died about two years ago and I got a new one like six months later but I still miss Midnight, the first dog. I had him for sixteen years! I was crying when we buried him and my son thought I was joking he had never seen me cry. I said son I’ve had that dog longer than I’ve had you and he never asked for money or talked back…