My dog just died and I don’t know what to do.
I love you Tank.
I’m so sorry to hear it. Dogs are the greatest gift to our lives.
Sorry, man. Dogs are the best. Bury him good and put up Christmas lights.
Rest in peace, Tank.
Thank you guys. I am fucking broken right now. I do not know how to stop crying. I’ve never been through this before. I feel like such a fucking doofus but it just won’t stop no matter what I do.
I think at first you’re just feeling all the empty spaces where your friend used to be, and it’s awful. There’s no escaping that. Treat it like you would an illness, give it time and you’ll be better soon.
Losing pets is equal to and some worse than people. Don’t be ashamed to mourn. You will go through all the grief steps you would go through if Tank was human. Being a dog doesn’t make it easier on you. After you have some sort of goodbye ceremony, go to your local shelter and play with the puppies, it will make you feel alittle better. And take care of you.
Don’t stop crying, Greathouse. Let it out. Tank was maybe your best friend, ever, I don’t know.
Flush your sadness with tears. All will become right with time. But let time works its course.
All things must pass…
I am sorry for your loss. I still miss my dogs who have passed.
If you’re feeling up to it later, I’d love to hear more about Tank.
Please don’t feel like a doofus. Mourning a much-loved critter is natural and normal. So many of us have done it. I’m so sorry about Tank.
I am so sorry for your lose, Greathouse. Losing a beloved pet hits like a ton of bricks. 
I’m sorry for your loss. Dogs are our greatest friends and best family members, and they leave such a hole.
You have a beautiful heart, don’t be afraid to let it show. Everyone who has ever loved a pet will understand.
When my favorite dog died, I found myself also re-mourning some of the people I’ve loved as well. It all comes out at times like this, and the thing to do is let it. Tears are your tools for moving to the next stage of grief. Keep a cool glass of water and a handkerchief close by.
And set aside time to remember the best memories. The goofy stuff. It’s OK to laugh and cry at the same time. Just let it all wash through you. The good will stay and the bad will slowly drain away.
Greathouse–our Junior Citizens are a wonderful part of our lives, & a terrible loss when they leave us.
I been there.
I’m so sorry.
May your grief be short and your good memories of Tank everlasting.
^This^ ** DesertRoomie** and I have put down or, if the terminal illness was pain- and distress-free enough, let die a number dogs over the years and it is never easy. Remember the good parts and don’t feel embarrassed about mourning. Tank was your dog, dammit!
Yes, exactly this. Mourning is natural and healthy. When the time is right, let a new pup into your life. He or she isn’t going to fill the hole left, but they will bring their own measure of joy to your life.
You should know - Tank loves you, too. He hasn’t stopped loving you and he never will. You never have to stop loving him back.
Good night, Tank. Have a good nap.
So sorry to hear about Tank’s passing. It is indeed time to mourn, the loss of a good dog leaves a hole in your heart. Over time you will adjust and your heart will mend and you will hold the memories of your loyal friend until you meet again some day some place.
Others in the thread have said so much already. I just want to say how very sorry I am. I understand your pain.