as you all know from the last post coco sadly passed away from canine leukaemia but has had a postmortem done to find out the proper cause.

I love my little man so much. he was like a rock to me. he would come to you and give you a kiss whenever you were sad or just wanted a love. he was a good natured lad and was very cheeky when he wanted to be, he loved his walks with his companion.

i just cant stop thinking about him (i dont mean in a bad way)

I'm so sorry for your loss, it is so hard to lose a member of the family. They leave a gaping hole in your heart. It's like any wound, it only really heals with time. There will always be a scar left behind that will likely always ache, but time will take away the raw unbearable pain you're feeling now. One day you'll be able to look back on your time together with a smile and see just the happy times.

Some people are helped by making a memorial of some kind. Perhaps you could plant a tree in his memory or something like that.

Just remember, you gave Coco a wonderful life, you were there for him when he needed you, and you gave him love and security right up until the end. I'm sorry you're hurting, really, but I'm sure your time with Coco and the love you shared was worth the grief, and that's what you have to focus on. Easier said than done, I know.

You have my deepest sympathies. x

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Heather

Sorry to hear of your loss and when they've been a very close part of your life it hurts and hurts deeply for a long time. We left it 3yrs until we got another dog and even then it's been difficult as my old boy was such a good placid boy....going then to a puppy was nice but bloody hard work and I found myself unfairly comparing between 'the then' and 'the now' during the earlier trying stages of puppy hood.

There's no quick fix to easing grief but I found that once I'd completed a year afterwards and passed every significant calendar date...it did then get a little easier.

You just have to remember that they are better now without the pain

I am so very sorry to hear about Coco. But dogs have an unending ability to be faithful and I am sure that he will remain close to you until you meet again. Even if you don't believe in an afterlife, he has already become a part of you (and vice-versa) through your shared time together. To help you with the pain, you might try Living with Pet Bereavement or ANIMAL SAMARITANS - Pet Bereavement (there are many others). Otherwise, I would suggest celebrating his life & you might find some comfort in: Pet Loss Poems.

Not least - we all care and would love to share your photos and memories when you are ready. Take heart - the pain won't go but will get managable with time. Lol xx

I'm so sorry for your loss. Nothing but time will make it easier. We talk about Willow every day and laugh at her antics. We lost her to ill health in June at only 4yrs and 11mths. We have Lucy now, and of course Maisie, but she hasn't replaced Willow in any way. I still miss her every day but it isn't as raw now. I think the turning point for me personally was new year because now I lost her 'last year'

Good luck, I hope you find peace soon x

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Maisie Labrador bn 28/07/09
Lucy Welsh Springer bn 01/08/11
Willow ESS 18/08/06-25/06/11 RIP baby xx

So sorry to hear about Coco. It really hurts to lose a pet, and nothing can fix that, but you just have to try and remember the joy you and Coco gave each other. Be glad that you were able to end his suffering and focus on taking care of and enjoying your other wee dog.

its hard but time time is a great healer

My most sincere sympathy and big hugs. This is such a hard time. The time cliché is true and I don't think anything else helps. You can distract yourself but it doesn't really work. Think of the good stuff, don't dwell on the bad.

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Transplanted Geordie
RIP Jake, my best dog. 10.8.10
RIP Boomerang, beautiful horse. 27.5.08

I'm really sorry for your loss ....RIP coco..Just take it one day at a time and the pain will get easier and when you think of all the good times you had you will find yourself smiling...You probably think thats not possible but it is...

As above could you not plant a tree/ bush in memory of coco...It might help

When we had our toy poodle put to sleep after 14 years i felt like someone had ripped my heart out s i planted a yellow rose bush. Two weeks later that bush was full of yellow roses and it made me happy to think that clyde had made it blossom so quick.Last year at the same time it blossomed again all yellow roses apart from 1 pink one sent to me from my clyde...It gives me piece of mind and i know i will never forget him...

I hope you can find something in time to help ease your pain

Big Hugs coming your way....xx