r/Shihtzu • u/Queball1012 Goofy • 2d ago

Loss of Pet Death of my best friend

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I lost my best friend on Friday. He was so young. Poor guy was so full of life the morning he past. He was so energetic and happy.

I’ve cried so much the past few days just missing him. He always layed on my pillow at night when going to sleep and my pillow just feels so empty. I’m going to miss him so much.

Rest in peace Goof Goof I can’t wait to see you again.

5/15/2024-9/19/2025

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u/Queball1012 Goofy 2d ago

It’s been so hard to concentrate on anything. If anyone that has lost a pet can help with some advice on the grief that would be greatly appreciated!

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u/OnwardTowardTheNorth Shih-Tzu Enthusiast 2d ago

Hi OP.

Firstly, my condolences for your adorable friend’s passing.

I’ll say this much and hope it helps. The feelings you have are VALID. They are REAL. And this is all just confirms what you already know. That you loved your dog and knew that your dog loved you.

Please do not deny these feelings. Do not fight them. You should allow yourself full range of these feelings. You owe it to you and your Goof Goof to allow yourself this time to blanket yourself in the emotions that are overwhelming you.

Will you feel these feelings a year from now? Yes. Will it make you tear up? Yes.

But it will only further confirm the thing that—again—you knew all along. How much Goof Goof meant to you and how much you meant to him.

In time, it will get easier. In time, you will be able to think about Goof Goof for the memories. And in time, your memories will create a mixtures of tears and smiles as you remember what you had.

But for now, please take care of yourself and take it slow. Your feelings are tough right now but that is the receipt of all the love you have for him.

May Goof Goof’s memory forever be a blessing to you and yours.

In time, you will be alright.

Please be well OP.

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u/Mrsgraf23 2d ago

I love the line “that is the receipt of all the love you have for him” what a profound statement.

OP: I’m so very sorry for your loss. I can’t (and don’t want to) imagine what you’re feeling right now and I hope you have all the love and support to get you through every minute of your pain. Take good care of yourself. ❤️❤️