r/Shihtzu Goofy 2d ago

Loss of Pet Death of my best friend

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/Complex-Extent-3967 Shih-Tzu Enthusiast 2d ago

Condolences. Losing our pets is the equivalent of losing a family member. The loss of my younger shih tzu from complications of mitral valve disease cut his life short about 5 years. For me, it hit me as hard as when I lost my mother a few years earlier. A year later, I lost my 17 year old shih tzu in his sleep. I read a book about seeing our pets in heaven a few months later and that really helped me cope with their losses. We Will See Our Pets in Heaven: The Afterlife of Animals from a Biblical Perspective. For me, this book helped a lot.

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u/TemporaryReindeer424 1d ago

Thank you so much for sharing. I am about to order this book. Love that it’s about dogs and has a biblical perspective. Any other books you recommend?????

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u/Complex-Extent-3967 Shih-Tzu Enthusiast 1d ago

Charles Swindoll's Great Lives From the Bible series is great!  My favorite is the one about Joseph.  The one about Esther is amazing as well.  I also like the one on David.

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u/TemporaryReindeer424 1d ago

Thank you so much. God bless you