Rest In peace Boofa

Run free, Boofa.  I'm so sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))  I've not had experience with a dog being exposed to the deceased dog but I'm sure Cookie is aware that Boofa is not alive.  I'd just treat her as you normally would and perhaps try and distract her with more play or walks or whatever she likes best.

Ah Ellen...I'm really sorry to hear about Boofa.  Run Free pretty boy!

Cookie knows that Boofa is gone, I'm sure of it.  Its actually a good thing that Cookie was able to see and sniff Boofa.  Don't treat her any differently...don't coddle her.  Certainly talk to her about stuff...I do.  It will be good for you too to talk it out. Get it off your chest and out into the open.

Thank you for coming here to journal your loss. Keep doing that...it helps.

(((Ellen))) Hugs and peace to you.

It was *super* good that she got a chance to see Boofa -- that really really helps and she probably was a bit upset and wanting to make sure YOU knew.  do talk to her -- and as far as what you can do to help?  Change things a bit -- teach her something new, maybe do some extra obedience or start some new thing with her.

Call your local dog training club and see if you can get interested in something new -- obedience, Rally, tracking?  Just to get both of you out and doing something different -- to bond and literally give you both something new to think about.

I lost Billy in March -- and neither Luna nor Tink are as "bonded" to me as he was.  So we've shifted gears and are working on pet therapy certification.  Frankly it's as much for me as them ... it makes ME get out of the dumps and move along.

Grieve for Boofa -- he's WORTH it.  sometimes I think people are embarassed to grieve and we *must*.  It's a way of saying to yourself and the world "He was a GREAT dog, and a big part of my life!!  My heart has a Boofa sized hole and frankly, it's gotta HEAL!!!"

Now it hurts badly -- but eventually you will be able to remember the good ...

Try to "do" something in his memory -- that usually helps.  Plant a small bush or tree, or donate something special of his to a local rescue group (or donate food, bedding etc if you can).  What would HE have thot was important?

Rest assured -- we DO understand.  Talk about it as much as you want/need to.  WE'll listen!

CoBuHe

Ah Ellen...I'm really sorry to hear about Boofa.  Run Free pretty boy!

Cookie knows that Boofa is gone, I'm sure of it.  Its actually a good thing that Cookie was able to see and sniff Boofa.  Don't treat her any differently...don't coddle her.  Certainly talk to her about stuff...I do.  It will be good for you too to talk it out. Get it off your chest and out into the open.

Thank you for coming here to journal your loss. Keep doing that...it helps.

(((Ellen))) Hugs and peace to you.

My father lost his best friend. He is having the hardest time with the loss. I've never seen him cry in my 28 years of life, until Thursday. I ache right now and just want to cry. My dad used to split a can of vienna sausages between Cookie and Boofa and today Cookie got the whole can to herself and it killed me. Half of that can is for Boofa. My mom wasn't attached to Boofa as my dad and I think it pains her more to see what my father is going through. I know he is in a better place. I'd like to think that doggie heaven is sunshine and grass and lots of room to run around in and endless treats. I know he isn't suffering anymore but I just miss him so much.

cookiemonster

I know he is in a better place. I'd like to think that doggie heaven is sunshine and grass and lots of room to run around in and endless treats.

Have you read the Rainbow Bridge poem?  http://www.rainbowsbridge.com -- That meadow is **beautiful** all times of the year.  And I am **positive** that whatever a dogs favorite treats are -- they spring right up for them out of the ground.  And since Billy is there now?  I *know* it rains tennis balls at a particular time of the day.  Simply because Billy would have thot that was TOO kewel!!!!!!

"Missing" is the most difficult thing for we humans.  It really is.  And it's the little things ... like vienna sausages ... that become so very difficult.  It sounds like Boofa was much loved by all of you ... and that leaves a very large hole.  And it changes the whole family structure (like how your Mom is hurting just seeing your Dad in so much pain). 

AGain -- I think it's time for the Candles page -- it really helps and it's such good support.  Just CLICK HERE 

 So sorry about Boofa. I wanted to tell you though, there is another thread on here, the Rainbow Bridge Welcoming Committee. It has 8 or so photographs of hundreds (yes, hundreds) of dogs who have passed compiled together, so they are near each other. It's our way of saying they all have each other to romp and play and chase squirrels with until we are reuinited with them. An amazing member, Sierra came up with it a few years ago, and she has been super duper busy, so I have taken it over for a little while.

I encourage you to check it out, and either post on the last page (it's page 12 now), or email me (on the top of the post it says "contact" and click "send email".

My heart dog, Daisy is teaching Boofa the ropes!

Hugs to you and your family.  Run free Boofa, lots of our furr babies are there soaking up the sun and playing in the meadow...just tell them who you are and they will show you the way!

((hugs))

Run free, Boofa.

 <<>>  to you and your dad.  Your other dog does know, and will mourn just as you do, perhaps not as long - I like to think that dogs are a little bit more resilient than we are, although I also think they feel the loss as deeply. 

Run fast and free Boofa!

((((HUGS))))

I'm just seeing this.  My heart is breaking for your dad.  Run free Boofa!!!  ((HUGS))

Thank you everyone for your kind words! I'm touched, really.