Right before we lost our first dachshund to cancer (Aug 2018), I ordered this book (below0. It is a very easy read, however it took me weeks because I could barely read through the tears. He was a rescue we’d had for nearly 6 years…and he was almost 16. 14 months later we lost our 2nd dachshund at 17.5 yo. She was with us since she was 8 weeks. We don’t have children, so she was our queen and glory…our little boss lady. And I have re-read the book; because you forget. Do not deny yourself grief. Grieve how it feels right for you. Talk to Rosie-she can hear you. Be in tune to anything she may be sending you. We have a digital photo frame on the fireplace and it is filled with hundreds of photos of our dachshunds traveling everywhere with us and all sorts of silly moments and sometimes I can just sit and watch it, ignoring the tv. yes, it can be sad. Yes, I cry. but sometimes I smile and laugh and talk to them and “remember when…”. The year before we lost my female, in Nov 2018, she stayed with us at Fort Wilderness cabins on our way down to my in-laws. It was a nice time and I tried to capture Disney moments for/with her. She could still walk a little on her own then. I have not moved her things. Or his. they are here. Everyone must move on in their own way and their own time. 7 days before we lost her, our new dachshund rescue arrived. I think she knew it was okay to move on after that. My girl was very tired. She could only walk with her Walkin’ Wheels the last 5 months. And it had been a rough couple of years for all of us. She was a diabetic for 3 years. She had doggie alzheimer’s and had forgotten how to do a lot of things. The new little buddy helps us a lot with his energy and youth. But we still talk to our little angel paws. The new buddy will not go in my male dachshunds Mickey Mouse Dog House. He won’t. So that little house sits there as it did, on the final day just over 2 years ago. I don’t mind.
I bought my copy of the book I am recommending for you on Amazon. My cousin bought a used copy. I had a copy sent to close friend who has lost 3 pups in the last few years. Here is description: “The Pet Loss Companion is a wonderfully reassuring book for anyone who cares about pets. It is a loving book, full of personal and practical details about how to care for oneself after loss. The authors are sensitive pet-lovers, empathetic and engaging in this moving and meaningful book. ”
Hugs to you and feel free to private message. Maybe these message will help someone else too shy to share their grief.
Aww I’m sorry to hear about your sweet babies. Thank you so much for the recommendation. I’m going to look it up.
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Dogs really are members of our family. Sending you love and healing thoughts. 
