Dog Memorial Stones and Dog Poems: How to Say Goodbye

Dogs have only short lives compared with us and despite our best care they will sooner or later succumb to old age or a fatal illness.

Euthanasia is a very tough decision to make. Your veterinarian can be your best advisor in this difficult moment. Discuss with your vet if your dog has any chance of recovery, if he is in pain and ask yourself if he is still getting any pleasure from life.

You will also have to take into consideration the emotional state of yourself and your family.

Euthanasia in some situation might be the kindest option. It is performed administering an anesthetic overdose and is painless for the dog. Speak with your vet about the possibility of euthanizing your dog at home.

A peaceful departure will be your last gift to the companion of so many happy moments.

Grieving for a dog is not accepted socially and you may feel embarrassed about your pain and unable to share it with your close ones. Dog memorial stones, poems writing and painting can give a tangible shape to your grief and help you overcome it.

To ease your loneliness, here is a short but wonderful poem written by Rudyard Kipling.


FOUR FEET


I have done mostly what men do,

And pushed it out of my mind;

But I can't forget, if I wanted to,

Four-Feet trotting behind.


Day after day, the whole day through

Wherever my road inclined

Four-Feet said, 'I am coming with you!'

And trotted along behind.


Now I must go by some other round

Which I shall never find

Some where that does not carry the sound

Of Four-Feet trotting behind.

Your next dog will never replace your previous one but another whippet will distract your from your loss and if you don’t compare the two dogs, you might find that also the new one in time will become an exceptional companion.

Sometimes is easier to express our thoughts on paper than with words. Send us a story or a poem if you want to share your feelings about a lost pet with other dog lovers.

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