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submitted 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) by HeyJoe@lemmy.world to c/dogs@lemmy.world
 

Our 11 year old dog Domino just passed early this morning. She was the world to our family. Sweetest dog I have ever known, and as this was my first pet, I have to say this is an extremely hard day. Here is a pic of her several months ago giving us love. I only hope we gave her a great life.

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/84e11e32-d4d0-424d-b405-6dce40d9e420.jpeg

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[–] fonecokid@c.im 1 points 5 hours ago
[–] Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 11 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

The sadness of loss doesn't ever really go away but it does get easier as time goes on. I hope you find some peace in time.

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 2 points 9 hours ago

I hate it so much. If not for my wife I would not have pets now because as much as I love them I can't take losing them.

[–] Andonyx@lemmy.world 5 points 11 hours ago

" I only hope we gave her a great life."

Her face in that pic says you did. I wish you and your family healing and good memories as soon as you feel ready.

[–] apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago
[–] dmtalon 4 points 11 hours ago

So sorry :(. The absolute worst part of having a dog/cat etc in your family. Their lives are entirely too short...

[–] gid@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 11 hours ago

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's never easy to get over, and your grief is a testament to how much she was loved.

[–] OmegaMouse@pawb.social 3 points 11 hours ago

She was a beautiful dog and I bet she loved you all lots

[–] modifier@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 hours ago

You gave her a great life. She knew she was safe and loved and part of a family right until the end.

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

I'm so sorry for your loss, just remember that you were their whole life, and that you did your best.

[–] dash_jackson@lemmy.ca 1 points 11 hours ago

May they rest in peace