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cateyemm
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dog in mourning
Since my family dog (Buddy) died yesterday, DH brought our dog (Joey) to visit my family. They spent the whole day together and this was the first time Joey's been there without Buddy. When he came back, you could tell he was definitely depressed. Usually he's playful when he comes in, this time he went right to his cage. We did Facetime with some other family members (yes, he loves facetime lmao- usually gets all hyped up, tries to lick the screen etc) and he didnt want any part of it. I guess this is me being overly sensitive, maybe he was just tired from the excitement of going to grandma's house?
We definitely experienced it when our other family dog passed- Buddy mourned for months.  Anyone have any experience with dogs in mourning?
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Posted 12/10/11 11:42 PM  |
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PennyCat
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Re: dog in mourning
As you know, I only have experience with cats...but this story breaks my heart 
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| Posted 12/11/11 1:40 PM |
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mrsh2010
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Re: dog in mourning
I am no experience with this but I believe its true. Animals are like humans when it comes to loosing someone.
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| Posted 12/12/11 10:49 AM |
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jilliibabii
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Re: dog in mourning
Dogs can sense emotion like no other animal I've ever seen. They are a thousand times better at picking up on it than people are. I bet it's partly because you guys are upset, too. He can feel it and so he's sharing your emotions. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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| Posted 12/12/11 1:06 PM |
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cateyemm
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Re: dog in mourning
We're all doing much better today, thanks everyone 
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| Posted 12/12/11 10:12 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: dog in mourning
Posted by cateyemm
We're all doing much better today, thanks everyone
I was just coming on to ask you how the pup was doing today? Glad to hear he is doing better.
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| Posted 12/12/11 11:58 PM |
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GraceAndAdam
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Re: dog in mourning
I do think animals can sense things like that and feel some sort of loss. My cat acted weird when my mom passed away. She stayed under the bed for a couple days, which was very unusual for her. I think she somehow knew.  I hope your dog feels better soon!
Message edited 12/14/2011 4:28:12 PM.
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| Posted 12/14/11 4:27 PM |
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imyself
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Re: dog in mourning
I'm sorry for your loss :( When my mom's dog passed away my dog was very upset. We move in with them a month later to save for our house and my dog searched their house for months looking for their dog. It was very sad. When my sisters dog passed my dog was heartbroken. A little part of her died with my sisters dog. We had gotten them the same day and they grew up together. She has never been the same since. She is a happy dog but has been different since Roo passed. With my mom when they got a new puppy My doggie perked up a bit and enjoyed being a mommy to it. Her and the puppy (who is 4 now lol) still have a special connection.
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| Posted 12/18/11 8:45 AM |
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