How to overcome such grief?
By Toni
@toniganzon (77183)
Philippines
September 9, 2015 6:56am CST
At the moment I feel like I'm the most terrible pet owner in the world. I have allowed myself to own a pet without spaying it and in fact tried breeding, and it was a big mistake!
Alexis, our pretty black, long haired dachshund died last Sunday. We brought her to the vet after she gave birth prematurely on Friday. We actually already scheduled her whelping at the vet supposedly on September 5th because she's expected to whelp on the 9th. However, three days before her schedule, she showed signs of labor. The litter died because it was to young to even survive. In fact it was a stillborn and Alexis became weak after that so we had to bring her to the vet. Sunday morning I got a call from our vet telling us she passed away and she acquired Parvo Virus. It was quite strange that at her adult age, with a complete vaccine, she was infected. Vet explained there's a 1-5% chance of that.
The whole family was devastated as we didn't expect her to leave us so soon. Now we have a 3-month old siberian husky with us to ease our pain, but nothing can replace Alexis in our hearts. She will be missed.
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@birjudanak (14316)
• India
30 Mar 16
feel so sorry for your pet and as they are also our family member so we feel like we lost our one of important member of house...i hope new one is also good and healthy....
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@toniganzon (77183)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
@birjudanak hahaha you know how to say that! But don't forget the mylot rules, we have to use the English language here. Be careful
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@toniganzon (77183)
• Philippines
9 Sep 15
She was very well taken care of. Thanks for comforting me. I know most of the dog advocates would have condemned me for attempting to breed when I am just a pet owner.
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@kayshope (1670)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Sep 15
@toniganzon you do what you feel is right.. id get another pet as you are a great owner...
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@toniganzon (77183)
• Philippines
12 Sep 15
@kayshope thank you for the words of comfort. We are happy with our siberian husky at the moment and we will give him all the love we could give.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
9 Sep 15
It is quite devastating indeed. The loss of a pet - in any case - is. We had a pet and it has been 15+ years now that she has left us, but I am still mourning her loss. I cannot and will not have any more pets for me. It is all good and a great thing to have pets, but then, there are things that my heart cannot bear.
We grown ups can still bear the pain, but when I think about your son, I am sure he would be feeling more miserable - as he would have been more attached to Alexis. I was 26 when Poppy passed away, but I still miss her.
RIP Alexis.1 person likes this
@toniganzon (77183)
• Philippines
9 Sep 15
About 5 years ago we also lost our dear shih tsu, Grumble and it took us about three years to have another one and it was Alexis. The loss of Grumble was painful as well because it was due to an accident. And we all thought we won't be getting another one. But we all felt empty and lonely when we come home and no dogs are there to meet and greet us.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
10 Sep 15
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved dachshund . Families who have pets that grew up with them , feels so much grief when they pass away . 
But i am glad you have a replacement . Hey Siberian husky is so expensive ! 
Anyway , would you like something like our Enzo and Mallows whose picture i have attached ?
But i am glad you have a replacement . Hey Siberian husky is so expensive !
Anyway , would you like something like our Enzo and Mallows whose picture i have attached ? 1 person likes this
@toniganzon (77183)
• Philippines
10 Sep 15
I used to have two shih tzus standard size from Chicago. One has a microcihp but one time he was able to get out of the gate and was hit by a bus. He was my beloved black and white tzu, Grumble. The other one, Gary, was stolen. Both were neutered as part of the contract that I had with the breeder.
You have lovely shih tzus! 
@DanieGirl80587 (2724)
• United States
10 Sep 15
Im so sorry about your loss. That is a lot to take in all at once. I hope the new husky eases your pain somewhat. I know the new pet will never ever be a replacement, but I do hope it will help you heal and let you love again.
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@toniganzon (77183)
• Philippines
10 Sep 15
Thank you, Danielle! Blizzard is such a sweet husky and we love him as much as we love Alexis. Though they really didn't get along well at first, Alexis somehow said goodbye to Blizzard before she went to the vet. They had a love and hate relationship.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
13 Sep 15
Sorry to hear of the loss of you pet, and the litter too.... it will take a while, i'm glad you have another dog, it certainly helps with the loss, and enjoy the the memories of the pet that passed away...
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@toniganzon (77183)
• Philippines
15 Sep 15
Thank you for the words of comfort. Sometimes our husky would look for our dachshund and it would bring tears to my eyes again.
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