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I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my dog last week while I was out of town. It was sudden too. She collapsed when my boyfriend was walking her. Unfortunately the vet couldn't do anything. I was devastated and could barely drag myself out of bed. I felt the guilt as well and constantly was questioning myself "what if?" Please know that your dog knew you loved him and that he is still with you in spirit. This group helped me and made me feel comforted in my time of need. There are also books available to help with the coping process. I know it hurts worse than any pain you have ever felt. The fact that it was so sudden is the worst. The rainbow bridge poem is also a nice read. I kept everything of Piper's, but put it away until I'm ready to see it. It was too hard seeing her bed and food bowl. My vet also gave me a nice poem with her paw print and her hair. I'm sorry again for your loss. We're here for you.

KayC. Your words are so kind and you have made get through these past couple of days. Which have been the worst. It's nice to find such a kind person and someone that listens. Your words have meant a lot. I thank you so much.

I know it's still only been a few days since I lost my heart. I was actually kinda of having a good day, but I feed the other dog and lost it when I saw her bowls. She would always start dog talking if you weren't moving fast enough with her food . I just missed that and broke down. I still talk to her like she's still there and constantly still look around for her hoping this was just one big nightmare.

Thank you both. It is comforting to hear your support.

Thank you Anne that means a lot. Yes I'm having her cremated and they also took a paw print and gave me some of her fur. I just get so mad about it because it was so sudden with no warning.

I lost my dog on 1/6/2015. I was out of town and my boyfriend didn't tell me until I got home. I came in expecting her to greet me and asked where she was. When I heard the news I didn't believe it at first and was frantically searching my house for her. I had a bond with Piper that was probably stronger than one with a person. She was my shadow. She was so loving. I feel guilty that I went out of town and wasn't there for her when she needed me most. She just collapsed in the snow on her daily walk.My boyfriend rushed her to the vet, but it was too late. They think it was either her heart or brain. I have been a disaster since finding out. I'm unable to sleep and I had to call off work. I was hoping for any sort of advice that you guys can give with ways to help with grieving. I layed on her dog bed just so I could try and smell her again. I even have called her name hoping to hear dog tags coming my way. I've bought a couple books but they really haven't helped. My heart just feels empty. The other dog is depressed too which makes me feel bad because I've just been crying. Thanks for listening.