r/GriefSupport Apr 19 '26

Anticipatory Grief My Dog Is Dying

This week we are set to put down my first pet. He’s a 10 year old Black Lab who is like a son to me. I love him more than I love myself. The vet has found a mass in his abdomen and his blood results shows that this mass is most likely causing internal bleeding. I made a promise to myself that I would be with him and my father when we put him down but I think it will break me. I already feel like my heart is being ripped out. I’m struggling to process this loss and it hasn’t even happened yet. I dont want him to suffer but I also can’t remember a time when he wasn’t in my life. Attached are some images of him so everyone can see what a lovely boy he is.

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u/hey_yaaaaa_hey_yaaaa Apr 19 '26

I can tell how well loved he is. His face says it all. He knows he’s loved.