My 5yo passed away, somemlessom I learned and my journey

My rottie died at 5 years and three months old just november 16. I still cry from time to time, he was more than just a dog. He was my best friend in the world, he got me through my separation and severe depression, he was the bestest of boys. My tip to anyone going to this would be to take your time before you get the next one, just like people aren't replacement for recently ended relationships dogs aren't too.

What has been helping me was finding my closest shelter and helping them out with all the money I would spend on my dog for now.

He had an extremely aggressive infection and even took 60 days of antibiotics and nothing, he went blind and lethargic, just as we were about to scan for cancer he passed.(It was cancer but it was too late even if we caught it by them)

I'm just glad I gave him the best life possible spared no expanses for treatment, even going into debit(and he deserved it)

As he started to get worse he basically went to live in my bedroom(he was a yard dog) and spent his finals moments next to me 24/7. I quit work to be with him and I don't regret it.

In the end we gave him a decent funeral, cremation and I keep a picture of him and some of his fur in the jar.

I know it's hard for all of us(it's been almost a month and I'll still randomly cry.

The most important is using the trauma to grow, go help shelters and strays and only when you are ready adopt again, never let this loss keep from the most loyal and loving animal.

I love you all