i am so sad :-( tyson was killed in the road last week and this is the first time i hav felt like i can talk about it. my sister was visitting and she left the gate open tyson must of ran across the street to see the lab that lives across there. I didnt know he was out until i went to call him in from the garden and he wasnt there :-(
about half an hour later my neighbour came to the door and said he had been knocked down, him and the lab were playing and they had run out infront of a lorry. tyson must have been killed straght away but the lab broken its back leg its very lucky the vet has been working hard to save the leg and the dog is going to survive im just so gutted for my poor tyson the house is empty without him :-(
my kids keep asking where he has gone and i dont know what to tell them so i said he has gone to doggy heaven

I am so sorry.  I can feel your pain, how awful.

thankyou cheryl it has been really hard, his bowls and everything is still there, i cant bare to throw them away :-(

Keep his things for as long as you need to.  You will move them when the time is right for you.  Tyson was a member of your family so it is going to take time for you to come to terms with what has happened.  You will though, you have already started to by coming on this forum.  Last week you couldn't face telling people on here but today you have so already you have made a big step. :) 

I don't know how old your children are but perhaps it might be an idea to put a strong spring on your gate so that it closes itself.

Oh Honey... I can only imagine what your going through right now, Wish I could magic you round to my Big warm cosy Kitchen sit you down with a cuppa (aaah s*d it!!! we can crack open something stronger!!??) and let you have a good old rant,and and good ole' cry....
    I bet you're exhausted holding it all back from the kids too?
Soooo sorry to hear this,If your hit with one of those moments (they just come out of the blue sometimes)and want to cry or borrow my waterproof shoulder! just PM. me...... :)
{{Hugs}} for as long as you need them
Olivia xx

So sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts are with you.
H.B.

So sorry JJ :(   You must be devastated and you're being so brave trying to hold things together for the childrens' sake.   Sadly tragic accidents like this happen and it will take you a long time to grieve.   Give yourself some quiet time to cry and howl if need be - and you've many folks on here only too willing to lend an ear or shoulder if you need it.

Thinking of you, {{{hugs}}}, Teri xxx

So sorry to hear of your loss .....Roni

So very sorry to hear of your loss :-(

I'm also sending lots of big {{{HUGS}}} to you & your family

Run free Tyson xx

How awful for you. I am paranoid about Alfie running out our front door on to the road. I am so sorry. Run free at Rainbow Bridge Tyson.

My heart goes out to you JJ :(

I lost my girl back in April last year, the gate was open, lots of pheasants to chase and she was killed by a tractor. Ironic really as we have no traffic in our lane except about 2 tractors a day.

Your grief must be overwhelming at this moment in time. But although the sadness never goes away, in time you'll come to remember him with a smile instead of tears.

I've still got her bed and can't bring myself to wash away her hairs and put it away, it still sits in the corner of the room, in a sense it comforts me. So don't rush to clear away his things, you'll know when the time is right ;)

I didn't hide my grief from my daughter and even now, we'll both shed a little tear together if something reminds us of her.

{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}

Awe thats so sad, i know what it feels like to have a dog get runover, its terrible! {{{{{HUGS}}}}} xxx

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.
{{{{hugs}}}}

Rach

thankyou everyone you are so kind. we hope to get a puppy to fill the gap that tyson has left in our hearts

What an awful thing to happen, I am so sorry. I always think a sudden tragic death hits you a lot harder than than a more natural ending.
Be kind to yourself - maybe think of something special you and the children could do together to remember all the good times you had with Tyson.

Thinking of you
xx

So Sorry JJ... :(  you must be devastated....be strong for the children

Dont throw anything away, you will regret it...keep them in a cupboard somewhere....sometimes they can be quite comforting...sounds strange...but it does help....

I still have Megans bowls...the other dogs are not allowed to use them, I also have her very 1st marrow bone..it was her treasured possession, now pure white and so smooth...

When the time is right to let go, you will know

big {{{{{hugs}}}}} to you all

Kay
xx

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.  I too lost my dog on Christmas Eve and it took me 5 days to move his bowls, bed and toys.  I left them there until I knew I was ready.  I have put everything in a large suitcase and put it in the attic.  I couldn't bear to give them away but know I needed to move them.  It is nearly five weeks ago now and I only just 2 days ago decided I could wash the quilt cover which was on the bed when he died.  It was covered in all his hairs and spots of blood from a little sore he had.  I felt that if I washed it I would be washing him away, but knew I needed to do it so I can move on.  I have found you can't rush things, just take it one day at a time.  You will have you up days and down days but you do begin to feel stronger as the weeks pass.  I still cry every day and sure this will continue for a long time yet.  I wouldn't rush into getting a puppy just yet, you need time to grieve and come to terms with the loss before you move on.  The thought has crossed my mind, but I know it wouldn't be right for me yet its too soon.

Julie

i'm so sorry,it my worst nightmare as i lost my cat that way, you do what you can but sometimes fate is aginst you, you will be happy again with another dog one day.

So very sad for you, I have just got out the one remaining item I kept after the passing of our dog several years ago, a bowl it is far to big ,but works, it makes me smile to think this new puppy had something of our old friend.

I'm so very sorry, how awful. :( I know how hard it is when you have children and have to be strong for them yet at the same time you are grieving yourself. Very difficult.

So sorry,what an awful shock for you and the children,God Bless Tyson and run free.

Sheila.x

So sorry to hear this, jj. You must all be devastated and best regards to you at this sad time.

But certainly do keep some of Tyson's things because it can be a great comfort when the rawness of your loss fades a little. Right now I'm looking up at the shelf which has Bob's collar and disc on it and I'm already remembering the happy times we had.

I'm so sorry JJ - you are being strong for your children - don't forget that you can come here, and we'll understand.   You don't have to be brave here.  {{{hugs}}}

Margot

so sorry to here your family have lost tyson. so very sad.

Im so sorry for your loss.
I was in your position in july,and thanks to friends and champdoggers i slowly,as you will began to feel less pain.
Keep his things there till you feel ready.
Im sending big hugssssssssss your way

Love  Jonelle

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} so sorry for you loss loads of love dawn xx

So sorry, you must be heatbroken

i can't even begin to imagine what your going through :-(
All i can say is im so so sorry for your loss :-(

Sending lots of hugs, And you, your family and of course Tyson are in my prayers :-( x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

So so sorry to read about this. It must be the worst thing to happen to a pet. Its bad enough losing them to old age or illness but accident I cant imagine.
Hope you and the family feel better soon. xxxxx Sharon

so sorry about tyson,run free little man !
luv sarah ,meg & ruby x