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This is Frodo (my mother named him, unfortunately), my family's American Eskimo Dog. Unfortunately, we recently suffered a lose as my father suddenly passed away at the age of 51. The entire family has been taking the loss hard, including our little white dog, as Frodo was especially attached to my father. We've all been coping in our own ways, but Frodo being a dog doesn't seem to be coping all that well.

We've put the last few shirts my dad ever wore in his doggy bed so he wouldn't feel lonely, and that's helped some. Would any of you pet owners out there have any advice on how to help our dog cope with the loss of his master?
>> Anonymous
A needle might help.
>> Anonymous
suprize buttsechs like dad used to do!
>> Anonymous
>>89553
Gee, thanks.
>> Anonymous
I can't really think of anything but giving the dog lots of attention and maybe trying to activate him somehow. It seems than Frodo is a dog to get strongly attached to one person, right? Somebody should try to take that position and be his new master. That's all I can think of with plain common sense, I'm not an expert. I hope everything goes well.
>> Anonymous
How old is he? If he's approaching old age, it just might be his time. Much like old couples who die very close to one another, dogs who are very close to someone often die near that time.

If he's not very old it could just take time. I actually wouldn't do the shirts. They might keep the memory alive longer, which you don't want.
>> Anonymous
Gosh, I'm really sorry about your father. May I ask what happened?
Luckily for me, I don't have personal experience in this matter, but can still share a –little- wisdom. Firstly, I know that some breeds get extremely emotional when their owner leaves. My mother went on a long business trip once and our dog (very strong, medium-size mix breed) would not play and simply lie around all day. He even refused to go "potty" outside. I also know that chow-chows may never get over losing their owner since they are very much one-person dogs.
What I suggest is that you all include him in more of your daily activities. While it’s important to remember and stick together, I am sure that all of you, in some way, do or focus on certain things and challenges to prevent yourself from being swamped and overcome by the situation and your feelings. It’s a survival mechanism that helps you get on with the important daily duties. Your dog can not do this, so you need to include him in activities that will shift his focus or he may get sick. Take him on car trips, but excuse any “mess” that he may make in the car. Take him on walks, together as a family – carry him outside if you must. Get together as a family with other supportive people you know, to help heal wounds. Instead of going to your separate rooms and leaving him in his own space/room, set up a place for him to stay in one or more of your own rooms and take him with you, but allow him to leave if he really wants to. If he has a corner that he always gets depressed in, try to positively engage him whenever he goes there to feel upset. Showing him specifically that you can get through this, without hiding away the pain and falling apart yourself will help him a lot. It would be worth it to search the net for “dog forum” and look for some bigger places to ask this question at.
This is all I can think of right now. Good luck with everything.
>> Anonymous
really long post - small amount of win / 0 = copypasta
>> Anonymous
>>89762
Actually, it is not "copypasta". I just have more heart than you. You should try reading it first.
>> Anonymous
poor Frodo!!!!!!:(
i hope he gets better.
ask your vet about it. its a common problem for dogs to get depressed when their own passes.
sorry to hear about your dad.
>> Anonymous
great danes get so attached to their owners that if they leave them they can will themselves to death.... poor doggies
>> Anonymous
>>89762

It fit too well to the situation to be copypasta, you dumb fuck. I bet you didn't even read it. This isn't /b/, you know.

...Although this IS 4chan. Can it be Seaking time now pulse?