I can’t handle losing my pets.

[TashaFrancois]

I had 22 chicks and 3 ducklings in cages in our restroom (warmest room in the house) with the door closed. While we were gone the dogs found a way in and found 25 squeaky toys. I only had them a short time but I am heartbroken. I get attached so quickly. The duckling has imprinted on me already. I can’t leave work but all I want to do is lay in bed and cry. How do you deal with your losses?

 

[nchls school]

Many people don't understand about feelings for pets. If a pet dies its, "Oh well" and that's it. Others like you and me see it differently. There's nothing wrong with the way you are feeling. But, if you are going to have birds, you've got to accept that they are a fragile life and there will be deaths; dogs or not.

 

[Rammy]

So sorry. Its never easy losing a pet. Sending hugs your way.

 

[Ladybird CA]

Sorry for yours loss

This might be not the greatest honest answer but I deal with it by getting more

 

[birdlover2]

I'm sorry for you. It is hard when pets die, I've had two very special hens that have passed away, and many more besides. How I've learned to deal with it is cry if you have to, get support, and learn from any mistakes. Busying yourself can help. How do you think the dogs got in there? I know the bathroom was warm, but could you find another room and put them in a brooder? Once you have a plan for next time, you can get more chickens. Or maybe it's best to not get more, it depends. You do have to except that chickens will die sometimes. You can name another chicken after them if they had names.

 

[nchls school]

OK. How does a dog open the bathroom door...... and then proceed to open the cages?

 

[N F C]

I'm sorry for your loss, that's not easy when we get so attached.

 

[staceyj]

OK. How does a dog open the bathroom door...... and then proceed to open the cages?

Shamo, friend, sometimes I wish you’d use your “filter”.

Things happen. Be kind.

 

[staceyj]

I had 22 chicks and 3 ducklings in cages in our restroom (warmest room in the house) with the door closed. While we were gone the dogs found a way in and found 25 squeaky toys. I only had them a short time but I am heartbroken. I get attached so quickly. The duckling has imprinted on me already. I can’t leave work but all I want to do is lay in bed and cry. How do you deal with your losses?

I’m really really sorry for your loss.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

I am so sorry! Losing our pets is like losing a family member. Never easy! Bear hugs!