My dog died about a month ago and I've just been feeling very depressed. I can't move on yet.
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Hello, it's nice to meet you.
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Thank you. How are you?
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Honestly, I've been feeling very depressed lately. My dog died a month ago and I've just been feeling very empty.
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Very sorry for you loss. How long you had the dog?
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7 years. I had him since he was a puppy. He would have turned 8 years old next month.
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I understand what you are going through. This is one of most difficult time of someone's life.
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Thank you. One of my coworkers told me that "he was just a dog and that I should get over it," but I just can't. He brought so much joy to my life and now that I don't have him anymore, I just feel so empty.
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It is not just a dog. How insensitive of someone say that.
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Well, my coworker lost his mother to COVID so I guess he is going through some tough times too.
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I suggest you pretty soon adapt another dog. This might help you fill up the emptiness.
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I have been trying to get out of my slump. I even thought about getting a new dog, but that just brings up sad memories. What do you think I should do?
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If you are not ready to get a new dog, another thing you might try to spend some time volunteering in a dog shelter... that might give you different perspective
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That actually sounds like a good idea. I hope the shelter near me will take volunteers with COVID and all.
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If you are not comfortable going out due to COVID, you could involve some activities online promoting dog adaption and create awareness online and through social media..
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That's a great idea. I would love to get involved in anything related to pets. They need a loving home, especially during times like these. Thank you for suggesting that.
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Anything else I could help you with today?
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No, I'll try following the advice you suggested. Hopefully, that'll help me get out of my slump. I may even meet another dog that way too Thank you again
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Thank you. Please use "Finish and Quit" to end the discussion.
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It says you need to send more messages?
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Sure.. do you have any other pet?
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