How do I get over the loss of my canine child named Magic?

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We adopted our Black Flat-Coated Retriever Pup, "Magic" when he was 6 months old, almost ten years ago.  Last June 30th, one hour before we were hosting an extended family pot luck at our home, Magic was outside with my husband who was sprucing up the front yard.  Soon the relatives would be arriving, so I yelled outside for my husband and Magic to come in and wash up.  My husband came in, but no Magic.  I stepped outside and called Magic again.  He came running up the two front steps and then sort of was slipping and sliding as he passed thru the front door and into the house.  My husband noticed Magic and yelled at me to get Magic (as I was closer distance to him.  Magic "dove" for his doggie bed  across the entertainment room, then his body jerked once 
 then his body jerked once and he was gone.  I was in shock!  We assumed that he must have suffered a heart attack.  He was almost ten years old.  We all were in shocked!  The date was June 30, 2012 and it still makes some tears roll down, like right now.  Some people say to get another dog, but I can't even think of that, at least for now. At least I don't cry every day anymore. 
I have some good days and then there are rough days like this morning.  Some people say to get another dog, but I can't do that until I am "ready".  I miss my "Magic" soooo much.  I guess if or when I am ready, I will know.  Right?
Magic's Mom

Land-shark · Accepted Answer

That is so sad.  I think today you know you need to believe you are ready.... the ONLY way you can honour him and let this grief go is to get another totally different dog and teach it everything you learned from him.  That way he will get continuity and your memories will settle to become those of the happiest of times you spent with him rather than this awful angst over your loss.
Consider welcoming home a dog from your breed rescue - this will do the maximum good as you can both be healing.

Cousin Beatty · Answer

I am sorry to hear this , What I have done in the past to help me is start a scrap book and add photos of you and him or him or the family and him and right down things on the pages that the pictures mean to you or that day the picture was taken meant to you . It is hard when you have your soul dog gone and no other dog can replace that , but you begin to move on and eventually you start to think maybe you need to jump into life again and you tell him you miss him .Hope this works for you..,

Lildpup · Answer

I am so sorry for what you are going through. Just remember and cherish the memories that you shared together. They will never ever fade and will always keep you strong. My prayers are with you always.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. 
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. 
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. 
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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eatonmc2425 and easterbunny61 · Answer

You don't six weeks ago someone came into my yard a stole my dog of six years--she was with me through the lost of my memory and while I was in bed for over a year because I got so sick, she was my life....I will never get over her but I just bought me another dog (puppy) same breed I will pick her up May the 15th that has easy a little pain--but I still call my kids'husband,and grandkids. LUCY that was her name-----I will be praying for you because I do know how you feel...Lucy will never be replaced ....

How do I get over the loss of my canine child named Magic?

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