So... My dog is dead

[sjm]

Came home around 10 mins ago & was surprised when my dog wasn't at the gate, jumping around like he usually does. Saw him lying on his mat & thought he was asleep, only when I drove in & he didn't stir did I realise that something was wrong.

Thought he might be ill, rushed over and saw that he was dead. It's not completely unexpected, he was 12 - 13 yrs old now (even though he was still fully fit, showed no signs of age) so I'm not totally shocked.

I suspect that he died of old age (he's just lying there peacefully, no sign of vomit or anything else that'd lead me to suspect poisoning & I've searched the grounds extensively to try and find any meat / bones etc of foreign origin, nothing.

Still trying to process his death, I don't think its hit me yet. It'll probably hit in the next few days / week or so, when I really start missing him.

Can I just bury him in my yard? Do I need to call up anyone / any city authority (location Midrand, Joburg) before I bury him? What's the procedure?

[Sinbad]

Sorry for your loss

Most vets offer a cremation service...

[satanboy]

Sorry for your loss

Most vets offer a cremation service...

Yeah sorry to hear about that. Take him to the vet....you'll get a nice little clay urn with his name on it...well that is what our vet does.

[sjm]

Thanks for the support, guys.

Will find out from the vet what the procedure is on cremation.

[Korn1]

Sorry mate,also put my one dog down this year.Our vet usually picks them up.

[wily me]

Sad for your loss. Best is to get a new replacement to ease on the loss. A cuddly cute with maybe the "same name" + Jr.

[Pooky]

If one of my cats die I think I will too.

[LollyGP]

So Sorry Lost a dog 2yrs ago, bought one of the same breed a few months later, but still so sad about the loss.

[drukkie]

Sorry to hear...We live in an estate and i buried mine in the street under a tree...
Always know where to find the rascal
Good luck!

[biometrics]

Yeah sorry to hear about that. Take him to the vet....you'll get a nice little clay urn with his name on it...well that is what our vet does.

Yip, I have two of those now.

[Nicci]

Im very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved pet. Its never easy. If something had to happen to my Keeki I would be devastated. Good luck and be strong.

[DarthCat]

sorry to hear about your dog. my cat was killed last week by neighbours dog

[Mephisto_Helix]

It's a horrible pain to lose a close pet ..... condolences man

[Beylie]

Sorry for your loss man, it really is such a sad thing.

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