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What It Means To Lose A Childhood Pet

If you've ever lost a pet, you're familiar with the empty feeling you feel when they pass away. Here are a few things I continuously noticed after I lost my childhood pet.

Sade Yinger

Feb 06, 2019

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When I was surprised with my puppy when I was nine years old, I instantly fell in love. We grew up together. She was by my side through everything until she became sick. I never anticipated the pain that would follow. In the months after her death, I noticed my life would never be the same. You don't realize the impact your childhood pet leaves behind after they're gone.

1. Your house is a lot quieter

You miss the sound of them running around all the time, barking at the mailman, and the jingle from their dog tags.

2. You no longer have a sidekick beside you during everyday tasks

You are suddenly lonely when you go on walks because you no longer have to hold a leash.

3. You no longer have a cuddle buddy

There was nothing better than your dog snuggling up to you underneath a blanket in the cold weather.

4. You don’t have to share your meals anymore

I could always count on my dog to finish my scraps, share my meals, and clean up any food I happened to drop on accident.

5. Your passenger seat tends to be empty more often

My dog used to love car rides and sticking her head out of the window, enjoying the ride. Now, my passengers can't possibly be as adorable. (Sorry!)

6. You don’t get greeted at the front door

For years, I got used to hearing my dog leap out of bed and run to say hi as soon as I got home from school.

7. Your heart breaks when you have to stay goodbye

You're never prepared to let them go, and realize how much you miss them after they are gone.

8. You no longer have someone to grow up with

As I grew up, so did my dog; we both learned new things over the years.

9. You lose a best friend

A pet is always there for you whether they want to or not, they listen to you talk, lick your face when you're sad, and enjoy your happy moments alongside of you.

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What It Means To Lose A Childhood Pet

If you've ever lost a pet, you're familiar with the empty feeling you feel when they pass away. Here are a few things I continuously noticed after I lost my childhood pet.

1. Your house is a lot quieter

2. You no longer have a sidekick beside you during everyday tasks

3. You no longer have a cuddle buddy

4. You don’t have to share your meals anymore

5. Your passenger seat tends to be empty more often

6. You don’t get greeted at the front door

7. Your heart breaks when you have to stay goodbye

8. You no longer have someone to grow up with

9. You lose a best friend

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1. "What do I have to study for?"

2. "What class do I need to study for the most?"

3. "I’m going to ace this."

4. "Focus!"

5."I have no idea what I'm reading."

6. "I should call my smart friend about this."

7. "I’m going to fail. I’m going to fail."

8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

20. "You have to study now!"

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Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine. — Snow White

The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it. — Rafiki

You don't have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring. — Lumière

If watching is all you're gonna do, then you're gonna watch your life go by without ya. — Laverne

Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one. — Grandmother Willow

Always let your conscience be your guide. — Jiminy Cricket

To infinity and beyond. — Buzz Lightyear

Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. — Pooh

Let it go. — Elsa

If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all. — Thumper

Today's special moments are tomorrow's memories. — Genie

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Candles

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CDs

Movie Tickets

Candy

Gag Gifts

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A Stocking of Toys

Stationary

Picture Frames

Sports Accessories

Bath Accessories

Portable Phone Charger

Hats

Slippers

Funko Pops

Phone Cases and Pop-sockets

Precious Moments

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Alcohol

Scrapbooks

Concert/Show Tickets

Memory Jars

'Open When' Letters

Nail/Hair Certificates

Art Supplies

Makeup Accessories

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