Losing a loved one represents one of the most heartbreaking moments of our life. As we try to overcome the grief, we turn to our friends, family, and our four-legged companions.
Just like people, dogs also need a lot of love and support when they go through a grieving process.
Spencer was sorrowful when his furry brother crossed the rainbow bridge. His family was with him the whole time. But, before this, let’s see how the story begins.
Saying Goodbye
Spencer and Rocky had been best friends for 10 years. They were inseparable. The two best friends relished every moment of the time they spent together.
“Rocky and Spencer slept in the same bed, ate from the same bowl and always walked together when they went out,” said Beth Fisher, their mom.
Unfortunately, their joyous time together came to an end. Rocky was feeling sick and Beth took him to the vet. Sadly, the sweet pooch was diagnosed with cancer. It was detected too late and the vets couldn’t do anything to help him.
The tragic news shocked Beth. She was told that her beloved dog was in pain, and she had to make the heartbreaking decision to put him to sleep.
She said goodbye to him that day as he went to doggy heaven where there is no pain.
It was difficult to come to terms with his sudden passing. Beth was aware that for Spencer, it would be much harder to process Rocky’s absence.
He had a hard time getting on with his life without his little brother. He was unable to sleep. He spent his nights wandering around the house, trying to find his best friend.
Acceptance
He started crying when he realized he couldn’t find him. Beth placed Rocky’s ashes near the place where he used to sleep with Spencer. She hoped it would help him deal with his brother’s passing.
The whole family was thinking about the best way to console Spencer. Beth’s dad ordered him a pillow with his brother’s smiling picture on it.
Looking at Rocky’s beloved grinning face made Spencer feel better. From the moment he got the precious gift, he carried it everywhere with him.
“Spencer has been cuddling into the pillow since it arrived, carrying it around from sofa to his own bed,” said Beth.
He doesn’t sleep alone anymore. He gently rests his face on the pillow, remembering his best friend.
Spencer finds comfort in looking at his brother’s picture. He feels his spirit close to him. Due to his age, Spencer sleeps more than usual. He likes to take naps on his favorite pillow.
Rocky’s passing was the most heartbreaking event in Spencer’s life, but he wasn’t alone in his grief. He had his family who was with him the whole time, cuddling him, loving him, and doing their best to comfort him.
Together, they succeeded in helping Spencer accept his brother’s absence from their life.
