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[–] CallMeButtLove@lemmy.world 33 points 1 day ago

Once or twice a night she'd pop into my room, make sure I was good, then head back to the couch with my mom. I miss you so much girl. Visit me whenever you want.

[–] titanicx@lemmy.zip 30 points 1 day ago

My gf has this dream every couple weeks. It helps and devastates her at the same time. We miss our good boy. 

[–] Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world 27 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Years before my dog passed, I sat in my bed, with her at my feet, and thought about the days she’d be gone.

I started crying. Then the little sweetheart did what little sweethearts do - she came up to me, snuggled me, and gave me kisses.

I held her and let it imprint into my mind.

When she did pass years later, I thought about that night and how she did her best to comfort me. I imagined her still doing that, if she had been here.

Her passing wasn’t easy, but having known how she reacted when I’d already thought about it made the time easier. I know she didn’t want me to be sad. She wanted to make me happy and be a supportive friend. Even in death, I could recall that one night and remember her sweetness trying to pick me up.

To this day, I carry some of her ashes in a necklace over my heart. She used to want to follow me everywhere. Now she always will.

[–] Zikeji@programming.dev 26 points 1 day ago

Saved this. My doggo is nearly 15 and whole he's still healthy I am much too afraid of losing him. I suspect I'll need a reminder like this in the future.

[–] Mainwave@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago

I had a pair of ferrets for a few years. A couple of nights after one of them passed, I saw her in a dream, but only that once. Her partner lived out a few more years and eventually passed too. I did eventually see the second one in a dream too, but it took a lot longer. They were fun little companions, and I wish I had more time with them, but it was nice to feel like I was getting closure, plus I knew they weren't sick anymore.

Yeah, this comic sparks some feelings...

[–] AbsolutelyClawless@piefed.social 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

When I dream my late dog who passed unexpectedly, it's often very distressing, because I somehow know she will leave me again and I need to protect her. I usually end up crying in sleep.

[–] joostjakob@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago

Similar, but I kind of know she's actually dead, but I then actively suppress the thought to spend more time with her in my dream.

[–] shyguyblue@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

Rest in peace, Buddy Boy ~ 2010-2025

[–] moshankey@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

I miss my little guys and girls so much. I really wish they would pop up in my dreams every now and then.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

My dogs are 13 and 14 next week and I don't want to think about this.

[–] DaMonsterKnees@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

I'm fucking tearing up. I miss you Link. Something fierce. Damn they are wonderful creatures.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 3 points 21 hours ago

For a while after my cat died, every time he showed up in a dream I'd remember he was gone and know it was a dream. Still was nice to see him again, though, and he did me a solid for some bad dreams.

[–] inkzombie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 20 hours ago

I just had a dream about my old bird visiting too :,)