You know, I feel the same way.  I have a family but my dog is everything to me.  He is always there and loves me know matter what.  I understand.  
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  Well people get used to it because dogs dont live long enough .I put mine down 2yrs ago and its hard. But she was just a dog.
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  get a hobby. loser.
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  I'm sorry. Dogs can offer some great companionship. Ignore the hateful people above. They obviously have sorry excuses for lives and feel better tearing others down. That's sad.
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  you have to get a grip as you will probably outlive your dog
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  I am so glad that you didnt lose your friend. 
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  I lost my first ever pet (dog) three years ago and it still hurts today. I have two other little ones, when they're gone, I don't think I'll make it.
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  ^ Yes you will. You'll grieve
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  I din't know if this will help, but dogs live through snake bites and usually recover just fine. I had a Boston bull that got bit many times. He would swell up, and mope around for a few days, then be back to normal again.
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