Pets Count Too!
When a person you love dies, it’s natural to grieve, express your grief and expect friends and family to provide understanding and comfort. Unfortunately, when a beloved pet dies, many people are less understanding of the deep affect it has on your life. Some may think or say, “it’s just a pet” and think that your pain may pass in a matter of days or with the “replacement” by another animal. Nothing could be further from the truth.
You undoubtedly loved your pet and probably considered him or her a member of your family. Many people, especially those for whom the pet is a constant companion, confide in their animals, talk to them throughout the day, give and receive deep affection, and come to count on their presence as a critical part of the day. So when your beloved pet dies, it’s not unusual to feel overwhelmed by the intensity of your sorrow.
In this section, HealGrief invites you to honor your beloved pet. We welcome your participation and use of these tools and hope they are helpful to you as you move forward from your journey with grief towards a healthy grief recovery. Create a memorial, light a candle, or view our candle gallery.
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Laila
Place of birth:
Wolcott, CT
Laila was such a sweet girl. She loved being in the window soaking up the sun, being silly and playing […]
Lil Bit
Lil Bit was born on June 25, 2001 and passed away on May 22nd, 2021. He was almost 20 years […]
汤圆儿Mochi
Place of birth:
Montreal
Mochi, a Campbell hamster with a kitty-like fur pattern, and the gray part on your forehead and ears looked like […]
Simba, Lilly, and Gandalf
Our 3 cats, Gandalf, Lilly, and Simba were such a big part of our lives since we don\’t have kids. […]
