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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Cuzco
Place of birth:
Fremont, California
Cuzco was my sunshine and was the best friend the universe sent me. He helped me through the worst times […]
Jasper
Place of birth:
Terrell TX
Jasper, was the sweetest, he was so full of life, he had the best personally and he loved to play, […]
Kanani Elizabeth
Place of birth:
California, USA
Kanani was initially given to a girl as a kitten. As Kanani grew, the girl no longer took interest in […]
little bit
Place of birth:
huntsville alabama
little bit is the sweesting kitty you would ever know if he got used to you he would be in […]
