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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Oliver
Place of birth:
Henderson, Colorado
Oliver was the sweetest dog in the world. He was very timid around most people, but he loved those close […]
Max
Place of birth:
Springfield, Mo
We got Max in May 2008 shortly after I lost my mother. He helped me get through that terrible loss, […]
Billy Sanford
Place of birth:
Saugatuck, MI
In loving memory of our Billy, who we love so much. Billy will be greatly missed and be in our […]
Tiger
Place of birth:
Dallas, TX
Tiger I love you so much. Thank you for being in my life for 18 years. You were with me […]
