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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Rascal
He was always so silly he wasn’t the brightest bulb in the box but he was mine we’d play all […]
Leo
Place of birth:
PA
Leo was my support animal and yet he loved my husband more. When he passed away Leo and I grieved […]
Kuro
Place of birth:
Anchorage, AK
Kuro is my only family after my teenage age. He is a very gentle and calm cat. I found him […]
Spencer Pitts Gilmore
Place of birth:
Baltimore, MD
Spencer was a lovable Bichon Frise and brought so much joy to our lives. He loved chicken and playing with […]
