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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Hershey
Place of birth:
Lincoln, NE
Hershey helped me enter the world of “pet parenthood” and taught me what unconditional love is all about. For 20.5 […]
Kasey Elizabeth Lary
Place of birth:
Redford, MI
From the moment I saw Kasey I knew she was going part of our family. From 8 weeks to 11 […]
Axel Kiesling
Place of birth:
West Sayville, New York
Axel….I dont know what to do without you. You were always there for me. My every move you were there. […]
Blackie
Place of birth:
Fremont
Blackie is our favorite chicken and she is the most friendly one among all the five chickens we have. Unlike […]
