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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Bandit
Place of birth:
Salem, Oregon
In the gentle glow of the setting sun, we bid farewell to Bandit, a spirited and loving wolf husky who […]
Kayla Ke’alani
Place of birth:
California
Kayla Ke’alani was rescued from a hoader’s home who had over 100 cats. She was adopted at 4 years old […]
Wall-E
This guy came to us from a two women who rescued him in 2019 in the woods. He was a […]
Quincy
Place of birth:
Portland, Oregon
Quincy made a lasting impression in her short time in this world. She was loved by our entire team, but […]
