by nextAdmin1 | Nov 1, 2024 | Grief Support
According to a survey, 45% of pet owners reported that the death of their pet was unexpected. There are many factors to consider before adopting another pet after the loss of one. If you’re unsure if you are ready to become a pet owner again here is some information...
by nextAdmin1 | Nov 1, 2024 | Grief Support
The death of a pet can be an emotionally devastating experience. For pet owners, a pet memorial service offers an opportunity to honor its life. Before the memorial, you may want to consider cremation. With pet cremation, pet owners can keep the pet’s remains and...
by nextAdmin1 | Nov 1, 2024 | Grief Support
In other articles, I’ve talked about the most painful decision a pet owner ever has to face — the decision about whether, or when, to euthanize a pet. But the death of a pet brings with it yet another difficult decision, and one which you may not be prepared, at the...
by nextAdmin1 | Nov 1, 2024 | Grief Support
In my article on guilt, I talked about the importance of focusing on positive memories of your pet. Remembering the good times that you shared with that pet can help counteract the guilt and grief that come with its loss. One way to help yourself focus on those...
by nextAdmin1 | Nov 1, 2024 | Grief Support
If any emotion rules supreme when a pet dies, it is guilt. No matter what the circumstances of our loss, guilt is there, grabbing us by the throat. It haunts our days, ruins our sleep, and tarnishes our memories. Often, guilt goes beyond the loss itself; we may start...
by nextAdmin1 | Nov 1, 2024 | Grief Support
“It was the most tragic, traumatic, and emotionally devastating experience I had ever been through. I didn’t know what to do. I cried day and night.” (Dorothy R., Alabama) “I felt like someone had ripped out my insides.” (Karen A., Illinois) “I never knew anything...
