Coping with Pet Loss

Coping with Pet Loss

“Animals are reliable,” wrote Alfred Montapert, “many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful, and loyal.” He went on to comment these are “difficult standards for people to live up to.” In other words, our cherished animal companions are our teachers, our confidantes, and often our protectors. Is it any wonder we are brokenhearted when they leave us? And coping with pet loss can be surprisingly difficult.

If you have recently experienced the death of a pet, please accept our condolences. Without doubt, the death of a pet can be one of the hardest things we ever face–and right now, we’d like you to know that you are not alone in your sorrow. All of us here know firsthand both the joys of sharing our lives with a pet–and the remarkable sadness felt when they pass out of our lives. We stand beside you, in loving support.

9 Things You Can Do Today to Help in Coping with Pet Loss

There are many ways to ease your journey through the sadness of loss, including the loss of a cherished pet. Just ask any grief counselor for a short list of things you can do to ease the pet loss grief experience and you'll find that most grief counselors would advise you to:
  1. Take care of yourself physically by eating well and getting adequate sleep
  2. Spend time in exploring your spirituality, if your pets death raised deep philosophical questions
  3. Put your thoughts into words by writing a letter–or letters–to your pet
  4. Be kind to yourself, and any others who are mourning the loss of your pet
  5. Let yourself cry, whenever the need arises
  6. Reach out to receive support from understanding and empathetic friends or family members
  7. Always stay in touch with your feelings
  8. Postpone an unnecessary personal changes; like moving, leaving a relationship, or changing jobs
  9. Cherish the fond memories you have of your pet and do your best to accept the difficult ones
Perhaps the most important piece of advice we can offer is this: don't rush to end your pet loss grief. And not only that, we think it's very important to take all the time you need to grieve before thinking about bringing a new pet into your home.

Looking for Help?

Please know that we're here to support you during this difficult time. In fact, to get the pet loss assistance you're looking for; you only need to go as far as your phone. Give us a call at 315-627-0119. Or send us an email. We promise to respond to your inquiries by providing the most up-to-date information to help you in coping with pet loss, in a most timely way.
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