Category Archives: Pet Loss

Profound Grief Over the Loss of a Pet

In a recent study done at the University of Hawaii, 106 people were surveyed about their pets and losing them. Fifty-two percent of the people that were surveyed lost their pets to old age while another thirty-eight lost their pet to euthanasia. Many people claimed that the death of their pet was significant enough that [...]
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Loss of a Pet Cat: Thank You for Letting Me be Your Person

Any cat lover knows that they don’t choose the cat; they choose you and crawl into your heart for a lifetime. Your pet cat was such an important part of your life and now it is gone. Recognize what a gift it has been to have had that time together. Remember how it all started [...]
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In Memory Of… Daisy My Pet, My Best Friend

Death as we all know is a fact of life. Grief over the loss of a loved one is expected. When that loved one is a pet the grief often is misunderstood and unsupported. A lot of folks even those with pets of their own sometimes do not get that we lost a part of [...]
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Dealing with pet loss firsthand

For many elderly people, the loss of a pet can be very traumatic as their pet is often their only companion left in life.  The same is true of Edward, who faced life without his pet and learned to find closure by seeking out an inspirational urn that carried the spirit of his poodle into [...]
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Childhood pet loss, finding closure for children

When Betsy was ten years old her very first dog passed away of a chronic condition in its hind legs.  The death was preceded by severe pain in the old Dachshund for three weeks.  Although it was the dog’s time, his sudden illness gave the ten year old little time to prepare and did not [...]
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Pet Loss – Helpful Tips to Get You Through the Pain

When you lose a pet, often it’s just like losing family. You have history with your pet, and it’s tough to say goodbye. As you try to cope with grief, you can use many outlets. If you are wondering how you can get through the pain, here are some helpful tips that may help you [...]
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