Articles about pet grief (0-50 of 199)

  • Helping Your Child Cope With The Death Of Their Pet
    By: Alex Kelly | - Chances are your childs first experience of death will be the loss of the family pet. How can you help them to deal with this and prepare for the departure of their beloved friend?

    Firstly understand the bond that children have with animals. Most likely this will be the first relationship where they undoubtedly gave and received unconditional love, outside of parents, sibling etc. This will be the friend who was there for them when they had a bad day at school, when they got sent t ...

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  • Need Dog Dander Relief?---5 Reasons An Air Purifier Can Help
    By: Debbie Davis | - Dogs bring a lot of love to a home. And depending on the type of dog, they can also bring a lot of dander too. If you are sensitive to the protein in these dead flakes of skin, it can become increasingly difficult to enjoy your pet while suffering from miserable symptoms that respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergy can cause. Here are 5 great reasons why an air purifier is the best solution to the problem.

    A Safe Solution---An air cleaner whose only by-product is fresh cl ...

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  • Dog Dander Relief---5 Reasons To Use An Air Purifier For Dander Problems
    By: Debbie Davis | - Dogs bring a lot of love to a home. And depending on the type of dog, they can also bring a lot of dander too. If you are sensitive to the protein in these dead flakes of skin, it can become increasingly difficult to enjoy your pet while suffering from miserable symptoms that respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergy can cause. Here are 5 great reasons why an air purifier is the best solution to the problem.

    A Safe Solution---An air cleaner whose only by-product is fres ...

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  • Coping With The Loss Of A Pet
    By: Jeffrey Weber | - Many people consider their pet to be a close friend or a member of the family. For many pet owners their pet may be the only family they have. These pet owners know the incredible pain and sense of loss when their beloved pet passes. In this article we will discuss ways to cope with those feelings.

    It is important to acknowledge your feelings. In the time your pet was with you they became an integral and significant part of your life. Our pets provide us with so many things, a sense ...

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  • The Hard Choice Of Pet Euthanasia
    By: Jeffrey Weber | - Our pets are important to us. For many people pets are friends, companions and family members. A pet may be the only family some people have. We care for them, feed them, take care of their health and daily needs and in return we are rewarded with loyalty and unconditional love. Sadly, there are times when pets become seriously ill and tough decisions must be made on their behalf by the pet parent.

    When it comes to your pets health your veterinarian is the best judge of their physic ...

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  • Death With Dignity
    By: Pet Cremations | - Pet owners the world over realise the importance of their beloved companions. These loyal and devoted animals become a part of our family and when they die, we feel a degree of anguish and upset that non pet owners cannot understand. While the grief is not always as intense as it would be for a human member of the family, though even this is not always true, it is a very real and powerful emotion. Losing a pet is difficult and can take the owners a long time to get over.



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  • Five Ways To Deal With The Loss Of A Pet
    By: Alex Kelly | - Sadly we can't all live forever and there may come a time in our life when our beloved faithful pet leaves us behind, as much as it can be devastating and life changing we must try to move on and cope with the sad loss.

    Here are some ways to help you in coping with the loss of a pet.

    1) Remember the Good Times

    Do not focus on the negative factors but instead focus on the positives, the good times that you had with your pet. Think about the way your pet use ...

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  • Coping With The Loss Of A Pet
    By: Meredith Skristin | -
    Owning an animal used to be only thought-about when it had been required to carry out a purpose like ploughing fields, catching mice and rats or for hunting with. They were seen only as another possession and not something to be overly concerned about once it passed away. But all of that has now modified and owning an animal purely as a pet is way more commonplace and so to has their significance in our lives. We have a tendency to currently think about them as half of the family, to like ...

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  • Helping Children Deal With Pet Loss
    By: Meredith Skristin | -
    Grief is the traditional and natural reaction when a pet has died. Everyone, as well as children perceives loss differently. Grief could be a terribly personal and distinctive experience. One among the most troublesome tasks for grieving kids is to be told how to incorporate the death of a pet into their life and to work out how to travel on living without them.

    Irrespective of their age, kids can expertise shock, denial, confusion, disappointment, anger, blame, withdrawal, wi ...

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  • The Importance Of Pet Insurance Or An Alternative
    By: Mark Etinger | - It would be hard to underestimate the love some of us have for our pets. They are there for us because we are there for them and as a result they can become some of our most rewarding relationships. They remind us that it is incredibly important to care about things other than ourselves for a healthy emotional life. Not only that, they are a huge source of fun. Whether frolicking in the park with your beloved puppy or playing fun head games with your feline friend and a laser pointer, there are ...
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  • Choosing The Best Pet Insurance
    By: Cindy Miller | - Pets make a reliable and tender companion, however it ultimately depends on the care and attention provided by you as its owner. Your key duty towards your pet is to keep it fit, healthy and happy. Choosing the best pet insurance is the key for a happy go lucky pet and can help you in saving lot of money in the long run. We cannot ignore the fact that pets need veterinary care every year due to accidents and illness. Best pet insurance permits you and your veterinary doctor to make the best choi ...
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  • How To Remember Your Pet's Death Forever!
    By: Sachin Kumar Airan | - There are many different ways to remember your pet's death, however it is up to the pet owner as to which method would be best to implement. Each situation and loss is unique, so every individual must be deal with the loss of a pet in an entirely different manner. From cremation urns to poetry, the loss of a pet can be shared with as few or as many individuals as desired. The different ways to remember your pet are as follows;

    Urns

    Urns consist of different materials l ...

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  • Donna Yuritic, Animal Activist, Provides Relief For Grieving
    By: Niche Media USA | - Donna Yuritic, Animal Activist, Provides Relief for Grieving

    You know them as your pets, but to Donna Rae Yuriticordained animal chaplainour furry, feathered and scaled friends are more than something we own. They are our animal companions.

    The word animal comes from the Latin root which means soul, explains Yuritic, a professional tennis player, animal advocate and philanthropist. They are sentient bei ...

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  • Being Prepared For Your Pets Passing Makes Sense - This Will Enable You To Cope With Pet Loss
    By: Sachin Kumar Airan | - If you are a pet owner, you know all too well that pets simply do not live as long as humans do, which means sooner or later, you will have to make a decision that can leave you heartbroken. Many pets pass away in their sleep peacefully, but others are plagued with illnesses and or become so old they can no longer see or hear. These are more difficult because you have to make the decision of when it is time to have the pet put to sleep. Many times, it is a very loving thing to do, because you ar ...
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  • Pet Loss - Helping Your Child Get Through The Grief
    By: Sachin Kumar Airan | - It is always difficult to deal with the loss of a pet, but it can be even more devastating to a child. Children often find it hard to understand what happened to their pet, and older children who do understand are often distraught. When you have to help your child deal with this loss, it can be a bit more difficult for you. Not only do you need to help your child with this loss, but you also have to cope with it yourself. It is natural for your child to grieve. To help you give your child the he ...
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  • How To Cope With Grief Of Pet Loss - 5 Tips
    By: Sachin Kumar Airan | - For many people, a pet becomes part of the family. Since they are such a part of your life, losing a pet can be traumatic and painful. No doubt, your pet was always there for you, ready to greet you at the door and to love you unconditionally. More than likely, you devoted a large part of your time to your pet, taking your pet for walks, feeding your pet, and enjoying their unique personality. When this bond is broken, it can be very difficult to get over the loss. If you have lost a pet, here a ...
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  • Grieving The Loss Of A Pet - Coping With Grief And Loss
    By: Chris Mollo | - Grieving the loss of a pet is not an easy thing to do. When a beloved pet passes on, many people have trouble coping with grief and loss. This article will discuss four tips for coping with the death of ones pet.

    The loss of a pet is a traumatic event. Allowing yourself the proper time to grieve is very important.

    You may be experiencing extreme feelings of guilt over the loss of your pet. You may be questioning whether or not you did enough for your pet, or wonde ...

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  • Know What Factors Can Increase Your Pet Cremation Cost
    By: George Bang | - Loss of a family pet is a source of sadness. For many of us, pets are like our family members. They live with us; become our loyal friends, companion. But an unfortunate fact is that the life of a pet is far less than a human. Pet owner dont want their loving pets to go away from them, not even they want to think about what hey will do when their pets life come to an end. But when owners know that his companions end is approaching, they may start to think how they should take care of this ...
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  • Helping Your Child Cope With Pet Loss - 3 Tips To Help Children Ages 2-6
    By: Deborah A. | - For many people, a pet is considered to be an important member of the family. Losing a pet can, therefore, cause a substantial amount of grieving in a household. When there are children involved, special consideration should be made as this is often a child's initial exposure with death.

    In helping your child cope with pet loss, it is important to realize that everyone (including the parents) is going to be emotionally affected. You will need to convey to your children that it is o ...

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  • Helping Children Cope With Pet Loss - 3 Tips To Help Infants And Children Up To Three Years
    By: Deborah A. | - The subject of death and dying can be a very challenging topic for a parent to help a child understand. When a family pet dies, this is usually the first time a child has experienced death. Infants and children up to age three will probably not understand what the death of a pet means, but, can easily pick up the unease, stress, and emotions other family members are feeling.

    How a child sees others nearby handle a pet's death will have long term consequences of their view of death a ...

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  • Pet Loss And Grief - 4 Steps To Help Cope With Feelings Of Guilt
    By: Deborah A. | - When we have a pet, we naturally take on a deep sense of responsibility. Our pet depends on us for food, water, shelter, healthcare, and love. When we suffer a pet loss, the grief may seem overwhelming. One of the strongest emotions we can feel after a pet's death is guilt.

    Feeling guilt is a normal reaction to the grief we are going through after experiencing a pet loss. If you lost a pet through an accident, you may be thinking "if only I had..."

    Been keeping a clos ...

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  • Pet Loss And Bereavement - Should I Have A Funeral Or Memorial For My Pet?
    By: Deborah A. | - Most people feel strongly that their pets are as much a member of the family as the humans residing in the home. When a cherished pet dies, it can affect everyone in the household - it is normal to want to take time to confront and mourn the death, express your love, and say a final good-bye.

    In fact, records show that pets have been buried as far back as 2,000 years ago. National Geographic states that the oldest known pet cat was found in a 9,500 year old grave on the island of C ...

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  • Grieve Loss Of A Pet - Why Is It Important To Help A Senior Replace A Pet That Has Died?
    By: Deborah A. | - Most of us who have owned a pet know how much love and affection it can provide us. For a senior, the importance of having a pet can be invaluable. When a senior experiences grief from loss of a pet, it can have detrimental effects. If you can assist a senior in replacing their pet loss, he/she can derive great benefits.

    Many older adults have already suffered multiple losses in life - they may have begun to lose close friends and relatives, and started to experience health problems ...

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  • Loss Of Pet Dog - 5 Tips On Working Through Denial And Shock Of A Pet's Death
    By: Deborah A. | - Most people find that after having a dog join their life and household, they will develop a very strong and extraordinary bond with their pet. A dog loves you simply because you love them, will not judge you, does not hold it against you when reprimanded, and can become a remarkable companion. Because of this strong relationship, after experiencing the loss of a pet dog, the grief and anguish is heartfelt. An initial reaction to the death of a dog or other pet you have grown close to is usually ...
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  • Grieving A Lost Pet - When To Consider Euthanizing A Pet
    By: Deborah A. | - Many of us have had the pleasure of sharing companionship with a pet. Pets often provide more than just enjoyment for their owners - they also become family members. If able, some people are willing to incur great expense on trips to the veterinarian to lengthen their pets' lives, and some even buy pet health insurance. Due to the deep bond a person can feel towards their pet, determining whether it is time to consider euthanasia can be one of the hardest choices to make. Grieving a lost pet is ...
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  • Dealing With Loss Of Pet - 4 Steps To Helping A Senior Cope With Death Of A Pet
    By: Deborah A. | - As a person ages and begins to lose their support system of close friends and relatives, having the friendship of a pet can help make their life more worthwhile. Caring for and feeling the love of a pet may make it easier for a senior to cope with many facets of their life. The love of a valued pet can help an older adult better handle personal illness, provide a sense of purpose, and help fill the loneliness, particularly if the individual no longer works. Older adults can lead more robust and ...
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  • Coping With Death Of Pet - 4 Techniques To Help With Your Struggle
    By: Deborah A. | - When an individual you love and care for dies, it is natural to experience the emotions of sadness and heartache. You gratefully accept the support and sympathy that your family and friends give you. Unfortunately, you may find that the very people you thought you could count on are not as understanding when a pet dies and do not appreciate the grief you are going through. They may think it is unreasonable to get so wrapped up in the emotions, saying "it is just a pet." Coping with your pets' de ...
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  • Grieving A Pet Loss - 3 Tips To Assist You In The Grieving Process
    By: Deborah A. | - Losing a pet can be a heartbreaking experience. For those of us who share their life with a beloved pet, grieving a pet loss can be very agonizing. You may notice physical symptoms such as having a poor appetite, difficulty sleeping, or little energy.

    If you had a strong, emotional relationship with your pet, your feelings of hurt may startle you. For those who have deeply cared for their pet, the loss can seem every bit as overwhelming as the death of a human. When you consider tha ...

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  • Grieving The Death Of A Pet - 3 Ways To Deal With The Sadness
    By: Deborah A. | - Most of us have learned through life experiences about grieving the death of a pet. You probably have memories of growing up with a pet dog, cat, bird, hamster, snake, turtle, chameleon, or fish - maybe you even tried to breed some of these creatures. We can lose a pet due to old age, accident, or failing health. If you have ever had and loved a pet, you have felt and been through the grief that comes after the death of your loved companion.

    It can be difficult for others to unders ...

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  • Grief Counseling And Animals
    By: Chris Hanson | - Throughout life, there are many instances in which people are likely to experience intense feelings of grief. Dealing with the finality of death is an extremely difficult process, particularly when the departed is a loved friend or family member. Grief is also commonly experienced when a person loses another over a misunderstanding or like incident. However, emotions of grief are not only restricted to events involving death.

    People sometimes feel grief after the occurrence of an ...

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  • The Pros & Cons Of Burial In A Pet Cemetery
    By: Colleen Mihelich | - After losing a beloved pet, we inevitably have to deal with the practical and difficult matter of figuring out what to do with our pet's remains. Many choose a traditional pet burial, an ideal choice for creating a formal, outdoor place that you can visit to reflect fondly on the memories you shared with your pet.

    Some people choose to bury their pet in their backyard, but it is important to understand the process and requirements of backyard pet burial. Research the rules and regul ...

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  • Pet Loss: How To Overcome Guilt
    By: Rebecca Kimes | - You had no way of knowing that a cars backfiring would frighten your dog so badly hed jump the fence, get lost, wander on to a busy street and be tragically struck by a car and killed.

    Or that your cat would be caught and torn up by a pack of coyotes.

    Or that the hay you bought from a reputable dealer was laced with an unknown plant that poisoned your horse.

    As a responsible, caring and loving steward of your animal companions you always do your absolut ...

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  • Pet Vaccines - Are You Helping Your Pet Or Hurting It?
    By: Rebecca Kimes | - Every responsible pet caretaker wants to take the best possible care of their companion. This includes preventative care including a proper vaccination schedule.

    Once animals are given their core vaccines they are typically given a yearly booster. In the case of horses, a twice per year booster is usually recommended.

    Have you ever wondered why people get vaccinated only as children for most diseases, yet animals need to be revaccinated every year, sometimes twice a y ...

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  • Cope With Pet Loss With These 5 Easy Tips
    By: Rebecca Kimes | - The death of your companion animal could be one of the most significant losses in your life. This loss will be accompanied by grief and the physical manifestations associated with it such as crying, fatigue, depression, loss of appetite, apathy, sleeplessness or oversleeping, anger, guilt and even anxiety.

    Its important to know that everything you are going through is a natural process. However there are steps, tools, and processes you can take advantage of that will make the gri ...

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  • Must Know Resources For Pet Lovers
    By: Tristan Andrews | - When you search for pet resources you can find publications and directories. These sources will guide you in locating anything you need to find for your pet. This includes missing pet respond teams and pet sitting services.

    Whatever you need for your pet, such as pet artists, waste removal and pet cremation services, including finding a pet friendly partner can be located by looking online. Products like pet memorials, costumes, clothes, gifts, furniture, supplies for hunting dog ...

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  • How To Cope With The Death Of A Pet
    By: pataboom | - Dealing with the death of a pet can be incredibly tough. Many domesticated animals can live for over a decade and during that time become an important part of the family. Equally, you become part of your animals pack and they probably show you a lot of love and affection in return for the care you give them.
    Whenever we get a new pet, we are aware that the chances are that we will outlive it. However, for most people that doesnt make the loss any less difficult. Losing a p ...

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  • Coping With The Loss Of A Pet
    By: Tristan Andrews | - I run an online pet memorial web site and as you can imagine I come into contact with many people who have lost a much loved pet or animal companion.

    Looking through the memorial web sites that pet owners create when a beloved pet passes away has shown my that there are a number of ways that people come to cope with the loss of a pet.

    Some people seem to be unsure or even embarrassed about the depth of grief and loss that they feel when a close pet dies. In the ba ...

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  • Retail Stores Should Stock Pet Greeting Cards
    By: Pat Boardman | - Despite the general chaos in the economy there are still plenty of people with spending money and they still love to shop. The trend is for smaller ticket items; the shopping procedure is carried out by force of habit as usual but people would rather not spend a whole lot at once. Its a perfect atmosphere for stores to move artistic gifts that are cute and amusing. The satisfaction of finding something good at a low price appeals to shoppers who can surprise a friend or relative with a g ...
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  • Grief And Loss Overview
    By: Maurice Turmel PhD | - Grief and Loss Overview
    by Maurice Turmel PhD

    An overview of grief and loss shows us that this is a broad category of life experience. We usually associate it with death and dying, but it can include losing your employment and broken relationships as additional categories that generate the grief experience. Grief and loss comes in a multiplicity of dimensions that affect our daily lives.

    Losing a loved one is what we typically associate with grief and loss. But lo ...

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  • How To Comfort Your Child Over Loss Of Pet
    By: Chad Wiley | - The death of a pet is usually the first experience that a child has with death. With the way that society is today, children usually form an even tighter bond with their pet and thus their passing will have a great impact upon them. To them, the death of a pet is like losing a best friend. Of course, this is why it is so difficult to explain a pet's death to your child. With this in mind, here are some tips that will help you help your child work through their grief whenever they do lose a pet: ...
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  • Helping Someone Who Is Grieving The Loss Of A Pet
    By: Chad Wiley | - The majority of pet owners enjoy rich, loving relationships with their pets, and often times a pet is considered to be a member of the family, just as much a part of the household as a daughter or son. For a single man or woman, or a couple without children, a pet can even take the place of a child, and thus be just as near and dear to the owner's heart as an actual child might be, or even more so.

    This being the case, the loss of a pet can be very difficult, and even heartbreaki ...

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  • The Painful Grief From Losing A Pet
    By: Chad Wiley | - Pets provide some of the best times for a family. They provide a friend to play with, a companion to spend time with and can often complete the modern family structure. There comes a time however, when a beloved family pet passes on.

    The painful grief from losing a pet is often overlooked. In many cases, a lost pet was as much a part of the family as their human counterparts. It is for this reason that the loss of a family pet can often result in grief that is very real and very p ...

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  • Helping Your Child Cope With The Loss Of His Dog
    By: Chad Wiley | - It is very hard as a parent to have your child experience and cope with a loss. Often, a child's first experience with death happens to be the passing of a pet. If your family dog has gotten old or sick and you know you must have your pet down, it is best to be as gently honest with your child as possible. Their understanding of death is at this point very minimal so making sure they fully understand is the best thing for them. Help your child not to be afraid of this loss, but to instead, heal ...
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  • Life After The Loss Of Your Pet
    By: Chad Wiley | - Losing your pet can be a severely painful and difficult experience, one that people who have never had pets might not understand. Their thoughts of, "It's just a pet," or "Why don't you just get another one?" only add insult to the injury. Each animal is unique and full of character. Besides, animals make loving and loyal companions, whose presence is a blessing in their owner's lives. Losing them is like losing a good friend its something you never want to deal with.

    But because ...

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  • Pet Cremation Jewelry Is A Wonderful Way To Remember Your Pet
    By: RajeshT | - There are resources plentiful for what to do when you lose a loved one and what exactly the typical grief process is. However, there are very few resources on how to deal with the loss of a pet. Losing a pet for many is often as tragic as losing a member of the family because for many of us, our pets are members of our family. At Jewelry Keepsakes, we are all pet lovers as well as pet owners and we understand the immense amount of grief you feel when having lost a pet. There are many factors ...
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  • How To Cope With Uncaring Friends After Pet Loss
    By: Gary Kurz | - For people who love and keep pets, one of the most traumatic moments they will ever experience is bidding farewell to their furry of feathered best friend. Most pet people imagine that they could not feel any worse than they do during this terrible experience. Unfortunately, often we can, and for the most ironic of reasons.

    At a time when we are at our lowest and sorely in need of comforting from a friend or relative, instead, too frequently we find callousness or indifference. ...

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  • Saying Goodbye When Losing A Pet
    By: Dalvin Rumsey | - Pet loss is always a difficult situation that no one wants to have to go through. When you loose such a dear friend as your pet, you could donate to an animal organization in his name. This would be a very nice way to pay tribute to the memory of your dog, for instance. Thus, you will be helping to save the life of another one.

    There are many ways to give to the shelters and animal groups. They may either print the name of the deceased dog in their newsletter or may compile name ...

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  • Dealing With Grief Over A Departed Pet
    By: Anthony | - The loss of a beloved pet can be as devastating as losing a family member. Afterall, pets can even be more lovingly unconditional than people. If only the amount of love showered on our pets can be equal to the amount of years added to its life, our pets would live as long as we want them too. But as everything else that has a beginning, so too, do they have an ending. Indeed the paradox of loss is at constant play with life: we are certain that everything ends but we are uncertain when i ...
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  • Good Grief! Helping You Grieve The Loss Of A Pet
    By: Danny Presswood | - We bought our daughter Julie a St. Bernard five years ago. Each evening Mackie climbed up on my lap to take a nap (even after she was full grown)! A couple years later Mackie died of a kidney disease. We buried her under her favorite tree, made a marker, and thanked God for the wonderful gift of Mackie. But each of us experienced grief and pain over the loss of our beloved dog. This article will give you several guidelines to help you experience good grief as you suffer the loss of your pe ...
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  • Fitting Memorial For Your Pet
    By: Scott Miller | - To many loving pet owners losing a pet is like losing a member of the family. Many pets are loyal friends and companions and offer their owners unconditional love and comfort that is almost impossible to get from a human. Grieving for the loss of a friend or family member is expected and understood and yet many feel that they are not allowed to mourn when their pet passes on. Often they fear being ridiculed or mocked if they allow their distress to be visible and yet they can be closer to their ...
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