One of the most difficult things that many people have to face is how to get over the death of a pet. Pets bless us with their mere presence and companionship throughout our lives. When pets die, it is a perfectly understandable thing to have to go through a grieving process. Some people just don’t understand that losing a pet is just like losing a member of your family. It is not unusual to feel overwhelmed with intense feelings. When a beloved pet dies, you have the right to take some time for yourself, to deal with the loss.
When you go through the death of a pet, know that you don’t need to face your loss alone. Many forms of support are at your disposal, which include pet bereavement counseling services, hotlines for support with pet loss as well as local or online groups for pet bereavement.
The Humane Society of the United States gives the following suggestions to help you cope with the death of a pet:
- Accept and acknowledge that you are grieving, and give yourself permission to express your grief.
- Feel free to reach out to other people who may sympathize with your situation. There are hundreds of support groups and resources out there that may be of help to you.
- Writing down your feelings can help to get them out of your system. Journaling and writing poetry for example can be a great outlet for you at this time.
- Preparing a memorial for your pet may help you cope with the loss in a tangible way.
Death of Pet Quotes
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France
“God’s finger touched him, and he slept” – Alfred, Lord Tennyson
“Don’t cry because it’s over, Smile because it happened.” – Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras
“Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.” – Terri Guillemets
“If there is a heaven, it’s certain our animals are to be there. Their lives become so interwoven with our own, it would take more than an archangel to detangle them.” – Pam Brown
“Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality.” – Emily Dickinson
Dealing with the death of a pet isn’t something you should have to endure alone. Reach out for love and support from those in your immediate circle and look forward to a brighter day.