The loss of a beloved pet is a heartbreaking experience that can be difficult to cope with, because you lose the one who loved you unconditionally and who was always there for you. Your pet was a companion with whom you shared much love and many fond … [Read more...]
(Q & A) How can I forgive myself and move on when I was not there when my dog died?
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This is an article in the Healing Pet Loss Question and Answer Series. A woman recently approached me, devastated by the loss of her beloved dog that had been part of her life for the past 12 years. A big family vacation had been planned for over a … [Read more...]
The first New Year after pet loss
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If you are struggling with grief after pet loss as New Year is approaching, this article will provide you with some insights and suggestions for entering the new year with more peace of mind and while honoring your beloved pet as well as … [Read more...]
When life feels unfair – insights from an angel cat on pet loss
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Losing a beloved animal companion is a heartbreaking experience, but if you lose your animal friend in a way that leaves you wondering why it happened and how life can be so unfair, then the pain of the loss can be even greater. One such example is a … [Read more...]
Offering spiritual help to an animal in need
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As animal lovers we want to help every animal in need that shows up in our lives, but sadly, we are not always able to. This can be difficult to get to terms with when we see an animal that desperately needs help and we are willing, but unable to do … [Read more...]
Kia’s insights on letting go of guilt after pet loss
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After losing a beloved pet, guilt is one of the emotions that can be particularly difficult to deal with. It often comes in waves, and even when you feel you have let go and forgiven yourself for the death of your pet, then suddenly something happens … [Read more...]
Dealing with anger – insights and healing from a power animal
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Anger is a powerful emotion, and one that many people find it difficult to control or handle. Many situations in life can trigger anger: being upset with the way your pet died, or even being angry with your pet for leaving you, or being angry with … [Read more...]
Pet Loss: Letting go is not what you think
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The question of how to, when to, or even if we should - let go - will naturally come up in connection with a missing pet, a dying pet, and after the death of a pet. The following is a message from my angel cat Kia, as I was talking to her about my … [Read more...]
Animals as teachers: Lessons of gratitude from a beloved pet
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As a caring pet owner, you will have experienced the close bond that is formed between you and your animal companion. You will have experienced your pet's lessons of unconditional love non-judgment living in the present moment But your pet's … [Read more...]
