When we have lost a beloved pet, the grief of the loss makes it almost impossible for us to see anything else. All the good times we spent with our pet as well as the other blessings we have in our lives, seem to fade into the background, while the … [Read more...]
Pets as family: the animal – human bond
I was just thinking about the term "pet owner" - do you think of yourself as the "owner" of a pet? If you are anything like me, you probably think of yourself more as a relative, friend, companion, and caretaker of your pet or animal companion. Pets … [Read more...]
Invitation to the Pinterest Pet Memorial Board
Remembering and Celebrating Our Pets On Pinterest Have you lost a beloved pet? Let’s connect on Pinterest to remember and celebrate our pets. Pinterest Pet Memorial Board I have created the Pet Memorial Board on www.pinterest.com/healingpetloss. … [Read more...]
One of the main benefits of meditation after pet loss
Are you having trouble sleeping after the death of a pet? If so, you are not alone. The overwhelming feelings of grief after the loss of your pet can be difficult to handle. Many of us are so busy during the day, that while we experience waves of … [Read more...]
Dealing with guilt after pet loss
After the death of a pet, one of the most common - and also most painful - feelings is guilt. When a beloved pet dies, it is so easy to get overwhelmed by guilt and regrets. There are so many things we wish we had done differently, and We feel … [Read more...]
Quotes on the loss of a loved one
"Master, what is the best way to meet the loss of one we love?" "By knowing that when we truly love, it is never lost. It is only after death that the depth of the bond is truly felt and our loved one becomes more a part of us than was … [Read more...]
Using Pinterest to cope with the death of a pet
Click to see larger image When we are grieving the loss of a pet, there are many ways in which we can express our feelings as well as share our stories and our love for the pet we have lost. Some of the known ways are writing, drawing or … [Read more...]
“My pet just died – should I get another pet right away?”
A question many pet owners ask after pet loss is how soon they should get another pet? The answer is individual and varies from person to person, but generally it is not a good idea to get a new pet right after the death of a pet. There are several … [Read more...]
Finding your path after pet loss
After pet loss, when you are grieving the death of your beloved animal companion, you might feel an emptiness, helplessness and lack of meaning in your life. And you wonder how to move on - or even what to do with your life. Before, your pet was so … [Read more...]