This article is part 1 in the article series "Coping with a missing pet". You can also read part 2, part 3, and part 4. When a beloved pet goes missing, the uncertainty and the fear of what may have happened can be devastating. Not only can your … [Read more...]
Pet loss: When you are still suffering years after the death of your pet
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Several people have contacted me because they are struggling with long-term grief after pet loss. They feel they are stuck in pain, guilt, and sadness after the loss of their beloved pet. Many can see no way out and feel that they will never get over … [Read more...]
Grieving The Loss Of A Pet During The Holidays: Suggestions For Coping
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Christmas is traditionally a time for celebrating, but if you have recently lost a beloved animal companion, then you might find it hard to feel joyful and take part in celebrations. It is especially when the holiday preparations finally give … [Read more...]
Healing Pet Loss: A Thanksgiving message
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Listen to a Thanksgiving message from Marianne Soucy by clicking below: Thanksgiving & Pet Loss This Thanksgiving, I suggest you take a little time to reflect on the life you shared with your pet and give thanks for all the love your pet gave … [Read more...]
Getting A New Pet After Pet Loss
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If you have lost a beloved pet, one question you might have sooner or later is whether to get a new pet or not - and when the right time for getting a new pet will be. There are several things to take into consideration when deciding upon a new pet, … [Read more...]
Pets as family: the animal – human bond
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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...]
Quotes on the loss of a loved one
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"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...]
It’s not about the grief, it’s about the love
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"What do you mean by that?", you are probably thinking. After pet loss, of course there is grief. Heartbreaking, painful feelings of grief. And yes, I do agree with the importance of acknowledging the grief. I know grief - I have experienced grief … [Read more...]
When people around you don’t understand the depth of your grief after pet loss
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One of the things that can prolong the grief after the death of a pet is the lack of understanding you may encounter from people around you. After the loss of a human family member you can usually get sympathy, understanding and support from the … [Read more...]
