When a child loses a pet – a true story
The following took place a few weeks during one summer years ago when I was about 12 years old, but what happened has had such a deep impact on me and my life, that I finally decided to share it … Continued
One thing I have learned
Losing an animal companion that you love doesn’t just leave you with a broken heart and a huge hole inside, it can also teach you painful and valuable lessons. The one lesson I’m thinking about right now is to be … Continued
Euthanizing a pet
If you have had to make the decision to euthanize your pet, it’s possible that you one moment feel that you did what was best for your pet, but that you the next moment feel torn apart by guilt and … Continued
Christmas without your pet
If your beloved pet has recently died, then the upcoming Christmas won’t be joyful for you, and you will feel the emptiness after the loss of your pet even more. Christmas is, for many people, a time for joyful celebration … Continued
Coping with guilt after pet loss
If you feel torn apart by guilt after the death of your pet, you’re not alone. It’s very common to have strong feelings of guilt after the loss of your beloved pet. The overwhelming feelings of guilt often come in … Continued