Grieving the Loss of your Pet
Are you suffering from a devistating loss that is so great, you think no one else can possibly understand? First, let us say we do understand as we have loved and lost our faithful pets as well.
The loss of an animal can be so great, because they depended on you and don't understand what is happening to them. Now they're gone and your grief may take quite a while to work through, for many reasons. Such as simply missing the day to day time when you were together. Give yourself time. It may take weeks, months, or longer to fully complete the grieving process.
Grief comes and goes in stages.
When your pet dies you may have strong feeling about it's death, initially you may experience feeling of shock, which include numbness, like your pet's death didn't really happen. This first stage is called: Denial. Denial is a normal part of the grieving process.
As you grieve, you may also feel very intense feelings of anger. Anger is the second stage and you may become angry with anyone involved in the loss of your pet, as well as those around you, at work or home. The third stage is: Guilt. Guilt may spark feeling of self doubt. Doubt about the care you were able to give your pet, the time you spent with him or times you didn't have the time to give him the attention he craved. You may feel deeply sad and depressed for a long time.
Intense grief over the loss of a pet is a natura and normal process. Don't let anyone tell you that it's silly, crazy, or overly sentimental to grieve. In time you will get to the final stage, which is acceptance. Consider a new dog or cat, maybe one that doesn't resemble the lost pet. Start a new loving adventure!
Pets To Rest offers so many different urns to
choose from. If you want to create a lasting memorial
to your pet, Pets To Rest can help you find an urn that's
right for you. Give them a call today at 800-757-3488
or send an email to pets@petstorest.com for more information.
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