If you have a pet that has recently passed away, you've surely realized how close a person can grow to their pet. You may have become frustrated, exasperated, or annoyed by your pet many times in the past. But when something like the loss of your pet companion occurs, you realize what you really had: a great, loyal pet. So this event can occasionally bring on a bit of depression in someone who was very attached to their pet. There are many ways you can deal with this grief.
The first and most obvious way to deal with the loss of a pet is to buy a new one to take its place. This can seem like an insensitive thing to do, but ask yourself if you have any obligation to your previous pet. You shouldn't avoid getting a new pet just because you liked your old one a lot. Having a new one to pay attention to and cherish can be the perfect thing to keep your mind off of your recent loss.
If you would rather spend your time honoring the loss of your previous pet, you can make an effort to create some sort of memorial. These usually involve some sort of crafty project, which you can place at the area you buried your pet. Usually the ideas are better if they come straight from you, but here are a few to get you started: create a collage of your favorite pictures of the pet, and hang it up on your wall where you can see it every day. Make a nice grave marker to put over the burial place in your yard. Paint a picture to commemorate the good times you spent with your pet companion. These are just a few of the many ideas you can use to cope with the loss of your pet.
Losing a pet is like losing a family member; it is very hard to deal with especially if they have been a part of your life for a long time. There are no real set ways to deal with this loss. Losing your pet it is heart wrenching, sad, depressing and deeply hurtful. It takes a long time to mourn. Everyone needs to find their own way to cope with these feelings.
As a child losing a pet is the hardest thing that they can go through other than losing a close family member or friend. Most have been growing up with their pet and have close bonds. They are true companions, and best friends. They have shared a lot of fun together and made great memories.
I am a 17-year-old boy and I recently lost my dog Tucker who was 20 years old. He had been around my whole life and the thought that he might someday die never really crossed my mind. We shared so many great times together, swimming in the pool, going for rides, playing with his toys and cuddling. He was also my sounding board, he listened but never judged me.
He had been sick for a few months because of the complications of old age. But still doing well enough. He was a fighter and wasn't ready to leave us. However, one day he became very sick and he couldn't eat. That went into two days; he looked so sad and sick. We had to put him down it was one of the hardest things I could bare. I stayed in the room with him and so did my brother and father. Our mother was very close to Tucker and she could not stand to be there. All our hearts were breaking.
The way I dealt with the pain was I took a long drive and reflected on the good times that I had with him. After the drive I came home and went up to my room and stared at the ceiling, I just wanted t to be alone and think. A lot of things changed after his passing, it just wasn't the same, and it never will be.
With the support of my friends and family they helped me to realize that he is in a better place and I will see him when it is my time. Just the other day I thought I saw him lying on my mother's bed and I went in to pat him. This is going to be a long hard journey, but each day it gets a little easier. And I will always have our memories.
My suggestion for people to help deal with the loss of their pet would be to listen to calming music and reflect on the good times that they had with their pet and think of special moments you shared together. Another way could be to get a new pet. Some people feel that they need to fill the void left and it gives them something else to start loving and take their mind off of their beloved pet. For me that was not an option. Another good way is to find a close friend or a relative that you have known for a while and just talk to them because they will be there to comfort you. And they can share in your stories and memories. Creating a memorial is another way to help remember your pet.
Written by: Nick Dawkins http://www.mypet-memorial.net
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