Pets often grieve the loss of their “siblings,” their humans, and their homes in a similar way that humans would grieve such a loss. You may see your pet being more withdrawn, acting depressed or hiding more. Sometimes, particularly with … Continue reading
Category Archives: grief
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that’s important to you. You may feel a variety of emotions, like sadness or loneliness, or find yourself in a place you can’t quite describe and I often refer to … Continue reading
When something you have done causes your pet’s accidental death, your emotions can overtake you. The “Blame Game” becomes your focus and can turn inward in an unhealthy way. This stress can be particularly painful to deal with and can … Continue reading
Losing someone you love or care deeply about is very painful. You may experience all kinds of difficult emotions and it may feel like the pain and sadness you’re experiencing will never end. These are normal reactions to a significant … Continue reading
The coming holidays can be a minefield of emotions when you are grieving. The little routines you used to share with your pet to mark the change of seasons or just your habit of buying a gift or two for … Continue reading
Children are inquisitive by nature and learn about life by asking questions. When they ask questions about a death, it’s usually a sign that they’re curious about something they don’t understand. As an adult, a couple of the most important … Continue reading
Often in conversations with families we talk about saying goodbye to their pet. These “rites of passing” could loosely be equated to a human funeral rite where people gather to remember the life lived and bequeath their loved one on … Continue reading
Recently I learned the term “rainbow baby” from an acquaintance who had just suffered the loss of a miscarriage and is hoping to experience the joy of another child–her “rainbow baby” that brightens life after the terrible storm of the … Continue reading
The unexpected death of a family pet is a very difficult situation–one that I frequently experience with families. However, sometimes when you can see the entire picture, a tender love can bring comfort to the family. This is one of … Continue reading