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
Category Archives: Pet Loss
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
Listening to the stories that draw a portrait of the pet is one of the joys of my profession. Often the family tells of little behaviors of the pet but today’s story is about a playful wardrobe worn by this … 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
Pets do grieve. Last week I had a unique and undeniable experience with pet grief. From the moment I entered the home to receive the deceased pet, the companion pet nuzzled me, not in a threatening “this is my territory” … Continue reading