My mission on PetDevotion.org is to honor the bond and devotion you and your companion animal have for each other, and to make it as healthy, happy and loving as possible.
Unfortunately, one of the most painful parts of that devotion is losing an animal friend. I have experienced this loss personally, and have also known many other people who have grieved deeply over their companion animals. Often, this grief is not validated or recognized in the same way human grief is. Think lines like: “You can always get another one” or “you need to move on” or “get over it” or “I can’t believe she is still crying over her pet who died!”
These reactions minimize your grief and do not aid in healing.
For these reasons and others, pet loss and grief is one of the topics here.
Please explore the videos and handouts I share from various sources, and look for individual pet loss support features here.
In the meantime, please feel free to email me and subscribe to my mailing list to stay in touch.
Take care of yourself, now and always,
Sarah