How To Deal With The Grief Of Losing A Pet. Losing a pet is a subject most pet owners never want to think about, but unfortunately must deal with at some point. Here are 10 tips to help you through the grief….
I personally had to deal with the loss of two dogs, both more than six years ago. What’s important is that you face your feelings and address your guilt. Many grieving dog owners report feeling as if their emotions go up and down, making them wonder whether they will ever get over the loss.
Don’t hide your feelings, let them rage.
Many grieving dog owners report feeling as if their emotions go up and down, making them wonder whether they will ever get over the loss. I am here to tell you to let this happen. If you don’t know anyone, you can look at online message boards and pet loss support groups. You might also decide to memoralise your pet by, say, putting their ashes in an urn, making a photo album or journalling.