A child’s best friend is often their pet, and losing that pet is a heartbreaking experience for them. Death is very upsetting and confusing for children, and the loss of a pet is often their first encounter with it. Although...
The passing of our family pet is probably the most confusing condition for our children. They may never have experienced death before and they look to the adults for guidance, explanation and love. This is the most vulnerable situation that...
Attending a support group for the loss of a pet can be the most beneficial gift that you give to yourself. While friends, family and neighbors may empathize with what you are going through, only those that are in the...
Each loss in our lives is uniquely different. Whether a relative, child or significant other, the pain that we feel in the loss of a pet enters areas that involve a shared bond like no other. Our beloved furred companions...
Tears of grief and anguish at the loss of a pet go beyond the moments of a dog funeral or pet memorial. The extreme emotions that we feel when our beloved furred family member passes surpasses description and enters shock...
When you and your family suffers the loss of a pet, your world is turned upside down. There is a gamut of emotions that are experienced and as you try to get through and process your grief, you will find...
This is a guest post from our friends at TheDogTrainingSecret.com. We highly recommend checking out their website if you need any guidance on training your puppy. Chet and his team have 20+ years of dog training experience and have produced a...
Grief and sorrow may be part of the human condition, but there are actual changes to our brain that occurs during these times. For many, the loss of a pet can cause them to spiral into longer term...
No matter how many people make comments of empathy for your loss of a pet, there are two words that seem to be personal to each of us that have had this experience: “despair and anguish”. We try to rationalize,...
