PET LOSS
Through death, loss or surrender...
The death or loss of pets affects people all over the world. It is an obvious and heartbreaking loss.
Pet loss can occur in many ways, including pets that run away or are surrendered
due to financial reasons or rehoming.
Given the dimension of the problem, you'd think that there would be a tremendous number of resources available for those who have lost a beloved pet. But no....
Compounding the problem...
Friends - even family - often do not understand or accept the intensity of the grief we feel when our furry family member dies or is gone. This sad fact makes many pet grievers isolate
from human contact for fear that
they will be judged:
"Don't feel bad, it was only a dog." (cat, horse...)
"Don't feel bad, you can always get another one."
Nothing wrong with you...
Comments like these imply that there is something wrong with you for feeling sad or lost. It can also minimize the loving relationship you had
with your pet by using the word "only",
which can land like a dagger in your heart.