The death of a beloved animal companion can be devastating
"As many pet parents unfortunately
already know, losing a companion animal is devastating. And yet, we don’t
receive the kind of emotional support from some in our community like we might
expect if we had lost a human family member – especially from those who have
never shared a special bond with a companion animal. Losing a companion animal
is losing a member of your family."
Healthy
Pet Net e-newsletter, May 2007
Dealing with Grief
Losing a companion animal is devastating. And yet, many pet parents don’t receive the kind of emotional support they might expect if they had lost a human family member. Failing to show such a depth of compassion is common for those who have never shared a special bond with a companion animal. These people might say to themselves, “What’s the big deal … it was just a pet.” What they don’t understand is a very simple truth … losing a companion animal is losing a member of your family. More... <http://blog.trilogyonline.com/post/2009/09/10/Dealing-with-grief.aspx?realname=40018017>
In Memorium
Design Your Rainbows Bridge Sympathy Card
If you have any doubts about
how people feel about their pets,
read these
touching memorials to pets:
My dog Joy left yesterday night and moved to "Dogs' Heaven."
Angel View Pet Cemetery - WCVB (channel 5) Video on pet funerals
MORE:
EONS at http://www.eons.com/ has a new group called “Rainbow Bridge.: Here is there announcement :
Rainbow Bridge -
For those who are grieving for their lost pets. I will cry with you and I will laugh with you. Let me help you in your time of need. If you need to talk just click and send a message....
The Pet Loss
Grief Support Site
Dealing with the grief of losing a pet
Group aids with grief over losing pet (California)
http://www.kimbergorall.com/spike.htm
When beloved pets die, it's hard to let go
Memorial services can help pet owners find closure
Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family
Napping on a Sunbeam - Tributes to Cats in the Hereafter
Virtual Pet Cemetary, a virtual memorial home for your departed pet
The Rainbow Bridge,
a beautiful poem about pets who have passed on
[and check out this new book,
Notes from Rainbow
Bridge]
Look not where I was
911 version of The Rainbow Bridge
(very touching)
For I am not there
My spirit is free
I am everywhere
In the air that you breathe
In the sounds that you hear
Don't cry for me Mom
My spirit is near
I'll watch for you
From the other side
I'll be the one running
New friends by my side
Smile at my memory
Remember in your heart
This isn't the end
It's a brand new start
By: Carol Kufner
Version of Rainbow Bridge poem SPECIFICALLY FOR RESCUES & THEIR RESCUERS
Dealing
with Pet Loss - What to Do, and Not Do
Grieving the loss of a cat is not easy
Resources for people mourning a pet:
The
Animal Love And Loss Network (ALLN)
My pet loss
www.ALLN.org
In the Ft Lauderdale area, contact The Franciscans for grief counseling for loss of pets.
"It can be so painful to lose a pet. Sometimes it feels as if we may never recover from such a loss. It can also be hard to open our hearts to another animal, knowing that we could get our hearts broken once more. I was reminded though that even when it seems as if you could never open your heart to another dog, there are still so many dogs that need your help out there. And quite possibly you may need them as well." -- Dr. Jon at www.petplace.com
Interactive Bereavement Support Group-For Pet Loss, first Tuesday of every month, 7100 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33024.
Pets are souls too! Come and heal from your loss by attending our support group.
Pets are family members and it is a great loss when we our loved one transition.
This is an interactive support group.Call for your seat reservation at 954-303-8533 or e-mail lizzie2angels@yahoo.com
Suggest love donation $5.00 for written supplies. We are a non-profit organization.
The Power of a Dog," by Rudyard Kipling
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