For many people a pet is not ‘just‘ a dog or a cat but a beloved companion and member of the family and so when they die, it is not uncommon to experience an intense sense of grief and loss. If you are struggling to come to terms with the loss of an animal you may find it helpful to know that you are not alone with your grief.
Written with compassion and understanding, Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet is a book written by Moira Anderson Allen M.Ed. that is full of information and guidance on every aspect of pet loss and grief including:
- Understanding the feelings you’re going through — and find ways to ease the pain
- “Saying good-bye” with memorials, tributes and other coping strategies
- Helping your children and other family members deal with their grief
- Dealing with people who “just don’t understand”
- Helping surviving pets cope with the loss of a missing companion
- Comeing to terms with the guilt we so often feel when a pet dies
- Handling the agonizing decision of euthanasia
- Choosing the best and most comforting “final resting place” for your pet
- How and when to bring a new companion into your home (how soon is too soon?)
- Improving your chances of recovering a lost or stolen pet
- Helping a friend cope with loss
You may also find The Ralph Site a useful resource. There are quotes and poems, lots of useful advice and an opportunity to add a memorial to your pet on the site.
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