Coping with the loss of a pet
Losing a pet is a heartbreaking experience. Here at Pets R.I.P we understand this difficult time and have put together some information to help in this time of need. Trying to understand my feelings after a loyal companion passes away… Every pet owner will be affected by the loss of their beloved pet and cope with grief differently. Pets play a significant part in the lives of their owners, sharing both our joys and our sorrows. Pets can be an important source of great emotional support through both bad times and good. Any pet owner who has experienced a period of grief, hardship or despair will understand how comforting the emotional bond between owner and pet can be. Therefore the loss of a loved pet can be quite evident on an owner, evoking the strongest of human emotions: grief. It is important to understand that feelings of grief, devastation and confusion are quite normal and acceptable following the loss of a pet . The individual’s ability to handle, understand and