Interesting Pet Loss website

I was searching for articles about dealing with your dog's death for a friend tonight. Her dog of 14 years passed away today and she needed some comfort. I came across this website that had some helpful resources. I think it has some very good tips on how to cope.

I've gone though losing a dog three times in my life. Each situation was different and none was easy. When my last dog, Sierra, passed away, she was almost 14 years old. Even though I knew she was getting old and was having health problems, it still was not easy when she died. I was very fortunate in that she died at home in her own way. I didn't have to make a decision on euthanasia.

I'm glad to see more resources become available for how to deal with grief after losing a pet. It's very much the same as when a human dies. We feel the same emotions.

Here's the link if anyone is interested. There were some interesting handouts that can be printed out.
http://www.pet-loss.net/

 

That would be useful.
It is never easy to see your beloved pet friend dies and losing them require some time to finally feel okay. I had lost several fur friends and I know how hurtful it can be.

 

I really like some of the tips given.

I especially can relate to the question of "am I crazy to care so much?" For non-pet/animals lovers, it can seem insane for someone to be so torn up and upset when a pet dies, and it's not uncommon for them to make comments as such. Really, though, they become a part of the family, though, and the loss hurts, especially when you've been together for years and years.

 

Thanks for that link Melody.I found no.6 the hard one for me. I've had 2 dogs euthanaised and both times I decided not to witness it. I would find too many tears all at once. I found it interesting in the link that you could try to get the vet to administer the injection to the pet in your car. Now that would be a better option to some degree rather than struggling inside with a seriously ill animal.