Dealing With The Grief Of Losing A Pet



Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2009

by Pat Lemmons
http://www.kittystoreonline.com

The loss of a Precious Pet can be almost as devastating as the loss of a family member. Of course, we come to accept them as our children. It can be one of the most difficult times in your life. Getting past the grief is different for each individual.

My husband and I grieved for the better part of two years after the loss of our Beagle Sam, at the age of nine years. He was just like a child to us. We had his lifetime companion, Mandy, also a Beagle who lived to be almost 12 years old. She was in poor health for the better part of 4 years and each day was like a blessing to us. The day we lost her 6 months ago filled us with a terrible sadness.

A large part of the population have turned to cremation as a way of preserving the love they have lost. The Humane Society in most regions offers that service to pet owners at a reasonable price and you only need to call them before bringing in the deceased pet. If your pet passes away in your veterinarians office, they can also take care of this for you through a local crematorium, which is what our veterinarian did for us when Sam's time came. We were traveling with Mandy when she became ill. An out of town veterinarian arranged for her cremation and return to our home.

We bought memorial chests for both their ashes & they sit on our mantle, with their picture on each one. It's a sad, sad thing to lose them but keeping them close will help us always remember the love and companionship they gave us.

We have made the Memory Chests available on our web site at below retail price. For customary burial, we also offer gravestone markers as memorials to a lost beloved pet.

On our web site, I have placed a link to Dr. Diane Pomerance who has written extensively about dealing with the grief of losing a pet. Her site offers a wide range of messages for this difficult time. Please visit her site for comfort when you are in need

Pat Lemmons (aka Miss Kitty) is a 66 year old, semi-retired South Texas woman.  She has had cats as pets for 10 years, understands cats and knows how to keep them healthy and happy.   As a stauch supporter of animal shelters for many years, she found yet another way to help fund the wonderful work they do.  She has a website www.kittystoreonline.com for quality cat products at discounted prices.  A portion of every sale is donated monthly to two local animal shelters.  These organizations are the rescuers of homeless animals and make them ready for adoption in good, safe, homes.  They provide a magnanimous service to our communities.
 
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