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Grief Resources
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An emotionally difficult part of sharing our lives with our pets is the fact that they don’t live as long as we do. When a pet dies, the people who love them go through the same grieving process as if they had lost a human loved one. Grief is complicated at the best of times; however, for a pet owner there is often no outlet or ritual for working it through.
The bond between people and pets reaches into every aspect of our lives. Time spent with pets is often greater than the time spent with other family members. During the years you spent with your pet (even if they were few), became a significant and constant part of your life, so don't be surprised if you feel devastated by the loss of such a relationship.
Explaining the death of a pet to children
When a pet dies, it's common for people to feel as though they've lost a member of the family. For children, this is often their first encounter with death. In an attempt to soften the blow, parents sometimes explain the death of a pet in vague ways or skirt the topic altogether. But experts say this just makes things worse by leaving children anxious and mystified.
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Listed below are some helpful resources:
Halton/Peel Pet Loss Support Group
http://www.mississaugapets.com/petloss.html
EDEN COUNSELLING - Pet Loss Bereavement Support 416-662-8448 Cheryl or 647-404-4932 Michael
A Self Help Guide for Resolving Grief and Loss
Not the least hard thing to bear
When they go away from us,
These quiet friends,
Is that they carry away with them
So many years of our own lives
John Galworthy
