The loss of an animal ,How do you grieve?

Hello Coffee lovers, How was everyone’s weekend? I know there must have been great costumes,I must admit I created my whole Halloween night and I thought like a writer combined with my husband’s idea we rocked the night. But we are not here to talk about that, we are here to talk about losing a part of the family that is not human. Yes, I am talking about your pets. Many people who do not like animals may not agree that a pet is part of the family but, I really think they are. Some have been there since your babies were born watching over you child,protecting them,playing with them and waiting for you to come home. And all of sudden they are gone. The first time my son lost his pet it was a fish. He was so overwhelmed with emotion and I didn't understand why because it was just a fish. Then i thought about his first loss, I never had him experience anyone passing away and this was his first time. It hurts because you've lost someone you loved more than life itself. Well in his case someone he thought will be around for a very long time. Someone you can never get back, just like a human. No matter how angry you are, and how much you bargain and try to keep them alive things happen.

Now we all know we all have grieving processes and these are a few. Because it happens so gradually, you do not notice but others do. You Feel Sadness You feel shocked You feel very lonely You feel angry These are all normal things to feel. You are grieving. Does it make it any more different because they are pets? Definitely not. All loss is still a loss . Some take it harder than others. There are ways to cope though and I have that for you down below. A)Don’t let anyone tell you how to feel: There are always people who feel you should feel less about animals and think you should feel the same. It was your pet and you can feel whatever you want about it. If it's like family then it is family. B)Reach out to others who have lost pets. Many people who have pets know how loved their pets are and how they feel about them. Also those who lost animals (Pets) know what it's like. Talking to someone who has that in common really helps,because they understand. C)Rituals can help healing. Certain people have religious rituals or maybe something that shows your pet how much you cared for them and you do something special. For example :Some pet owners hold funerals, burials, or cremations. You can do the same,help you get closure. D)Create a legacy. There are other ways to help you with the loss of your pet. For example:Others put framed photos in a place of honor or donate to a favorite animal charity.Its for the memory to live on.And help you not be as sad. E)If you have other pets, try to maintain your normal routine. The other pets need to know that you loved them just the same. They can also feel the depression off of you and may get depressed as well. Plus they may need to cope just like you and both of you normalize the walks or the feeding will help you both in the long run. F)Seek professional help if you need it Sometimes it's harder to get over a loss than you hoped you would. You feel the pain through your chest into your heart and it may be too much to cope with. When you feel like that or you cannot get out of bed and all you do is cry,it is time to see help. Several of the websites listed below are not specific for pet loss. You may then wish to call the telephone numbers listed, and then leave a message, if necessary. ASPCA Grief Counseling HotLine: 877-GRIEF-10 or (877-474-3310). This is dedicated to a friend of mine Michelle and I hope this helps with her loss as well. Till next conversation, talk to you latte… #lossofapet #grieving #pets #help #sad #talktosomeone #coffeelovers #bloggers