Dogs are the most lovable pet and they help us to be stress-free and give us unconditional love.
They are always there and sometimes they are the only ones we have. They give us a reason to wake up in the morning! Even a study confirms that living with dogs can improve their owner’s overall well-being, especially mental health.
The bond between a human and a dog can’t be described. Just like the trust between parents and kids. Parents are a secure space, they bring comfort, love, and confidence. A study shows that dogs tend to behave just like human children do. And there is no greater pain than the loss of a child.
Losing your dog can be a big loss in your life.point 147 | You miss morning walks, playing fetch, going to the dog park and evening snuggles.point 216 |
Your life becomes suddenly empty and it can be hard to move on knowing that you’ll never have that with them again and at this moment it’s so easy to fall into despair and become depressed.point 166 | Especially if other people around you keep saying that “it’s time to move on,” and “it’s just a dog.point 278 |
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When a person leaves the world, many people take the help of the therapist or join a support group, and you can talk to family members and friends, and they will most likely understand.
Some people feel the presence of their dog or think their dog made a noise. And some may misname family members with the dog’s name, which shows a deep connection between the owner and the dog.
Tips that can help you deal with the loss.
Take your time. Everything you’re feeling is real – just because someone else has it worse, doesn’t mean that your emotions are not valid. Give yourself time to cry, to grieve, to be angry, or upset.
Get support. You can talk to others who have been through the same thing, or if you feel too overwhelmed, you can search for a pet loss support group.
Come up with a ritual. When a person passes away, we have a funeral or a ceremony to get closure. You can do the same thing for your pet.
Don’t rush. You don’t have to get rid of all their belongings as soon as possible if it doesn’t feel right. Start by gradually putting stuff away and then when it gets easier, you can donate it or throw it out.
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