How to overcome the loss of a pet.

Having a four legged friend of for years and suddenly lose it can be traumatic. As a pet is always much more than that.

They may be the most important thing we have in the whole world, but even though they are just animals, relationships created with their owners are of extreme close. Losing a pet can, therefore, cause the same pain as if a family member had died.

The affective bounds that hold us to domestic animals are huge and strong, so it is not surprising that the grieving process be similar to that occurs when you lose someone very dear and close and that is part of your intimacy.

Especially in people who do not live with relatives, this kind of event can be especially hard, so don’t be afraid to seek help if you cannot overcome this loss alone.

First, you can rest assured that it is not nonsense truly suffer when an animal disappears from our lives. This pain is perfectly normal. After all, you were together many years and it was an integral part of your life. Don’t let anyone say you’re crazy for being crying by an animal. If you feel better, try to talk to someone who has had that experience and exchange ideas on how they felt and ask for advice on how to take the loss.

If the aid is not enough, you may have recourse to a professional. Don’t be afraid to seem ridiculous. Never forget that you just lost a partner, and this experience is always painful and very difficult. The funeral of your pet can also help you deal with your pain, by openly demonstrating your emotions. You can, for example, make a tribute by planting a tree or preparing an album with photographs of your pet.

Do not attempt to replace the deceased animal by another animal, too soon. You have to feel emotionally healed in order to have another animal in your life. If you replace it early, the new animal may be just it, a replacement of the previous one.