By McKenna Meyers — 2020
When her dog died, Ms. Meyers got stuck in grief. She needed to talk about her loss and honor her pet's life in order to find peace again.
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Our beloved dog, Sasha, was not herself. Part Malamute, she was never a fan of summer weather but that particular July, we could barely get her out for a walk.
Few employers offer pet-bereavement leaves, and owners are often afraid to ask for time off.
Losing a pet is a profound trauma. We shouldn't be surprised then that afterward--maybe for a long time afterward-- we're experiencing a kind of PTSD.
Animals are accepted as part of the family but there is an overwhelming perception that mourning their loss is not truly valid. That needs to change.
Your pets are well loved members of your family, which makes their death extremely difficult for kids of all ages. Here are our tips for explaining the death of a family pet to your kids in an age appropriate and sensitive way.
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.
Recovering from the loss of your pet is also dependent on additional steps that go beyond the initial grief process. Consider the following steps that can help you cope as more time goes by.
Kaleel Sakakeeny, an ordained animal chaplain and prominent pet loss counselor, knows the loss of an animal companion can come with some serious emotions.
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