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Your Child's Favorite Pet Died. Now What?

By isa Wolfe — 2002

At long last, Lisa Wolfe had an hour of uninterrupted work time. Then her 3-year-old son came to her in tears because his turtle died. What's a mother to do?

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Why We Need to Take Pet Loss Seriously

How to handle grief after a pet’s death—and why we all need to change our attitudes about it.

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Guy Winch
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Why Losing a Beloved Pet Hurts So Much and How to Deal with the Grief

A pet is more than just a pet — they're part of the family. That's why it hurts so much when we have to say goodbye to them.

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Lindsay Dodgson
2019
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Coping with the Loss of a Pet

When someone we love – such as a beloved pet – dies, the loss often causes grief and intense sorrow. By physically showing your grief, you actively mourn the death of your beloved pet. This active mourning will move you on a journey toward reconciling with the loss of your pet.

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People Need to Be Taken Seriously When They Grieve the Death of a Pet

Losing a beloved pet is always emotionally devastating, yet society doesn’t always recognize just how impactful the loss can be to our emotional and physical health.

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Cesar’s Way
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7 Self-Care Essentials While Grieving the Death of a Pet

Grieving for our companion animals is hard, here are seven strategies to help.

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Adam Clark
2017
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Coping with Losing a Pet

It’s natural to feel devastated by feelings of grief and sadness when a beloved dog, cat, or other pet dies. These tips can help you cope.

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Lawrence Robinson, Jeanne Segal, and Robert Segal
2020
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Death or Loss of an Animal Companion