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The Rainbow Bridge, Animals in Transition | Joan Ranquet | TEDxWilmingtonWomen

2017

You know the rainbow bridge, right? That meadow in front of the pearly gates where our deceased animals wait for us so they can escort us into heaven when we die? Animal Communicator, Joan Ranquet, shares a personal journey as well as professional observations about animals in transition to the... See more...

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Your Child's Favorite Pet Died. Now What?

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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isa Wolfe
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How Do You Tell a Child About the Death of a Pet?

A pet can be a child’s closest friend, a faithful companion and comforter sharing the child’s joys and disappointments.

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Artofdyingwell.org
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Grief Stricken? How to Deal with Pet Death

Losing a pet is a subject most pet owners never want to think about, but unfortunately must deal with at some point. I personally had to deal with the loss of two dogs, both more than six years ago. I can honestly say that I have never gotten over it — I've just gotten used to it.

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Jill Rappaport and the ASPCA
2008
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Are You Punishing Yourself for Your Pet's Death

It is not uncommon to blame ourselves for our pet’s death even if they died from natural causes. Grief brings about all kinds of painful thoughts of what we could have done or should have done to prevent their death.

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Karen Anderson
2019
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Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Much

When a beloved pup passes away, the loss can feel unbearable. In fact, sometimes that loss can feel as bad—or even worse—than the loss of a human friend or relative.

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Melissa Locker
2019
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Talking with Preschoolers About the Death of a Pet

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.

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Rebecca Parlakian
2019
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The Challenge of Grieving for a Pet at Work

Few employers offer pet-bereavement leaves, and owners are often afraid to ask for time off.

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Sue Shellenbarger
2015
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Honoring Grief: The Key to Surviving the Death of Your Pet

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.

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Anna Marie Erwert
2018
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The Grief of Losing a Pet Is Traumatic and Universal. So Why Don't We Talk About It?

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.

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Eliza Henry-Jones
2016
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An Age-By-Age Guide to Explaining the Death of a Pet to Children

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.

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Rachel Sokol
2019
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Death or Loss of an Animal Companion