Dealing With The Grief Of The Loss Of A Pet

Of course, we have come to accept and care for them as we would our children.  It can be one of the most difficult times in your life.  Getting past the grief is different for each individual.

 My husband and I grieved for the better part of two years after the loss of our Beagle, Sam, at the age of nine years.  He was just like a child to us.  We had his lifetime companion, Mandy, also a Beagle who lived to be almost twelve years old.  She was in poor health for the better part of four years and each day was like a blessing to us.  The day we lost her, six months ago, filled us with a terrible sadness.

 A large part of the population have turned to cremation as a way of preserving the love they have lost.  The Humane Society in most regions offers that service to pet owners at a reasonable price and you only need to call them before bringing in the deceased pet.  If your pet passes away in your veterinarians office, they can also take care of this for you through a local crematorium, which is what our veterinarian did for us when Sam’s time came.  We were traveling with Mandy when she became ill.  An out of town veterinarian arranged for her cremation and return to our home.

 We bought memorial chests for both their ashes & they sit on our mantle, with their picture on each one.   It’s a sad, sad thing to lose them but keeping them close will help us always remember the love and companionship they gave us. 

We have made the Memorial Chests available below retail price on our site.   For customary burial, we also offer  gravestone markers as memorials to a lost beloved pet.

 On our web site, I have placed a link to Dr. Diane Pomerance  who has written extensively about dealing with the grief of losing a pet.  Her site offers a wide range of messages for this difficult time.  Please visit her site for comfort when you are in need.