Pet Bereavement
I have lost three dogs over the last twenty years. My heart broke each time we lost one of them. These are the only times I have seen my husband cry.
I have also felt the anticipatory grief for our current dog who has had a tumour in his leg, and we did not know if we would lose him or he would lose his leg. The emotions I went through are beyond words.
People say it’s only a dog, or I am sorry for your loss, then the next time you see them and you get upset or seem sad they don’t understand why you still feel that way– it’s only a pet.
Grief affects everyone differently, there is a strong unconditional love, a bond that is unexplainable. This is not just with a dog, but any pet you may have: a cat, a horse, a rabbit. This love needs time to settle when they have gone, as it never goes away.
If you feel no one is listening to you, or understands what you are going through, I can offer a relaxed non-judgment space for you to talk about your beloved pet and if you are not aware how the grief process works we can talk it through together.