It is hard enough when we humans have to deal with the loss of a loved one, regardless of whether a friend or family member walks on two legs or four, but how our pets deal with that same issue can be a mystery. There are countless stories of animals who continue to demonstrate their loyalty, even after someone with whom they have bonded has passed away. Examples of … [Read more...] about Comfort After Loss: Animals Understanding Grief
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Heartbreak: The Loss of a Pet
Losing a pet is never easy. It hurts. A lot. And sometimes there are those people who don't understand, don't "get," why you feel the way you do. According to them, it was just a cat. You can't defend your feelings to those who have never been privileged to have an animal as part of their family. It is a special relationship. They become a piece of your heart. When we … [Read more...] about Heartbreak: The Loss of a Pet
Story Behind Picture of Cat & Owner Breaking Hearts
When abernha3 posted the picture of his cat holding hands with the following caption, "He held our hands on his last trip to the vet. " It tugged at the heartstrings of so many. Pet owners. Those who have lost pets. Anyone who has had to made those tough decisions. Those who simply have felt loss in their own lives. "Little Andrew was much stronger than his mom and … [Read more...] about Story Behind Picture of Cat & Owner Breaking Hearts
Grieving Over the Loss of a Pet
We just lost one of our cats. She was adorable, the youngest of our four, with her own sassy personality, but a heart bigger than some people I know. She loved to snuggle, came when she was called, and slept in exceptionally strange positions. She was a light in our lives, one that was extinguished much too soon. There are those people out there that do not … [Read more...] about Grieving Over the Loss of a Pet