We hope this helps
The
bond that forms between a pet and human is truly unlike any other.
Your pet is your best friend, your comrade, your confidant, a
member of the family - that is why it can be so difficult when the time
comes to say goodbye.
FOREVER IN YOUR HEART
For many of us, losing a beloved pet is similar to losing a member of
the family. A pet's daily presence, unique personality and companionship
become an integral part family life, and the loss can be a traumatic
change.
Pets give us non judgmental and unconditional love.
When
the pet is gone, it is normal to have feelings of loss and to grieve.
Losing a pet and the bereavement is not always understood by everyone,
particularly those who do not have pets or don't have bonding
relationships.
In addition to sorrow and loss, you might be feeling
guilt, denial, anger and depression. These feelings are all normal and
part of the grieving process. Dealing with the loss of a pet and saying
goodbye is different for each of us.
Feel free to share and discuss
your feelings.
We especially encourage children to express their
feelings and emotions. If and when you decide you are ready to accept a
new friend in your heart, we will be here, waiting to help
Coping with Pet Loss
1. It hurts. Folks who don't understand the pet/owner bond may not be
able to relate, but your pain is valid.
2. Guilt, Denial, Anger and Depression are all feelings that are
associated with the loss of a pet.
3. Talk about it so that you can work through your feelings and get a
perspective that will help you understand how the loss of your pet is
affecting you. Remember the good times.
4. If you have other pets, they may grieve also, this is normal.
5. If children are involved, be truthful and discuss the issue with the
entire family and give everyone a chance to work thru the grief at their
own pace.
WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME
When tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand, that an angel came and called me, to take me
safely from your land. I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did
today,
I know how much you loved me, as much as I loved you.
I
thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, and thought of
all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive
yesterday, just even for a while, I'd say good-bye and lick your face
and maybe see you smile.
Alas I fully realize, that this could never
be, and that the memories of the time we shared, would take the place of
me. And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss; I thought of
you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. Though there were
times I did some things I knew I shouldn't do, I tried to be faithful,
trusting and true.
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think
we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right there, in
your heart.
Feel free to share a story,
remembrance or memorial about your special friend.
We hope that others can help
For all who want to chat with
other and share storys of their pets lives
New!!
The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of
Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When a pet dies
that has been especially close to someone here that pet goes on to the
Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows
and hills for all our special friends so they can play and run together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and
comfortable. All the animals that have been ill and old are
restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made
whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days
and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for
one small thing: they each miss that someone very special, someone who
was left behind.
Then the day comes
when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright
eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he
breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally
meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the
beloved head, and you once more look into those trusting eyes, so long
gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you
cross the Rainbow Bridge together."~Author
Unknown~
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