How to get over a pet dieing?

Question

I was wondering, how do people get over a pet dieing? With people, usually they say "they're in a better place now" but what do you do if a pet dies? The same?

Answer 1

I have had 3 pets die. (many more if you count spiders, fish, etc) You will never get over it, but you will learn to adjust. It's very hard when we lose someone that we love and is close to our hearts. I know my dogs are with my mom waiting for me. And I will see them again. But until that time comes, I have other pets that need me here.

Answer 2

Personally, I've only had one real pet that died. I was around 9 years old and I cried for a little while. It helps not to dwell on the pet's death, but the good memories. I also think that they are in a better place, but it still hurts. I don't know if you have had a pet death experience but I'm sorry if you did. Another thing that I think helps, although some may have a different response, is to get another pet after a little while. Some people may feel this is replacing the old one, but when you are able to affectionately love another thing, you are able to displace your previous sadness into a healthier thing.

Answer 3

I have to say that losing a pet is one of the hardest things to ever go through. But kind words do help.

It's always good to let someone know you cared about their pet too, and understand their grief

Nothing anyone says will ever make you feel better. Only thing you can do is think about all the funny little things your pet did, all the good memories.

When my dog died, I had him privatly cremated, had his ashes put in a lovely urn with his leash, collar, and tags.

No matter what the circumstance, whether you have your pet euthanized or died at home...you will always feel some sort of guilt and definitly grieve. After my baby died, I know did..but I know in my heart that I gave him love and did everything I possibly could to make him happy and comfortable in the end.

Answer 4

Last october I had my pet guinea pig put to sleep,she was my best friend.daisy mae was 3 and a half years old and a senior by guinea pig standards and she was also very sick ,now,I knew she was suffering so though I hated to do this I had her euthanised. I felt miserable for days after that but besides being a favorite pet you have to go on with your life I know its sad but its also a part of life. as my mother tells me,people die too. rubberstampr

Answer 5

i'm truly sorry about Alex. i know how undesirable that hurts, particularly at a time once you should have chuffed emotions no count number what your beliefs. I lost a cat who appeared a lot like him on Christmas eve many years in the past and it nevertheless hurts at the same time as i imagine about it. you've my inner most sympathy. clarification for maximum cancers: insecticides and herbicides in the foodstuff chain. all of it builds up and the better you ensue to be on the foodstuff chain the more beneficial you get on your equipment. What are you able to do inspite of the actuality that, no longer devour or feed your pets?

Answer 6

Some times it is even more difficult when a pet dies. I have buried 9 of my animals in the past 7years. It is something that only gets harder. what we need to remember is that there are so many animals out there in foster care that need good safe homes. and what a better way to honor your animal than to give a home to another who needs one.

Answer 7

Yes. That's the way I think of them. They ARE in a better place.....think of all the little children that have passed early, they need animals too. It would be selfish of us who are still here, to keep them all forever.....They're free to just be and do what they do best, for someone else now. Free to run and play,............to love. -Love, never dies
Best thing is to just listen, it may take awhile before a person is ready to talk about it, just love them, and be there for them when they do. It takes time, but it does heal. I had neighbor who lost her dog, who had been at her side for years. She swore she would never get another one, especially a puppy. "No more. I'm not going through that again" she told me. At the time she said that, she was still hurting. About 6 months later, I looked out my window and she was out the yard with a little puppy. She's a widow, and said she couldn't stand a quiet empty house. The first one she lost was named "Rocky", this one she named "Rocky II". She's back to taking her evening walks with "Rocky II" at her side, and she's laughing again.