Im Grieving For My Dog

August 9 2013 by pamela.

Im grieving for my dog.

For anyone grieving the death of a pet the pain can be overwhelming. Dogs are part of the animal kingdom and accept death as naturally as living. Facing your dog s death. Finally dogs help us establish a routine and take responsibility.

Grieving is immensely taxing on the body and impacts us within every area of our lives. Many dog owners view their canine companions as much more than an animal to them they re members of the family. Most of all we feel. It is only we humans that let our emotions get in the way.

11 steps to grieving my dog. For example if your pet was a working dog service animal or therapy animal you ll not only be grieving the loss of a companion but also the loss of a coworker the loss of your independence or the loss of emotional support. And watching friends on facebook i suspect i m not the only one who grieves the way i do. Your dog is always there as a sounding board and even if they can t give you advice they can give support as you share your hopes and worries with them.

An inevitability all dog owners will have to face the inescapable of saying goodbye to their canine companions one day with a lifespan of 10 20 years it is very likely that they will leave this earth before we do. You have so much love to give to a dog your dog would be really sad to see you grieving the way you are the death of a dog is something no one can really ever explain especially when that dog has been the only true thing in your life. We are affected physically mentally emotionally spiritually and even financially. If you lived alone and the pet was your only companion coming to terms with their loss can be even harder.

But i ve noticed a pattern in my own grief. When the horrible day comes i will grieve my dog s loss and i. The grief of losing your pet is something which only pet owners can understand. That positive memory will get you through grieving.

Do not stop your feelings from showing that you care. The loss of this support system adds another level to the grief we can feel when our dog dies. If you love a dog someday you will lose a dog.