When you welcome a pet into your home, you invite all the joys of unconditional love and meaningful companionship into your life. But when you inevitably have to say goodbye to these loved ones, it can create an emotional void in your heart that can seem impossible to face. Memorializing these loving members of your […]
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We know that pets are so much more than just pets. They are our companions. Our sidekicks. Our exercise buddies. Our friends through good times and bad. Most importantly, they are special members of our family. And when we have to say goodbye to members of our family, it hurts. Losing a pet can leave
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When your beloved pet passes away, you will naturally be struggling with grief. However, this is when you have to face the difficult decision of how to handle their remains. Many people never consider this issue until their vet questions them about what they would like to do. It goes without saying that this is not a good
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Currently, science is unable to tell us for sure if cats sense when they’re dying. However, there are some signs that may support the belief that cats are able to tell when they are in their last days. Cats’ Powerful Sense of Smell As far as powerful noses go, cats have people significantly beat. The noses of felines contain more than 200 million
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If your pet has recently passed away, you may be contemplating getting a new one. But, how do you know when the time is right? There is no good answer to this question because everyone is different, and you need to consider what’s best for you. People cope with losing a pet in different ways, such
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You can’t control everything about the end of the life of your beloved pet. However, an end-of-life plan for your pet can help relieve some of your future stress. Also, it will better equip you to make the best of the remaining time spent with your furry friend. When Should You Think About an End-of-Life
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Losing a beloved household pet can be just as challenging and painful as saying goodbye to a human member of your family. So, if the recent passing of your fur baby has left you feeling down, alone, or even a bit depressed, know that your grief is valid and a normal part of the healing process. For
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No one wants to think about pet loss. Pets are part of your family, and it’s a scientific fact that pets reduce stress in our lives. Studies have shown the stress hormone cortisol greatly lessens after interacting with a pet. It’s their sweet nature that tugs at human heartstrings and causes us to want to love them
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People experience immense grief over the loss of a pet and share the same grief stages as when they lose any close friend or family member. Grieving pets is a deep and personal experience that takes time. If you’re grieving a pet, memorializing their life can help you cope with the loss. Read on and learn what you can
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It is true; pets grieve the loss of both human and non-human companions. Your dog or cat may be perceptive to your mood so when you are sad, they will also demonstrate sadness. When another pet in the home dies, it can impact the social hierarchy of the pets and cause behavioral changes in the remaining
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