Grieving a pet can be like mourning the loss of a family member. Some pet owners report intense feelings of deep loneliness and isolation.

In severe cases the sense of loss can be so intense, clients report it interferes with normal daily functioning.

 

Those experiencing pet loss often express their feelings with comments like:

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“After losing my pet I can’t stop crying”
“I am experiencing deep depression after losing my pet”
“When my pet died, I felt a part of me died”
“I find it hard to function properly”
“I feel alone and without purpose or joy”

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There are numerous ways of accessing support to assist with the process of grieving:
Sharing your sense of loss and feelings with family or others close to you