by Sarah Anne Edwards, LCSW, Ph.D. Are you surprised at a depth of your grief upon losing a treasured pet? Do others not understand why it is so painful to you? Losing a cherished pet can be an intensely difficult experience for many people. Pets are often seen as family members, and the bond … [Read more...]
For Those Who Don’t Understand the Loss of a Beloved Pet
from Dr. Sarah Edwards, Pet Bereavement Counseling* They tell you … Not to cry. He's just a pet, not a human. It will pass. Animals do not know that they must die. The important thing is not to make them suffer. You can get another one. You knew would happen. There are more unbearable … [Read more...]
