My pet died at home. How can I cope with grief and memorialize them?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Peque. I am so sorry to hear of your sudden and tragic loss of her. The loss of a pet can cause a profound grief that many people do not understand. The veterinary school at Colorado State University has a department focused on pet loss support. This may be a helpful resource for you. I hope you find some peace. http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/vth/diagnostic-and-support/argus/Pages/default.aspx

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Motis. It sounds like she was very loved and had a wonderful home to live her life in with a loving family. If you're having trouble coping with her loss, checking out resources such as The Rainbow Bridge may help as you can connect with other owners and even create a digital pet memorial for Motis. We're also here to help if you have any other questions during your time of loss.

Beethoven was a beautiful cat. I am so very sorry you lost him. It's hard but you eventually become accustomed to the difference and you'll remember the cute things he did and how much he loved you more than the pain of loss. I have been through it myself a number of times and will again, because I don't think I could ever be without a cat in my life. When you're ready, adopting another cat may help ease your sorrow and help you build new happy memories.

I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss, I can only imagine how heartbroken you are. I advise to neuter pets all the time, and it is the right decision to take because it saves them a lot of suffering as they get older. Don't blame it on yourself, you just chose the best for him and he knows it. Dogs are very very special and they sense everything, he knows he was very loved and that's why you all miss him so much. The pain will not go away, will change over the course of time. In my case spending time outside, walking, embracing my family helped me gradually feel better, which felt impossible in the beginning. I know it feels impossible now, but give yourself time. Sending you love from the other side of the world.

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your pet. It is possible to discover the cause of it's passing if a veterinarian preforms an autopsy. Otherwise try to focus on the good memories you had with your pet. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post any additional questions.

Can you call a friend or family member to come and be with you? I'm concerned about your state of mind, and think you need something there with you. I am so very sorry you lost Kamilo so suddenly, but I'm sure that he was very loved and had a great life with you. Please call someone to come and sit with you.

Hi, sorry to hear about your loss. I totally understand how lost you feel, I have been through the same a few times and recently I have lost my mum who was extremely precious to me.. I stayed by her side 21 days and when I left for one night she died in hospital on her own. I wonder if she was scared and frightened and I wasn’t there.. I would have never left her alone So imagine all this occurred 6 months ago and I still suffer a lot. I also feel bad for trying to make her move, as they advised me to do, because she was in pain and since she passed away probably didn’t need the extra aggravation. Remember we are only human, we do the best that we can, we live, love and die. Please visit https://www.theralphsite.com a fantastic pet bereavement support web-site set up by a great, sensible vet in the name of his cat Ralph. Hope this helps