Is there grief counseling for loss of pet?

If you don’t have family or friends who understand, or if you need more help, ask your veterinarian or humane association to recommend a pet loss counselor or support group. Check with your church or hospital for grief counseling. Remember, your grief is genuine and deserving of support.

Is a pet dying considered trauma?

Whether the animal is a dog or a peacock, research shows that the human-animal bond is one that affects humans emotionally and mentally (Friedmann & Son, 2009). Therefore, the loss of a pet can be interpreted by an individual as traumatic, similar to the loss of a family member, and breaking the human-animal bond.

How do you help someone with a dying pet?

5 Ways to Help When a Friend Loses a Pet

1. Recognize their loss. Whether the person appears visibly sad, or is cheerfully going about a daily routine, always acknowledge the loss.
2. Send something. Any connection to the departed pet will be welcomed by the owner.
3. See what they need.
4. Memorialize the pet.
5. Keep your friend social.

Is it harder to lose a pet than a human?

They may not see a pet’s life as significant, but the loss of a pet can be just as hard or even harder than losing a beloved human in your life. It can be harder because of how little support you might receive following the loss and because there is a chance that some people won’t take the loss seriously.

Is it normal to feel sad after the death of a pet?

Your pet played an important role in your life, as a companion, family member and a supportive friend, and you may have spent more time with your pet than any other person in your life, so feeling melancholy after their loss is perfectly normal.

How do you move on from the loss of a pet?

Externalizing your internal process and thoughts will be a big help in enabling you to work through your feelings and to move through the stages of grief. You’re not looking to move on from your pet, necessarily, but rather to get to a healthy mindset and to keep from agonizing over the loss so much.

Does the loss of a pet make you hurt?

Unfortunately, not everyone will “get” the pain that the loss of a pet will cause you. They may not see a pet’s life as significant, but the loss of a pet can be just as hard or even harder than losing a beloved human in your life.