Pet Loss - Options for Grieving Pet Owners

The end of our pets' lives can be a traumatic event for many people. The bond that we share with our pets means we aren't just losing an animal; we are losing a family member. Pet burials, memorials services and even complete funerals are becoming commonplace across the nation. There are even many pet loss support lines. Many pet owners are now finding that these "after-life" options help them to gain closure.

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[myscongeniality]

I need this right now, I just lost the love of my life, my 13 yr old chihuahua who I built my life around. he died yesterday.

[sherber75]

My Precious Lady( Chihuahua) died yesterday. After 13 years of life a seizure came and took her. So my hubby and I had to let her go to sleep with the help of animal services. I wish I could have buried her at home. But its winter and the ground is frozen. I will miss you my baby girl. Love mommy.

[zombienotld]

Please share in our loss of beloved Zane , who made me a better man than I he a dog. Zane passed away 3-3-11.

[Aloebunny]

Hello everyone, I lost my dog Lexus she was 17and 1/2 years old, honestly she was the most beautiful dog I have seen and she loved everyone. She was put to sleep at the vet on Dec 15 2011 and I am hurting so bad, please pray for me. May God help us all because it is so hard to deal with.

[theallyproject]

My dog maggie (labrador, german shepard mix), got euthanized 10/6/11. She lived a long life of 15 years. She's older than I am, she's been there since before my mom was pregnant with me. She greeted me the day I came from the hospital, and all my memories are with her at our house. Its more her home than mine. I'm going to get a locket, put her picture in it, and put some of her ashes behind the picture so she'll always be close to my heart.

R.I.P baby <3 We love you. Watch over us okay? :) <3

[shapman87]

i just loss my cat just a couple days ago. and yes..it was actually my first time feeling grief, and before i never understood what grief meant or how it felt like. I was so self centered into myself i couldn't feel or understand other peoples grief..and poof! my cat died that i had for 4 years and he was like a little brother to me, and it was the most painful experience I've ever had. Now i know how grief feels like, and i still miss my cat Charlie...I cried all night when he died..

[musicluvr1958]

My sweet baby girl Ginger who ive had since 2001 when she was a kitten, is gone now, she passed away on saturday morning shortly before 8:30. April 2nd

I was up all night with her, i tried to get her to drink some more water, but she wouldnt take it she wouldnt eat no more either,she was so underweight, she kept getting sicker and sicker,i watched her take her last dying breaths and when she passed, i cried and cried, ill miss her so much, and i feel im to blame for what happened to her.

[kalieda]

Man i'm devastated right now. I Just lost my best friend. I miss my friggin cat so much. She made a grown man cry. I love you Egypt.

[bigeyedfreakss]

I just lost my cat i had for 7 years since he was a baby . He died of cancer, he was sucha beautiful angel never could even hurt a bird. My life has a whole in it now.

[nedm2]

Early yesterday my one year old gray tabby "Scooter" died suddenly. I only heard him cough a few times. When I got to him he was motionless on the floor. Immediately I started CPR and compressions thinking he had a hair ball or was choking on something. I had no pulse and no muscle control from him so we ran to the tub and I dunked him under the cold faucet. Still, I got no response. We build him a casket and he has a cross above his grave. It's like loosing a family member. Rest in Peace

[FinalHours1]

@Sharimax42 Do you beleive pets go to heaven i think they do i cant wait to see my dogs YOU CAN ONLY FIND PEICE IN GOD