This week I lost my cat, Lola, of seventeen years. She passed away at home with me, expected in some ways due to her age but the grief is still great and I will be taking some time off to process my loss. In the meantime, I wanted to pull together some resources for pet parents that go through this difficult process – it is true grief and I want to give space for pet parents to feel it for what it is and have support. Thank you for your understanding.
Articles:
Why We Need to Take Pet Loss Seriously (Scientific American)
Four Steps to Take After Experiencing Pet Loss (Psychology Today)
The Death of a Pet Can Hurt as Much as the Loss of a Relative (The Washington Post)
Resources:
Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement – online support groups and other resources