Dealing with the death of an animal means having to go through a duel very similar to the one we live in when we lost a person, we know that speaking in these terms will be incomprehensible to many, as some do not understand the importance that animals can achieve. in our lives But, probably, these people won’t read this article.
The void that causes the loss of much of our joy is an abyss that used to be filled with daily joy, part of our routine and sometimes even our emotional relief.
- He never asked for anything in return.
- Just a love that does not understand selfishness.
- Only a caress at home.
- A look that is heard.
- A space on the sofa.
- Pets do not know the past or the future.
- But understand and have internalized this universal language that is sometimes forgotten: emotions.
He was the most faithful accomplice of our caresses, a companion who huddled at the foot of the bed. The first to wake up and the last one we said good night to. It was the old man of the house who could read the sadness with his gaze, while keeping her away.
How can I not suffer your loss? Your void can never be filled, it will be this wound in our photos and this memory that, although painful, will fill your memory with incredible scenes, unique emotions that will make your life better.
Let’s talk about it today, we’ll share some resources to deal with the death of our pets.
There are those who dare not say that their suffering or discouragement is due to the loss of their pet. It doesn’t matter if it’s a dog, a cat or a horse.
He was a living being who was part of our day-to-day life, of our hearts, so don’t be afraid to use sincere words to express the pain you feel, it’s true that not everyone will understand you, but many people will be. able to understand how it feels.
And the fact that the rest of the people do not understand is their problem, your reality is yours and, as such, you must feel it, treat it, live it and control it, the same pain we will experience with any other loss. , then there will be a phase of denial, another phase of anger, another phase of sadness until acceptance finally appears.
Cry all you need and always keep in mind the rest of your family, pay attention to the children, let them express their emotions, answer all their questions and channel all the suffering they may feel inside.
Name every emotion, express in words what comes to mind and above all avoid one thing: feel guilty. There are times when one of our animals dies, we wondered if we could have done more, if we hadn’t made a mistake.
Don’t worry about it. You’ve done everything you can for him and you know for sure that your pet will thank you, especially for all the love you have for him. Your life was full and it was because of you.
Dogs never die, they sleep near our hearts, they don’t know how to do it. They’re tired, they’re getting old, and their bones hurt. Of course, they don’t die. If they did, wouldn’t they want to go for a walk?
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It’s the hardest thing to deal with. Our dog, our cat was an integral part of our routine, it was our shadow, our accomplice, our spy and our little companion of caresses, games and caresses.
You have to be very clear that what will be more difficult is to manage the pain by having to do the routine without it, so what you should do in the first few days is NOT avoid these customs.
If you sat on the couch at home with him still doing it, if you went for a walk with him in the park at certain times do it for a few days, it will be a way of saying goodbye, to say goodbye, but to remember the best memories. Think about how he welcomed you at home and how he walked beside you. Save these good times to let other routines slowly enter your daily life.
Smile when you remember, DO NOT be left with the suffering of the last days, with the disease or with the deterioration of your health, but with the sensations that has awakened in you, with the best of the animal. you more humane, with the unconditional care you taught him.
Don’t try to do that. When one of your animals dies, do not immediately go looking for another animal to adopt to relieve pain, as animals, like humans, cannot be replaced.
Your dog, your cat is unique, with its characteristics, with its character, with everything it has contributed: as such, it will leave a mark on your memory.
So leave as much time as necessary before re-adopting, if you wish. It will never be possible to replace or fill the void with another life. Each animal is exceptional and will enrich us with its presence, its breathing, its joy?Don’t forget that.
You think dogs go to heaven? I’m sure they’ll be there long before all of us.
Picture: K. Lewis, Pascal Campion