Losing a pet is like losing a special piece in your life especially if you and your pet have that bond that will forever live in your heart. You don't have to feel guilty or ashamed to express how you feel towards the death of your animal friend. Instead, learn to accept what happened and help yourself to move on.
Grieving for your companion's death will take a while. While on the process, here are some of the healthy ways to help you cope with the pain:
1. Reach out to people who can understand what you feel.
Some people think losing a pet is no big deal, according to Help Guide. Talking to such people while having that pain inside your heart would only hurt you more. Instead, talk to people who love animals too -- surely they will have the best words that will encourage you the most.
2. If you have other pets, try to spend more time with them.
It is not just you who can experience pain and loss. Your other pets can feel it, too. That's why it's important for you and for your other pet/s help one another as you go through a phase such as this.
Maintaining your usual daily routines may help a lot, so exercise with your fur balls or play with them. Take a walk, stroll or run -- that way you are not just distracted from pain but you would also have a better and more fruitful day ahead.
3. Write and express your feelings.
Writing your feelings is an effective way to lessen the pain, as stated by Humane Society. You can write a poem, an essay, a journal or a short story about the adventures you had with your pet or anything you would want just to express every emotion you want to let out from within.
Moving on will never be easy. But in God's perfect time, your wounds will surely heal as your heart also gets stronger.
