Pets and People

Like the death of any loved one, it is very impor­tant to acknowl­edge the grief and pain asso­ci­ated with the loss of a pet. For many peo­ple, their pet is more than a toy or a play­thing, it can be a beloved com­pan­ion, best friend, helper, sup­porter and one who needs to be cared for. Per­haps this com­pan­ion ani­mal spent more time with you each day than any other liv­ing being? Per­haps you expe­ri­enced uncon­di­tional love, faith­ful­ness and loy­alty from your pet in ways that have not been matched by humans? Per­haps you had this com­pan­ion since they were very young and they have been depen­dent on you to care for and love them for a long time? Per­haps you gave a home to an unwanted ani­mal who found not only a place to live but also a place in your heart to be loved? Per­haps you bred this ani­mal or it was left with you when a rel­a­tive died or went over­seas? Per­haps this ani­mal has been an essen­tial com­pan­ion to assist you because you are alone or you have a disability?