Loving Your Pet Sometimes Means Giving Yourself Heartache

By Barry Mcgee

Why do people give pets up? There are any number of reasons that people give animals to pet shelters. One is that they had an unexpected litter due to not having their animals spayed or neutered. Another reason is because the owner got old and had to move into an assisted living facility, and so wasn't able to take care of the pet any more. Unfortunately, there are a lot of animals that find their way into the shelter because they became sick, and their owner was unable to pay their vet bill.

Animals are not always healthy. Just like people, they need regular check-ups and shots. There are times, however, when our animals become sick, and require extensive medicine or surgery in order to make them healthy again. Owners that give up their animals so that they can become healthy love their pets so much that they're willing to give them away to an uncertain future. Loving your pet sometimes means giving yourself heartache.

So what do you do when you've had to give a pet away, or have suffered a pet loss? You grieve. You mourn for your friend, and you grieve for their loss. One of the easier ways to work through the grief is to remember your pet. Tell stories about them to other people, so that you yourself can remember and laugh at the silly or sweet antics that they did.

Sometimes it is easier to share your thoughts with people online. It's a freeing experience, as most people online have been exactly where you are, and are able to understand where you are coming from. They will enjoy the stories as much as you will, and will be supportive when you are in a dark moment. Pet-loss-memorial.com is one place where you can share your memories, and work through your grief.

Article written by Barry Mcgee

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