FOR PARENTS Pet Loss and Children by Cheri Barton Ross Grieving the Death of a Pet by Betty Carmack Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide by Eleanor L. Harris Helping Children Cope Printable (2013).pdf (osu.edu) Informative websites: When a Pet Dies What to Say When a Pet Dies How you and your children can celebrate your …
Plan for the last day to be a good one …with a favorite food or treats (if that’s medically appropriate), a last outing, or more lap time than usual. Having a good day doesn’t mean your decision is the wrong one. Zuzu had lost 25% of his body weight in 6 weeks. On a Monday …
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME? Lapoflove.com has this to say: “We often see an interesting trend that we did not expect when starting our hospice practice. The more times families experience the loss of a pet, the sooner they make the decision to euthanize. Owners experiencing a pet’s decline or terminal illness for the first …
Overall, only 37% of dogs and 5% of cats that end up in a shelter or rescue are reunited with their owners, according to Animal Sheltering.org. Data from a Dallas animal shelter showed the importance of microchipping. Of dogs with a registered microchip, 70% were returned home, compared to 33% without a microchip. Data analysis …
My easiest “hello.” My hardest “goodbye.” “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie The Pooh STAGES, PHASES, TASKS OF GRIEVING The most well-known taxonomy of grief may be Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ five stages described in On Death and Dying (1969): denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. They are often …
Losing a pet IS a big deal. They can be a source of socialization, exercise, even identity. Studies have shown that grief at loss of a pet (compared to the same person’s loss of a human being) can range from “much less and much shorter” to “about the same” to “far more intense.” In one …
If you or someone you’re concerned about is brought so low by the loss of a pet that they are unable to do the tasks of daily living or are having thoughts of self-harm, seek professional help. In an emergency, call 911 for local emergency service or The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 800-273-8255 (TALK). PET-LOSS …
Welcome their stories (even if you’ve heard them before) and share your own reminiscences. “Remember the time Pumpkin hid under the bed and woke you in the middle of the night, scratching on the door to get out?” PUMPKIN, who owned Kathy HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WHO HAS LOST A PET Respect that people grieve …
Arthritis left Freud unable to groom himself. A “summer shortie” (a close shave) temporarily eliminated that problem and left him feeling like suede. FREUD, who owned Kathy See WAYS TO MAKE YOUR PET MORE COMFORTABLE for ways to improve quality of life. Used with permission Used with permission Used with permission Additional resource signs of …
Keep your camera handy so you can take LOTS of pictures and video. If you take enough, you are bound to get some keepers. The eyes have it. “Even this sad photo of Big Orange’s last days is a poignant reminder of his patience, dignity, and trust.” Kathy, who was owned by Big Orange TIPS …
