Death of a Pet

(In memory of Rufus, Simba and all our much-loved animal friends in spirit.)

Whilst there is endless support from every angle for those who have lost a human loved one, there is seemingly little support for those who have lost a pet. People who have never lost an animal look on in scorn and say: 'but it was just a cat' or 'just a dog'. However, losing an animal can be every bit as devastating as losing a human loved

one - for in many, many cases the animal is as much a part of the family. In some cases the animal has become like the owner's child.

It was because of this seeming lack of support that I decided to compile this links page - separate to the ordinary links page. This page is intended as a little 'room' just for the animals in our lives - those still here on Earth with us and those in spirit too. Many do not realise that animals pass over in the same way as humans - they wait for us and they are reunited with us when it is our turn to 'go home' to spirit.

I hope that the following links provide some comfort:

Coping with the loss of a pet - Help for those who have lost a pet; includes advice about explaining the death of a pet to a child.

Animal Samaritans - Excellent website, with bereavement page

Pet Loss - A series of links that may be of use.

Help & Advice - A list of links for help and advice when a pet passes over.

Gone to the Dog Star - A lovely memorial page for our canine friends in spirit.

You may like to subscribe to the 'Departed Friends' newsletter by sending an e-mail here. This is a bi-monthly newsletter that specifically deals with pet loss - and indeed their survival of death. You may like to read a sample newsletter by clicking here.

If I have missed any links that you feel might be suitable, please feel free to contact me and let me know. Please also feel free to dedicate a candle on my Memorial Page.

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