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Pet Loss

Losing a pet can be very upsetting, but it's important to remember that grief is a process that everyone deals with differently. Here are some ways to cope with the loss of a pet: 

  • Acknowledge your grief: Allow yourself to cry and express your emotions. 

  • Talk to others: Reach out to friends and family who can provide support and comfort. If you don't have family or friends you can reach our to then the blue cross have a pet bereavement service that you can call on: 0800 096 6606 

  • Memorialize your pet: You can have a funeral or memorial service, bury or scatter their ashes, or create a photo collage. 

  • Take time: It's important to take time to process the loss before getting a new pet. 

  • Don't replay the last moments: Try not to replay your last moments with your pet.

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Some other things you can do to cope with the loss of a pet include: 

  • Planting flowers that bloom every year for your pet

  • Lighting a candle in your pet's memory

  • Keeping a lock of hair in a locket or Christmas ornament

  • Keeping your pet's tags on your key chain

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