How to cope with the loss of your beloved dog
The loss of your dog is heartbreaking. Take the time to honor your dog, grieve, and seek support as you cope with your loss.
Dog grief
Dog grief: Just like people, dogs grieve and may go through the five stages of grief — denial/isolation, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance.
Recognize quality of life signs, so you know when it’s time to say goodbye to your elderly or sick dog so your pet doesn’t suffer.
Let yourself grieve your dog’s death. Knowing that your grief will gradually lessen is little comfort when the pain of their loss is still fresh. But there are some healthy ways in which you can work to cope with your feelings.
6 ways to immortalize your pet
Immortalize your pet with something special like a portrait, a donation to an animal shelter, a tree planted in their honor, or a tattoo.
Help your dog cope with grief
Dogs grieve like people and may go through the five stages of grief — denial/isolation, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance.
5 tips to help you cope with the death of a pet
When the death of a pet happens, it is important for the owners to know how to cope with their loss. Talk about your loss.
Help children cope with dog’s death
For many kids, dog death is their first experience with serious loss and grief. Although everyone grieves differently, you can help your children cope.
Let yourself grieve your dog’s death
Knowing that your dog death grief will gradually lessen over time is probably not much comfort when the pain of their loss is still fresh, but there are some healthy ways in which you can work to cope with your feelings.
