Losing a Beloved Pet through Death
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Pet Tip of the Week
By Dawn Watson
Our pets are part of our family. But when a beloved pet passes away, either because of old age, illness, or a terrible accident, some folks will not understand that it can be comparable to the pain one feels when a family member dies.I run a support group called New Path that addresses the issues we humans go through when our pets die. It’s a popular class because it’s good to know that there are other people out there that are just as heartbroken as you are when faced with a similar set of circumstances.
Euthanasia is one alternative to a pet’s suffering. Some folks feel it’s not an acceptable choice while others feel it’s sometimes the only solution to end suffering. Whatever your feelings are on the topic the end result is the same; you miss Fido or Tabby, the heartbreak is very real, and it lasts a long, long time.
If you wish to vent, agree, disagree, tell your story, or simply call me with any questions, please do so. (856-349-2508) You can also email me at [email protected] or simply reply to this post. I will be happy to listen.
Next week’s topic will be entitled, Why Training is Essential. As always, Cleary’s notebook encourages dialogue so your comments are welcome!
Wado, udohiyu, (thank you very much, in the Cherokee language)
Dawn Watson
Brother of the Wolf, LLC
700 Market St, Gloucester City NJ 08030