Is it normal to be so upset over the death of a pet?
Anonymous
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Apr 25, 2017
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A very wise person once said that the only way to take the sadness out of grieving is to take the love out of life. That's not a trade-off I'd be willing to make. Pets become part of our families. They rely on us and we rely on them. They love us unconditionally. They hear us weep and snuggle closer. Of course it's normal to feel sad after a pet dies. If your loss is keeping you from living your life (you can't go to work, you're bickering with family members) or you are still feeling intense pain after some time has passed, it might be a good idea to seek some professional help. There are therapists trained in pet loss and talking to them can be very helpful. But it's perfectly "normal" to be upset when you lose a pet.
kingdom20
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Jul 3, 2017
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It's very normal. Especially if the pet was very close to you, pets can become like family to some people and when they lose them they feel like they lost a family member they really loved
Ninolo
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May 21, 2018
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Absolutely, pets are living being that in time become nothing short of family members. Intensity of grief will depend on people and how much of a "person" they consider their pet to be. Hang in there friend!
Anonymous
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Apr 4, 2017
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I had a guinea pig when I was 17 and it had babies, I was so upset when the runt of the pack died, it only lived for 4 days but we bonded so much when I had to nurse it and wake in the night to feed it. I was honestly devastated. I know people who have had dogs and had to take personal days from work to grieve. Its definitely normal!
Fontaine
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Jun 13, 2017
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Pets play a huge role in our lives, be it a dog, fish or parrot. They provide an open mind, untarnished by personal bias and third-party influences. Therefore they can be just as devastating to lose as any humanoid individual. Especially since you can never really say goodbye to your pet. Speaking from experience...
allliie
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May 8, 2017
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Yes, of course. People can develop bonds with animals and become great friends with them, and it is always hard losing a friend, human or not. Allow yourself time to grieve, but know that they lived a good life and they are resting peacefully now.
Anonymous
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Jun 12, 2017
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Pets are part of the family so it is normal to be upset over their death. It is the death of a beloved family member.
Anonymous
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Nov 28, 2017
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Yes, most definitely. Pets can hold a special place in our hearts and can be like family members to us. It is very much normal to be upset over a pet’s passing and I believe you can get through this
Jennifer164
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Feb 5, 2018
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Yes it's very normal.A death of a loved one (even if he's/she's a pet) can cause a lot of grief.But you need to be strong and remember that this is just a bad phase and this will end really soon.Till then,take care of yourself!
scenicJoy56
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Feb 27, 2018
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Oh sweetheart, I’m sorry. The death of a pet can totally be an earth shattering experience. They give so much love and really become our best friends. They really become a part of the family. My family actually calls the dog (unfortunately named Hobo) mine and my sisters brother and it’s very much true! So yes, I feel like it is totally normal to be so upset after their passing. Try your best to remember the good memories you had with them and hold onto them tight. Also, if you need to there isn’t any shame in talking to a therapist or a counselor about it. You e lost a loved one and grief is grief, whether it be a human or a pet. Again, my heart breaks for you and I am so so so sorry.
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