Dog Loss / Dog Memorial

Dog Loss/Dog Memorial

Dealing with dog loss is not an easy process. When you lose a dog it is just like losing a member of your own family, in fact you are losing a member of your family. In this article I will give you some steps to help in dealing with the loss of a faithful friend.

What to do initially:

The initial shock of dog loss is the hardest to take, if the dog was a family pet it is important for the family to spend time together and get through the sad time as a family. It is important for Mom and Dad to remember that they need to be there emotionally for the kids especially if the kids are young. Many single people have dogs, when you lose a dog as a single person it can be just like losing a mate. If you are single and you are dealing with dog loss find some one to talk to and share your grief with.

Have a memorial service for your dog:

There are those people who would scoff at a dog memorial, which makes no sense at all. If you think about it a memorial service for a person will help you feel better about them passing away, it is no different for a pet. For many people a dog is a member of the family, so having a dog memorial makes sense. There are different ways to do this, one of the best is to have the whole family involved with the burial process and each person that wants to can say a few words. Give the kids a flower that they can put on the grave and let them cry, it is even good for the grown-ups to cry to. If it makes the family feel good you can even make a marker.

Dealing with dog loss is not an easy process. But by facing it with friends and loved ones it can be easier. A dog memorial will also bring you peace in a troubled time.