For pet owners, the feelings that come with the loss of a pet may be intense, conflicting, confusing and more. These feelings, however, are a normal part of the grieving process. They allow us to deal with our loss and accept the natural passage from life to death.

In years past, the impact that the loss of a pet can have on a person may not have been fully recognized. Support centered on human loss was much more extensive than the support available for the loss of a pet. This was true even though pet owners often feel just as strongly about the death of a beloved pet as they might about the loss of a family member or friend.

Today, however, there is a greater awareness that the loss of a pet also calls for the support and sympathy of those around us to help us cope. Family members, friends, the veterinary team, and even other pets – they can all play a role in helping us work through our sorrow. In addition to love and sympathy, this support often requires patience and understanding on the part of those around us.

Paws & Remember offers services and products that can help during a time of grief, and assist you in remembering your pet and achieving closure. By honoring and celebrating all that was good about your life with your pet, you’ll take their spirit with you wherever you go.