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As pet lovers<\/strong> we have all either had to say goodbye to a beloved member of our family or will at some time in the future.\u00a0 It is never an easy task.\u00a0 As some of you may already know, Keef, who was not only a part of our family but also a part of the Kindred Souls family, left us in July.<\/h5>\n

\"Keef<\/p>\n

When a person we love dies everyone expects us to mourn and express our grief.\u00a0 Unfortunately you don’t always get that type of understanding when a pet dies.\u00a0 People don’t always understand how important pets can be in people’s lives and see “just a pet”. \u00a0 As pet lovers, we know this could not be further from the truth.<\/p>\n

Our pets are members of our families.\u00a0 We care for them, celebrate them in their accomplishments, carry their photos on our phones and brag about them.\u00a0 In return they give us everything they have in their unconditional love.<\/p>\n

Coping with Grief<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coping with grief in the loss of a pet is covered in an excellent article from the Humane Society that explores in more detail the process of grieving, “Coping with the Death of Your Pet<\/a>“<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 A few of the points covered in the article are especially important at the time of loss.<\/p>\n

In children<\/strong> the loss of a pet is often the first experience with death.\u00a0 As difficult as it may be, the best way to\u00a0discuss the loss could be in light of your own grief, reassuring the child sadness is OK and helping them grieve.\u00a0 As tempting as it may be, trying to reassure them by saying the pet just ran away is the wrong way to go.\u00a0 It leaves them open to the hope of return and anger if they discover the truth.<\/p>\n

In seniors<\/strong> the loss of a pet can be life altering.\u00a0 Those who live alone may experience a loss of purpose and extreme emptiness.\u00a0 It’s critical that they take immediate steps to cope and regain a sense of purpose.\u00a0 When it’s not possible to take on another pet, fostering or volunteering at a shelter could help return that sense of purpose.<\/p>\n

In homes with other pets<\/strong> the surviving pet(s) may grieve as well.\u00a0 Refusing to eat, whining and lethargy are not uncommon.\u00a0 Even if there was not an attachment to the other pet, your emotional state can cause distress for them.\u00a0 Giving them a lot of TLC and maintaining their normal routine can go a long way toward helping both of you.\u00a0 If the upset continues beyond a reasonable period a trip to the vet would be in order.<\/p>\n

Reacting <\/strong>often causes people to look right away for another pet or to say things like “I’ll never have another dog.\u00a0 I just can’t do this again”.\u00a0 Both extremes are bad.\u00a0 Allow yourself to grieve and when life begins to return to normal allow another animal to enter.\u00a0 Shelters and rescues are waiting for those good animal lovers like you and they need you to join them in making another animal the center of your attention and love.\u00a0 There will always be those who consider animals throwaways or toys but we know they will always be family members.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Memory of our Special Friend Keefer<\/h3>\n

The Kindred Souls Family<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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