Today’s article is by Hindy Pearson, a professional dog trainer and dog care consultant. Her website, Caring For a Senior Dog, focuses on improving the lives of senior pets and their owners.
It’s impossible to imagine life without our pets isn’t it? They’re so much a part of our hearts and homes, we sometimes even “see” them after they’re gone.
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Fair Warning: In this article, I’ll be discussing various modes of disposing of a pet’s body after they pass away. If this topic upsets you, please know that this information is essential for pet owners and covers a variety of options. Disposing of a pet’s body is something no one wants to think about, but all pet owners need to know about.
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In late October of this year, I posted “Losing Peanut Butter: Is My Senior Cat Dying?” In it, I talked about my fear that our elderly (18 years!) tortoiseshell cat was dying. She was weak, had lost a lot of weight and had recently gone blind due to complications of high blood pressure. She rallied in early November. She had gained almost a pound (that’s a lot when you only weight six pounds), was maneuvering around the house well and seemed to be adjusting well to her recent blindness.
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The family cat, Peanut Butter, is 17 years old and she may be dying. I waited to write about this because I was too upset to do it earlier, when I first admitted to myself that it was a possibility. I realize she’s old and that she’s had a good life, but I’m still sad thinking about losing her. If my cat is dying, our whole family will mourn her loss.
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For many people, tomorrow is a bittersweet day – it’s Pet Memorial Sunday in the United States, a day to remember the animal companions who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge to join other pets waiting patiently for the day when they will see their families again. After the loss of a pet, you know that even years later you still cherish them in your heart.
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Please visit The Contemporary Pet’s Rainbow Bridge Page to share your photos and memories of any pet you have loved and lost!
Also consider visiting Deb Barnes’ blog at Zee & Zoey to enter this year’s Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day Giveaway! You’ll find awesome prize opportunities from Deb Barnes, the founder of RBRD, and several other pet websites and blogs.
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Pet sympathy cards are a growing trend and it’s one we approve of whole-heartedly. When someone loses a pet, it can be difficult to cope with the loss of a companion who has been with them for years. When friends and relatives fail to understand the depth of your grief or try to minimize your pain with platitudes like, “But it was only a cat, you can get another one,” it’s even harder to grieve.
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Lamby was a rescue from the home of an elderly lady. She was a bright dog, full of life and so loyal. You’re not forgotten, Lamby, and never will be. Thank you for blessing us for four years!
Rest in Peace: 3/12/2001 to 12/15/2008 Submitted by Benjamin.
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