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Veena Choudhary
1y
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For many pet is not just a dog it's like a beloved memory of your family . Bonnie would have got a lot of joy in your life and been a great companion. For many pet provides sense of purpose in one's life so i can understand when a cherished pet dies, it's normal to feel the grief and loss.


Grieving would take time :

There is no timetable for grieving. It may taken you months to feel better from the loss. it's important to be patient with yourself. There are few coping mechanisms which you can follow to help this process go smoothly.


1.Write about your feeling

When you express your feeling to someone or you write it down it reduces the pain. Try talking out to people who can understand what you are going through and be sympathetic towards you. If you are uncomfortable in talking then write in detail what you liked about Bonnie, how she added joy in your life, how she added structure to your life.


2.Have a closure

Have a ritual where you can express out goodbye to your beloved pet. Call people who can understand you to be part of this ritual. Express your gratitude for all she has given you. Share memories of your beloved pet. You can ask others also to speak out if they have shared some moments with bonnie.


3..Be part of pet loss support groups or any pet loss communities online

Person who has gone through the experience of loss of pet would understand your feelings. Try finding such groups online with like minded people. Talking to them would ease down your pain.


4.Create a tribute for Bonnie

You can Plant a tree in her name and bury few things in the soil. This way you can go visit that tree every time.


5.Create photo album or scrap book and pen down the memories attached to that photo. This will help you to revisit the memories and cherish the memories. It will help you to move on.


6..Donate his belongings to another companion animal or shelter.


These are few ways you can cope with this loss. Try creating happy memories about bonnie. She was an asset in your life. Remember her this way. Remember if she was alive she would have only made you happy and joyful so continue living the same way. Maintain a structured and normal routine.

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sengermae
1y

I really feel for you!!! My cat was dying. I cried, and it took me a long time to calm down. I feel for you!!! Hang in there!!! I'm with you! Just don't stop yourself from thinking about the puppy, it's worse

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booble
1y

Share your feelings with your family. I think they will realize how important it is to support you right now!!!

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jbahringer
1y

What a nightmare to go through that! I lost my dog too, and cried, cried, cried..... It's so hard when a pet dies right in front of your eyes and you can't help him.... I was helped by the attraction to other activities and the fact that I did not banish bad thoughts, tried to cry out my grief.

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asia
1y

Always feel sorry for kitties!!! I have a kitty at home, I wouldn't have survived..... Hang in there, I'm with you!

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marquis
1y

My sister also experienced the death of a dog for a long time ... Hold on, time heals... Maybe you will adopt a dog from a shelter and make the life of at least one other dog great

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