I have stated in my previous blog entry about my soon to be scenario of loosing one of my pets. I thought in trying to move forward, asking you all to share how we all might prepare for handling loosing a friend and companion.

I guess the gamut of normal emotions are applicable. Crying.,being mad, crying some more. I would be curious how other people who have lost a pet have reacted?. I think that when one goes through this; it is best to try and seek and share others experiences.
Has anybody taken a couple days off from work to just cry and mourn? I am of the conviction to not try to "get over" it too soon. The longer one has a pet, it seems the bond is forged even stronger?
It is OK for you to be sad, and to mourn, and to cry, and to be mad. It is perfectly normal.

Do people seem like they need to "explain" what they are going through when a pet dies? If you lose a pet after many years of ownership and don't mourn -- is that normal behavior?

While experiencing the crying and anger, the lost sleep,. and the overall sadness, I feel it is time to remember the good times with your pet. The special times that make you laugh and make you cry - all at the same time.

I know in my heart -- and mind -- that I will see my pets again. I am trying to relive the times that we shared. Do you folks believe in looking at the situation not as a thing of the past, but as a part of who we are now?

I think during these times we have to let go of any and all guilt.

After their body is gone, their spirit, heart, and soul are here with us.

Perhaps finding your best memories re-enforces holding our friends close to our hearts, because that's where they are -- in our hearts.

I believe that the two of us will be together again someday.

In my case, when it soon happens, I believe he will be in heaven and that he will be happy, but I also believe that he will miss us as much as we will miss him.

I will HOPEFULLY still have my other cat for many more years? I can't imagine life without pets. I WILL ALWAYS have their presence in my life! I look forward to having you folks who are comfortable in doing so, please to share your experiences of how you dealt with it, with all of us.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Bill
Ocean Omega Promoting Good Health In ALL Pets!
www.oceanomega.com