#petgrief — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #petgrief, aggregated by home.social.
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Grieving pet parents: Find support for dog loss on Valentine's Day. Lisa Armstrong's story highlights coping with pet bereavement & honoring beloved dog Hurley. Care for your heart during tough times. 💔🐾
#PetGrief #DogLoss #ValentinesDaySupport #BereavedPetParents #Hurley
https://pupquotes.com/blog/grieving-pet-parents-valentines-day-support/
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Gah, I accidentally dumped the post I'd been writing, 'cause I picked up my laptop and the screen went black on me? It's because I was excited to see that Etsy had changed listing options so I can set a US-specific price. Which means selling to the US is nearly back on (as long as USPS aren't destroying parcels). I'll need to adjust my prices on everything, and think about adding some more listings of my fayre stuff, for example. I would very much like to get back to getting a few sales here and there.
This has been balanced against feeling a strong wave of grief. I've been missing my best boy Batman a lot. I love our clowder, don't get me wrong, but he was special. I mean, he would tuck me into bed every night, and I knew no other cat would do the same. Not just because all cats are different, but because it was him. Closest I get now is Vivi humping my leg through the blanket nightly which... free leg massage? ><
Anyhoos.
#deardiary #dailylog #smallbusines #petgrief #cats #catsofmastodon #batmanthecat
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Gah, I accidentally dumped the post I'd been writing, 'cause I picked up my laptop and the screen went black on me? It's because I was excited to see that Etsy had changed listing options so I can set a US-specific price. Which means selling to the US is nearly back on (as long as USPS aren't destroying parcels). I'll need to adjust my prices on everything, and think about adding some more listings of my fayre stuff, for example. I would very much like to get back to getting a few sales here and there.
This has been balanced against feeling a strong wave of grief. I've been missing my best boy Batman a lot. I love our clowder, don't get me wrong, but he was special. I mean, he would tuck me into bed every night, and I knew no other cat would do the same. Not just because all cats are different, but because it was him. Closest I get now is Vivi humping my leg through the blanket nightly which... free leg massage? ><
Anyhoos.
#deardiary #dailylog #smallbusines #petgrief #cats #catsofmastodon #batmanthecat
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Gah, I accidentally dumped the post I'd been writing, 'cause I picked up my laptop and the screen went black on me? It's because I was excited to see that Etsy had changed listing options so I can set a US-specific price. Which means selling to the US is nearly back on (as long as USPS aren't destroying parcels). I'll need to adjust my prices on everything, and think about adding some more listings of my fayre stuff, for example. I would very much like to get back to getting a few sales here and there.
This has been balanced against feeling a strong wave of grief. I've been missing my best boy Batman a lot. I love our clowder, don't get me wrong, but he was special. I mean, he would tuck me into bed every night, and I knew no other cat would do the same. Not just because all cats are different, but because it was him. Closest I get now is Vivi humping my leg through the blanket nightly which... free leg massage? ><
Anyhoos.
#deardiary #dailylog #smallbusines #petgrief #cats #catsofmastodon #batmanthecat
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#MondayMourning: The Rainbow Bridge Poem
If you've ever had a pet, you're probably familiar with this poem. It's the go-to condolence for animal lovers. If you're not in the know, it's a poem that's been featured all the way from Dear Abby to every veterinarian's office ever. It describes animals "crossing the bridge" into a super awesome meadow. Their youth, health, and mobility are restored, and they spend their days romping about together. They're fantastically happy, but for one thing: they miss their person.
Eventually, a day comes when the pet sees a familiar figure in the distance. They break from the pack, running to tackle their person with vigor, then escort them across the bridge. Everybody cries.
For years, the poem has been credited as Anonymous or Unknown. Worse, several people have claimed authorship. A writer of pet cemetery books (no, not that Pet Sematery book) recently tracked down the original author. She was astonished to learn that her words had been famous for decades. She still has the first handwritten draft, completed after the family dog died in 1959.
Edna Clyne-Rekhy, an 82 year old artist and animal lover, lives in Scotland. She was only 19 when her dog, Major, died in her arms. Prompted by her deep grief, Edna's mother suggested she write down her feelings. Those words have brought comfort to millions of pet lovers ever since.
#HisAndHearsePress #RainbowBridge #TheRainbowBridge #CrossingTheRainbowBridge #PetLoss #PetGrief #GriefPoems #Veterinarian #EdnaClyneRekhy #OriginalAuthor
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CW: Kids & Pet Loss: Grief Tips
#MondayMourning: Kids & Pet Loss
This is the side of National Love Your Pet Day that no one wants to face. With love comes grief and loss, especially for our little buddies with shorter life spans.
One of the hardest things a parent has to do is tell their child their beloved pet is dying or has died. It's human nature to try and protect them from such pain, but handling the situation with care and honesty helps equip children with the tools and proper mindset to handle "bigger" deaths later in life. As long as you use age appropriate language, there's no reason why young children shouldn't be told about death.
I have a whoooole long blog post about talking to children about death and grief, but here are some of the quick highlights:
❌DON'T say the animal was "put to sleep," as children take it literally and misunderstand. They might become afraid of sleep or wonder why their pet isn't waking up.
✅DO recognize that they may be more impacted by the death of a pet than a human. Don't guilt or shame them if they show bigger emotions for their pet than for a relative.
❌DON'T lie about the pet running away rather than having an honest discussion about death. This can backfire when (not if) the child discovers that you lied. Besides, they'll still feel the pain of loss whether their pet is dead or "missing."
✅DO share your own feelings and show children what healthy grief looks like. Model coping mechanisms, share memories, and maybe work together to create a scrapbook or other memorial keepsake.
For my comprehensive guide to kids and grief, visit:
https://www.louisepachella.com/blog/kidsandgriefFor an article specifically about kids and pet loss, visit:
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pet-death.html#HisAndHearsePress #NationalLoveYourPetDay #Petstagram #PetLoss #PetGrief #KidsAndPets #GriefSupport #GriefAndLoss
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My heart is overflowing! 🐈⬛🌈🖤 #Chewy — the online pet store — sent me flowers in honor of sweet Spanky’s passing last month AND refunded the expensive case of prescription wet food I had sitting unopened in the cabinet. What incredible #Empathy in #CustomerService.
Here, Wamba looks up at the beautiful arrangement in loving memory of her brother.
#CatsOfMastodon #Catsodon #PetGrief #Grief #WritersFamiliar #FelineFamiliar #Gattara #CatMom #WambaForever #Caliby