#petgrief — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #petgrief, aggregated by home.social.
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New post: How the Grief Pathfinder System Is Different https://petgriefpathfinder.com/how-the-grief-pathfinder-system-is-different/ #grief #PetGrief #PetLoss #StagesOfGrief
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New post: Why I Chose To Focus On Pet Grief https://petgriefpathfinder.com/why-i-chose-to-focus-on-pet-grief/ #PetGrief #PetLoss #WhyGrief
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New post: When The Tears Fall Like Rain https://petgriefpathfinder.com/when-the-tears-fall-like-rain/ #crying #griefburst #PetGrief #PetLoss
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In Memory of our Luna 2006-2024 Sending some loving kindness to folks dealing with pet grief. They really are part of our family systems, and the death or loss of a fur behbeh is a special kind of heartbreak. #petgrief
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For new followers, you may not know that along with the issue oriented #journalism we publish, we also have a fantastic inbox cleanser newsletter called Companion Chronicles. We interview authors and personalities about life with their #pets
In our latest edition, we were so moved by the conversation with @katiephang who opened up about the loss of her darling Lola at 15 years old. Grab a tissue and read this very special edition. #petgrief #dogs #dogsofmastodon
https://mailchi.mp/074b2d61fa1d/katie-phang-on-loving-and-losing-her-lola
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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
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@deborahmeaden I’m so sorry. #petgrief cuts deep. The Blue Cross have a fantastic bereavement service should you or any of your followers need it. https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss
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Sad weekend after we had to say goodbye to Red, our 15 ( and a half) year old Vizsla. Our other three were lost without him but today we start re forming our pack. Red will be missed but today I thought of him and smiled. One step at a time #petgrief