Your pet becomes an important member of the family, so when they pass on, grieving that loss is a difficult experience. Whether you chose pet euthanasia to end their pain or they passed on naturally, losing your companion can bring on overwhelming feelings. To help adjust to life without the family pet, consider the following tips.

How to Mourn the Loss of Your Pet

1. Plan Ahead

Pet euthanasia can help end their pain and allows you to plan for the procedure and enjoy the remaining time you have together. If you utilize this service, you can begin preparing for what will happen after the animal is gone. This means planning the last day together, whether it’s spent at the park or in the home, and thinking about how you want to remember or honor the pet once they’re gone.

2. Permit Yourself to Feel

A vital part of the grieving process is giving yourself permission to feel emotions as they come. You may experience a broad range of feelings, including sadness, anger, frustration, or despondency. Your pet was a large part of your life and validating these feelings will help you respect that connection.

3. Consider a Memorial

There are several ways to remember a pet—from planting a tree to having a small service. If you choose pet euthanasia, you can plan what you want to do with the animal after. Opt for cremation with a memorial urn or bury them in a special spot you shared. By planning a memorial with one of these options, you get the closure you need to move on. 

4. Seek Support

While it’s perfectly acceptable to want some alone time when first grieving the loss of a pet, don’t let yourself become fully isolated. Visiting with family and friends will provide a source of support or distraction when needed.

For more than 10 years, Sweet Dreams In-Home Pet Euthanasia has been providing northwest Atlanta communities with humane end-of-life options for their pets. Whether you want pet euthanasia or require hospice care for a companion animal, they offer compassionate care to help you ease through the grieving process. To learn more about their services, visit the website or call (770) 880-1596.