Poems, quotes, and support forums for those grieving the death of a beloved pet.
EDITOR’S PREFACE It’s been a rough couple of weeks for me. I lost I close friend I’ve known since 1966, my former psychologist (cancer), and my beloved dog Penny who has been by my side for over 14 years. I loved her so much I cannot write these words without crying. She died peacefully through […]
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This was written as a letter to Dr. Neimeyer. We decided to print it as an AfterTalk Pandemic Weekly because many people adopted pets or lost beloved pets during the Pandemic, and this might resonate for them–the editors. Dear Dr. Neimeyer, I am not writing to ask a question, but rather to share my grief.
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Tips for Healing After Your Beloved Pet Dies by Linda Donovan It wasn’t until I got a dog that I truly understood why dogs have been referred to as our best friends. Your pet can give you unconditional love every day. (Well, sometimes you need to throw in a few treats, but who’s counting?) And
Tips for Healing After Your Beloved Pet Dies: AfterTalk Weekly Read More »
This was written as a letter to Dr. Neimeyer. We decided to print it as an AfterTalk Pandemic Weekly because many people adopted pets or lost beloved pets during the Pandemic, and this might resonate for them–the editors. Dear Dr. Neimeyer, I am not writing to ask a question, but rather to share my grief.
Loss of a Beloved Pet Read More »
by Anne Galt Saying goodbye to a beloved animal companion is hard at the best of times. But now, with so much isolation and uncertainty, the loss of that familiar comforting presence can seem unbearable. How can you cope when so much of normal life is already turned upside down? Much of the country is
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