Our pets are brought into our homes and our hearts, where they
are cherished and loved. We talk to them, sharing our secrets,
dreams, and fears with them. We trust them with our hearts and
they listen to all we have to say. What more could we possibly
ask for? Unfortunately our treasured companions have much
shorter life spans than we do. Saying good-bye is never easy,
but knowing what to expect and realizing that you’re not alone
can make the grieving process a lot easier. There are five
stages of mourning that most people pass through, although
everyone experiences them at different intensity levels, for
varying lengths of time, and not always in the same order. Along
the way some of the stages converge and overlap. One of the most
important things to realize is that the feelings are normal.
Denial is an escape from the difficult reality of what has
happened and allows you to sidestep the pain and hurt for a
little while. Sometimes you’ll almost hear Rover’s collar
jingle, or swear you can almost feel Felix