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But I thought this was a great article on MSNBC about dealing with the loss of a pet. It made me feel good to know that it was discussed on national television and maybe, just maybe, some of those non-pet lovers will think before they say "it's just a dog" or "it's just a cat".
Here's the link
Thanks for sharing the article, Logan. Having it discussed on National TV is great too!
I think you really have to love a pet to feel the grief a pet lover goes through when their dog/cat/rabbit/bird/etc... passes away. In December of 99, I was at my Uncle's house when his Great Dane died. I couldn't understand the emotions he and his wife had. I did (to my everlasting shame) think: "It's just a dog; why all the fuss." It wasn't till we got Drake and I became so attached to him that I understood what Sam went through. Today, if I even hear of anyone else's pet passing away, I grieve. Once I had accepted my dog as a part of the family and not "just a dog" did I learn the heartbreak that came along with the loss of a pet.
It’s important to have a good support group — friends, family, people who understand how important your pet was in your life.
Thank God for Pet Talk!
Finally, someone in the media that understands how most people feel about their pets.
I think Warren Eckstein is a great animal lover and has written many books, but I am embarassed to say :o that I have never read any of them!! LOL!!! Anyway, as I said, I'm "preaching to the choir" as I know all of you feel just like I do, but I'm glad to know that Network TV is willing to allow these thoughts on their program in the midst of so many other newsworthy stories.
Logan
Thanks for the article Logan. It had good into in it that can be helpful even to the most experience pet owners!
Great article - many thanks Logan for posting it. At last people are being advised to mourn a pet. Maybe we've known it for years I'm just pleased others are being told it's quite normal to grieve for a much loved pet. Hooray! Quite a break through!
Lynne