Share Your Pet Loss Stories
Through my own experiences of pet loss I've learnt that every one of our pets is unique and when they leave us they leave behind so many wonderful memories.
When they suffer a loss of a pet, many people find that they want to write their experiences down. Not only to capture their memories but also as a way of making their way through pet grief and moving on to pet grief recovery.
George - Now at Rainbow Bridge
"Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own lives."
- John Galsworthy
Writing can be a really effective way of expressing your feelings and remembering what made your pet so special to you. Being a pet owner myself and one that has loved and lost many pets, I remember feeling the need to not only share my pet's story and to read the experiences of others coping with pet death and pet bereavement, but also to find stories similar to my own.
For this reason as well as dividing your pet grief stories according to pet type, I will also be creating pages for specific types of pet loss and have added a Search this Site Page to enable you to find the stories you are searching for as quickly as possible. It is my hope that doing so will provide extra comfort for those suffering the loss of a pet in especially traumatic circumstances.
Would you like to share Your Story?
Would you like to share your experiences of losing a pet with others to comfort and reassure them that they can make it through too?
Did you find the loss of your pet more difficult than you expected and if so how did you feel and how did you cope?
Did you have your pet cremated or buried in a pet cemetery and would like to share your experience with others?
Did you hold a service or ceremony for your pet?
Did you do something special to commemorate your pet's life?
Have you any thoughts or tips to share about pet grief and loss?
Would you like to tell the story of your pet's life and death and what they meant to you?
Share your experiences of Pet Loss
Do you have a great story about pet loss? Share it here!
Read other Pet Loss Stories from our Visitors
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'My Sweet Boy - Mommy Misses You So Much'Your Pet Loss Stories
Hi Popi,
It's been exactly seven days ago that you crossed the Rainbow Bridge and I miss you so much. I am still worried about how tragically you departed …
I Miss Her
After school one day I arrived home. Everything was at normal. At around 4 pm I went upstairs to start homework. I noticed my cat on the base of the staircase …
My Tezzie
Tezzie came to me as a rescue cat when he was 11 years old. He had previously lived with a lady in Liverpool who had died and it was my great good fortune …
Your Pet Loss Stories
'<3 Tinker and Fluffy <3'
My dog's name was Tinker. She was 2 and a half years old, we lost her in our house fire, along with our cat Fluffy who was 3 years.
Every Monday I …
Snickers and Me!
My best friend was a 9 year old Beagle. He brought our family so much love, caring, loyalty, and taught us the most important thing of all. unconditional …
Did I Do The Right Thing
I had my lovely boy put down on Dec 2 and I feel so overwhelming guilty. I had 3 vets trying to figure out what was wrong with no conclusion. I so wish …
My Precious Mary-Megan
My dogs name was Mary-Megan she was a very loving English Springer Spaniel.
It was July 4 2012 Mary Megan had to go to the vet she had pyometra so …
'Why Dogs Die and We Live On'Your Pet Loss Stories
I always wondered why dogs live such a short life and just when we love them the most, they leave us. Seems real unfair, no matter if you believe in a …
Your Pet Loss Stories
'I Lost My Heart Yesterday'
I put my dog to sleep yesterday, which was the hardest thing I ever had to do. He was 14 years old and so sick, that I had to let him go. My heart is broken …
Your Pet Loss Stories
'My Stupid Mistakes Caused My Fur Baby's Death'
It's been three months since I lost my four-year-old cat baby Rufus and I miss him very much. The worst of it is I realized I've got only myself to blame. …
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