Coping With The Loss of a Dog Is Never Easy
Why Do We Love Dogs So Much?
At some point many of us dog lovers will find ourselves searching on how to cope with a loss of a dog. Dogs are such honest and loving creatures. One is always ready to greet you as you arrive home. If you’re feeling sad, your pet dog comforts you by cuddling or licking. They’re great companions when walking or jogging in the park. To put it simply, dogs make your life brighter and meaningful.
That being said, you might have recently lost your beloved dog and searching for advice to cope with the loss of a dog. Losing our dog might be one of the most painful events that may occur in your life. Grieving the loss of a dog may take a month or even a year before everything goes back to normal. Emotional health is really important and mourning too much might be bad. Today, we will be talking about a few tips to overcome the pain of losing a dog and we will show you some amazing pictures captured in the sky that might prove that all dogs go to heaven. Keep reading!
Tip #1: Accept That Dogs Have Shorter Lifespans Than Their Humans
All living things die. This is a truth that humans, animals, and other living beings here on earth have to accept. On average, dogs may live up to 10-13 years. Dogs that live past these might be considered lucky. Learn to face the fact that you’re dog will have to die sooner than you. Things come and go and this is true for dogs.
Stop wishing that your dog is still alive. Comfort yourself by thinking that he or she is happily running and prancing on a place where everything is peaceful and calm.
Tip #2: Get in Touch With Experienced Dog Owners
There are tons of people out there who might have various dogs as a pet. Oftentimes, such people regularly experience losing their beloved pets many times. Consider these people as masters in coping with the pain of grieving the loss of a dog. Get in touch with them by joining dog community organizations or online forums. Share your experience with these people and they will be more than happy to give you expert advice.
Tip #3: Don’t Throw Away Your Dog’s Memorabilia
A few people mourning the loss of their dog choose to throw their pet’s photos, leash, toys, and other memorabilia. Doing this won’t help ease the pain for it will leave them confused and lost later on. What we suggest is that you do not follow this example. Instead, you should keep all stuff that belongs to your dog. Relive and dwell on the happy memories that you had with your dog by making an album out of his or her photos, keeping his or her toys, and taking care of other belongings.
Tip #5: Create A Song, Poem, or Novel That Revolves Around the Life of Your Dog
Creative works are one of the best ways for you to express and release your emotions. Speaking of this, making a song, poem, or novel is a great way for you to release and express the pain of losing your beloved pet. A song materializes your grief through the use of tones and words. A poem, on the other hand, expresses the pain of losing your dog in a clear yet verbally beautiful manner. Lastly, a novel is perfect if you want to completely recall the moments you hand with your dog.
Tip #6: Don’t Remain Stagnant, Do Other Things
Doing nothing will not help you cope at grieving over the loss of your dog. Staying at home and remaining stagnant while you’re mourning will lead to problems such as depression, guilt, anxiety, etc. This is the reason why you should try to go out even if you’re not willing to do so. Take a walk in the park and breathe some fresh air. Doing this will energize your mind, body, and soul.
If you’re good at drawing or painting, grab a few paints and canvass and put your dog back to life through painting. You may also opt to visit close friends for emotional support.
And that’s it! The tips that we’ve mentioned might help you to relieve the emotional pain of grieving the loss of a dog. Grieving over your pet is perfectly normal. It shows that you’re someone who values and respects the importance of animals in our lives. Just remember not to overdo it.
Your dog may be gone right now and you might think that there is no easy way on how to cope with a loss of a dog. However, the memories that you’ve had with your pet will exist forever as long as you don’t try to forget it. This is more than enough reason for you to stop mourning and get your feet back on track. After all, your beloved dog won’t be happy to see you sad.
Source: Video from @DogPhilo Academy via YouTube
