tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103883519724842475.post6853423677872116980..comments2023-11-04T17:12:02.088-04:00Comments on New England Pet Hospice: Pack Grief: Signs and SuggestionsNew England Pet Hospicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06957334224563328271noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103883519724842475.post-52913521887630979142012-03-21T08:25:59.050-04:002012-03-21T08:25:59.050-04:00How beautiful, Emily. Our animals have complex re...How beautiful, Emily. Our animals have complex relationships that we don't always understand and even when they seem to be on different pages, they appreciate each others company and presence. hey often seem lost for a few hours or a few days afterwards, staying close to where the companion died, is buried, or used to spend time. Sometimes they will even yowl or cry, other times just settle in and want to be there. Like you, he will need extra support and attention as he processes the loss.<br /><br />Keep us posted as to how he (and you) are doing and let us know if we can be of any help.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Heather<br /><br />Heather Merrill, C.T.<br />Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement<br />Founder and Director<br />New England Pet Hospice, Inc.New England Pet Hospicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06957334224563328271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103883519724842475.post-67496599869949091702012-03-20T18:55:45.515-04:002012-03-20T18:55:45.515-04:00My girl cat who died last night and our boy cat we...My girl cat who died last night and our boy cat were never close. It took many years for them to be civil to eachother. They never slept together, groomed eachother and rarely could walk by eachother without a hiss ensuing. Today, my boy cat is lying on our bed where Alexis died last night. That is NOT a place he normally sleeps unless it is night time. I think he misses her...EmilyTheChefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326276350115933891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103883519724842475.post-8299210453927505842011-07-07T18:29:13.049-04:002011-07-07T18:29:13.049-04:00Thank you, Jillian. I couldn't agree more abo...Thank you, Jillian. I couldn't agree more about allowing the remaining animals to see, smell and be with the departed animal. BrightHaven and Angel's Gate, animal sanctuaries and hospices, actually hold a wake for their animals in which the other animals at the sanctuary have an opportunity to do just that and they find it makes a big difference. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this important point.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Heather<br />Founder and Team Leader<br />New England pet Hospice, Inc.New England Pet Hospicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06957334224563328271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103883519724842475.post-31853134899323508242011-07-07T13:05:14.288-04:002011-07-07T13:05:14.288-04:00Super article!
I teach pet first aid, CPR & c...Super article! <br />I teach pet first aid, CPR & care certification classes in Los Angeles. When a pet owner has multiple pets and one gets sick and dies outside the home (at the vet's office, for example), we advise the pet parent to bring the body of the deceased animal home so that the remaining pets can sniff it and understand that their companion has crossed over the rainbow bridge. Otherwise, the remaining pets don't have that closure and may be confused about where their companion is.Jillian Myershttp://www.healthypawsla.comnoreply@blogger.com