“Grieving the loss of a pet can be just as painful as the loss of a human.”
Leon was a significant part of Sarma's life and was often featured on social media and the docuseries Bad Vegan.Pet grief specialists highlighted the deep bond between humans and their pets and its emotional impact.
Jessica Bryan, a psychotherapist with a special interest in grief and the human-animal bond, admitted that, as opposed to our society’s standard aftercare procedures,, and memorialization for humans, there is no established norm for pet loss, leaving grievers lost, “as if they are in unchartered waters.”There is a view that humans are far superior to animals, and, therefore, the grief of an animal is minimized and considered insignificant.
As a result, when pets die, owners’ daily routines are “destroyed,” Brenda explained, adding: “Along with our new unstructured routine, we feel mentally confused and overwhelmed.”households own a pet. That’s up from 56% in 1988, pet ownership statistics show. Moreover, 97% of pet owners consider their pets a part of their family.also shows that owning animals decreases stress, improves heart health, and even helps children with their emotional and social skills.
To alleviate some of the heartache, Jessica spoke favorably of integrating a support group, as it may provide “much-needed validation and normalize pet grief.”
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