You Are Not Alone
We understand that losing a pet is not just heartbreaking—it can be life-altering. "Devastating" often doesn't begin to describe the depth of grief that follows the passing of a beloved companion. The pain is real, and so is the silence they leave behind.
While you're here, we invite you to take a quiet walk through the park. Meet the animals who call this place home—each one full of life, love, and waiting for a connection.
We know that no one can ever replace a lost loved one. But it is possible to offer love again—and in doing so, to give another soul a second chance at life, and yourself a path toward healing.
What is grief ?
Grief is the response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or some living thing that has died, to which a bond or affection was formed. Although conventionally focused on the emotional response to loss, grief also has physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, cultural, spiritual and philosophical dimensions. Credits - Wikipedia
The Grieving Process
Losing a loved one whom you have created a bond with is intense and a feeling that can never be explained.
For some the grieving process can be long and needs to be addressed in order not to affect your day to day life.
Shock
IThe shock of losing a loved one especially a pet whom your communication has not been with words or gifts or earhtly possessions but that with compassion is totally different feeling no amount of words can describe this sudden empty space that suddenly paralyzes the world around you.
The Healing Process
Denial - Refusing to accept the irepairable loss one has to face.
Anger and Frustration - Something that we all go through with ourselves for not being able to do something to keep our pet alive.
Depression - Lack of energy and intense sadness and a feeling of everything being terminal.
The above are normal feelings for every human and time is the only healing factor.
Accepting a loss
Testing- A new situation and experimenting what life actually means. reaching out to support groups or friends and family can help sometimes.
Decision Making - Accepting the new situation and coming out with optimism to deal with the loss in a positive way. Inetgrating yourself with realty reflecting on your experience as a renewed person