Mourning Paws

17/08/2024

I personally love this poem so much ! It provides me comfort and deep gratitude. I hope you all find some peace and ease reading it as much as I have. ❤

13/08/2024

The Grief that occurs when one has lost a beloved pet requires Strength, Courage, Understanding and Support. One does not need to grieve alone... there are resources available to that can help. Check with your veterinarian for support group information, perhaps they have a list of grief counselors. In the meantime, please take a look at our website, we have some very supportive and informational articles that may help. Please go to the following link and take a look: https://mourningpaws.org/
Please remember.... You are not alone ❤

10/08/2024

There is no wrong way to grieve. It is your process...period. You are DOING YOUR BEST... period. Honor yourself, reach out if you need help... and remember, you are not alone. ❤

06/08/2024

When we are grieving the loss of our beloved pet, we need community, a special someone who is there no matter what... that community or someone that gets you... that person you feel safe with... ❤ Remember this: You are NOT alone ❤

03/08/2024

Taking care of ourselves as best we can when we are grieving is so important.
What does self-care look like for you ? Please share your insights and tips ❤

30/07/2024

Pets do grieve the loss of a family member, wether it be a human or another pet in the household.
If you have a pet that is grieving you can do the following:
* Stay with their same schedule,
* Give them extra attention,
* Initiate new activities and well as continue with the activtivites they already love.
* If your pet seems severely depressed check with your veterinarian.
And... Remember... you are not alone ❤
Have any of you experienced a pet that is grieving ?

27/07/2024

We are in our lifetime going to deal with grief, either our own, a loved one´s or a friends. Just being there..an ear to hear their words, sitting beside them, and if they ask..a hug. If you are the one that is grieving, remember, it is okay to ask for what you need. ❤️

23/07/2024

Grief, even on a good day can be so overwhelming. Due to impermanence, grief comes and goes just like a wave...not permanently, but in varying degrees. We can embrace the moments of relief with gratitude, peace and ease. ❤
How do you embrace your moments of being triggered, and how do you move through them ? We would love to have you share with us, if you feel comfortable doing so.

20/07/2024

The loss of a beloved pet is so, so hard. They are our family, friend and caretaker.
If you are not feeling strong now due to a recent loss, perhaps these words will help you feel enpowered, hopeful and filled with love and empathy, especially for yourself. ❤
You are not alone... please share...we are here ❤

18/07/2024

Navigating the feelings of loss before it happens is so pervasive. Knowing that due to disease or ageing that our beloved pets passing is imminent is so, so difficult to go through.
There are many coping strategies we can incorporate into our lives to help us.... perhaps some of the following will be helpful :
* Ask for help if you need it. ...many veterinary practices have names of veterinary social or therapists that specialize with grief.
* Create a bucket list for your pet.
* Discuss end-of-life options for your pet.... with your veterinarian, your family.
* Take it one day at a time, sometimes one moment at a time.
* Remember this... you are not alone ❤❤

16/07/2024

Pet loss is hard enough for adults... but can be particularly hard for children. The loss of a pet is most likely the childs first experience with loss. Providing a safe space and being open to their needs is so important, and will have a lasting impact on them. ❤
Have any of you had to navigate this difficult time with your children ? If so and if you feel comfortable doing so, share your experience. Was their anything in particular you did that might be helpful for others to utilize?

13/07/2024

Grief is a privilege. Even though grief is so very painful, the knowledge, the acknowledgement of the love that caused the grief is huge. From grief, comes the gift of gratitude. ❤

09/07/2024

When a senior loses a beloved pet, there are unseen factors that perhaps many of us may not consider.
There are ways to help. We can help them create a gathering of friends for them. Point them in the direction of a grief group. Perhaps just go for a walk with them... encourage them to bring their beloved pets collar and leash on the walk.
Do any of you have thoughts or experience with a senior who has a lost a pet ? Please share with us your experiences ❤

06/07/2024

As we grieve and mourn the loss of our wonderful pet, we are able to think about them more as a happy past memory and less as a painful present absence. We may still feel pain at the loss, but it is not as acute as it once was.
We can move forward, we can have some peace and ease, and embrace the love we felt for them as the treasure´s that they were and still are. ❤

02/07/2024

Going through the grieving and mourning process after the loss of a pet is exhausting. The Mourning Paws website contains some articles that perhaps will ease the exhaustion. We invite you to take a look at the following link: https://mourningpaws.org/. We truly hope that if you are struggling, that they help afford you some peace and ease about your grief. ❤

29/06/2024

When I read this the other day, it really impacted me. The beloved pets that we have lost are our someones. I understand that I personally will not ever get over completely all of my someone's.... and that is okay. ❤ This reading fills me with hope. We hope it does the same for you ❤
How does this reading impact you ? Do you feel similarly ? Please share with us if you feel comfortable doing so ❤

25/06/2024

We love our pets with all of hearts and souls. When we lose a pet, the grief can be so intense. The Mourning Paws website contains articles that can help you navigate the loss, and hopefully realize.... there is no such thing as separation. ❤
Take a look here: https://mourningpaws.org/ Our hope is that we can help you find some healing. 💖

22/06/2024

“Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” –Oscar Wilde
Having a special journal to write down all the feelings, I repeat all the feelings is important to the healing process. Something about putting pen to paper, from head to heart allows one to have clarity, peace and some ease. ❤
Have any of you tried this ?

18/06/2024

When we are grieving the loss of a beloved pet, the feelings can be so intense. It is hard to remember to celebrate our strength, our ability to keep putting one foot in front of the other ❤️ Each day, each moment can be so hard.... remember this you are not alone and don't forget... celebrate your strength 💖

15/06/2024

The loss of a beloved pet can be a huge storm... a storm of all kinds of feelings. Remember.... there is no timeline for grief. There is no rush to "get over it ". Take all the time you need. ❤ Please feel free to reach out...You are not alone. ❤

11/06/2024

People aren´t trying to be hurtful with platitudes. They just have no idea what to do or say. It´s OK to instruct them on how to be helpful to you! Connecting with others can be very powerful in managing your grief, but only when it feels constructive for you ❤

08/06/2024

Without boundaries, we may feel overwhelmed and stressed. Boundaries are specific limits and needs that you define to create a healthy space between you and another person. They allow you to feel healthy, safe, and comfortable. - whatsyourgrief.com

Have you succesfully set boundaries while grieving ? What did or does this look like for you ?

04/06/2024

The grief and the mourning process from losing a pet can and often does feel like you are climbing Everest.... It takes courage. You are not alone in this journey. ❤ Remember it is not a race, but a journey. You can do this... You are not alone ❤

01/06/2024

Navigating the loss of a beloved pet is so, so difficult. Grief is a sign that love has been a huge part of your life, of having an open heart. Perhaps Dr. Kiefer's article " 5 Ways Your Pet Loss Grief Is Not Abnormal " will help give you some insight, peace and ease to what you are going through. Please click on this link and take a look : https://mourningpaws.org/?p=95 ❤

28/05/2024

When we lose a beloved pet our heart feels broken into a thousand pieces. It can be so hard to put one foot in front of the other. To be able to navigate all the feelings, even identify just what are we feeling. Slowly, we can walk up that difficult path and start to heal. ❤ Our Mourning Paws website contains helpful articles to support you on this path.... and please remember..... You are not alone ❤❤
Please click here and take a look: https://mourningpaws.org/

25/05/2024

Gratitude and Love walk hand in hand. Knowing that our beloved pets are missed, have impacted us so deeply and made us better people is so important. We can and do carry them all in our hearts, and that in and of itself is a wonderful thing. ❤

23/05/2024

21/05/2024

"Few things in this life compare to the pain and sorrow of losing a pet. They lift our heads and fill our hearts with the kind of love that few others can".... Nellah Bailey McGough

Those of us at Mourning Paws understand the loss of a beloved pet, that is what brought us together. ❤ Our website contains informative articles that will answer some of your questions about grief, and how to navigate it. Please take a look here: https://mourningpaws.org/

18/05/2024

This quote speaks to the loss, all the emotions we feel that come up when we lose a beloved pet. As painful as it is...and it is painful, it signifies the depth of our affection for our pet. Can we reframe this feeling, look at it differently , with hope ? How about this: At the center of grief is love with everywhere to go.

Please share with us your thoughts about this quote ❤

14/05/2024

Have you looked at our website recently ? If you have not we are inviting you to take a virtual stroll... we have changed the look and hopefully you will find it easy to navigate, to find the information that will be so helpful for your pet loss grief journey. ❤❤

A quick click on the following link will take you there : https://mourningpaws.org/