Ask any dog owner and they will tell you, that a dog is not just an animal that shares our home, they are a member of the family. This is something that was often debated by people who are not dog owners, but now we have experts who reveal something we knew all along.
One of the most difficult things a pet owner will have to go through is losing their beloved furry friend. Dog owners will tell you that it is a grieving process, just as we would grieve if we lost a human member of the family.
The unfortunate reality for pet owners is that dogs tend to live shorter lives than humans. With a typical lifespan of between 10 and 13 years, there is a likelihood we will have to face this difficult time when we bring a pet into our family.
Despite the fact that pet owners will mourn the loss of a dog, many well-meaning friends may tell them that it is not the same as losing a human companion. Most of them do so out of kindness, but it doesn’t feel kind when you are dealing with it directly.
According to Julie Axelrod, a psychologist, we lose a sense of comfort and unconditional love when we lose someone who is close to us. Because the things that we are accustomed to are gone, it’s unimaginable for us to have to deal with it.
We may speak about things that we have done with them in the past, such as cuddling with them on the sofa or going for a long walk with them in nature.
Something similar happens when we lose a pet, as it is a sudden change that we must deal with.
If you’ve ever lost a pet, you understand the feelings that you went through. It is good to know that there is someone who understands it with us, and they explained it in the following video:
