Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing a Relative or Friend
“Many bereaved pet owners will even mistakenly interpret ambiguous sights and sounds as the movements, pants and whimpers of the deceased pet.”
“Many bereaved pet owners will even mistakenly interpret ambiguous sights and sounds as the movements, pants and whimpers of the deceased pet.”
“It sounds so cliché, but she gave me the ability to laugh again — real, unabridged laughter. When you’re mourning the loss of someone close to you, a lot of pretending happens.”
“The desire to lie next to something that smells like the deceased creature is not unlike a widow sleeping with her husband’s coat – the smell is comforting.”