The Loss of a Pet
by Wallace Sife
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Author: Wallace SifeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-11-07
ISBN: 0764579304
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Howell Book House
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Pet people are special human beings; we have so much love to give; without pets, our lives would be far less enjoyable, productive and lonelier. The bond we develop with pets is as wonderful and rewarding as it is fascinating and practical.
Some animals have an amazing capacity for loving us. Anyone who has ever loved a pet knows the very special magic they give us. Pets have become a basic part of our social evolution. Our natural role as steward is part of our basic human need to love and be loved. People who do not have companion animals have no idea what they are missing!
Many people are lonely and need to have pets to take the place of family located far away. The bonding is essential medicine for the owner. When a pet dies, it is normal for us to grieve and suffer a unique sense of bereavement. After the initial stages of mourning, we realize that the deeply personal spiritual aspects of the bond remain unbroken. Many of us feel compelled to find a replacement, as we need to go on loving others.
Sometimes it makes good sense to get another pet before the older one dies. If the older animal accepts the presence of a younger interloper, things settle down and harmony can exist. There will be another cat to love and care for, and help to buffer some of the sorrow. I tried this, as Star is thirteen plus years now (I've had her since she was born), but she absolutely refused to be in the same room with the little boy kitten.
The loss of a pet is a terrible experience but it feels worse when the cat just disappears. Comet, Star's father, did just that. The grieving stages feel unending, and Dr. Sife recommends "conscious repression of the feelings and bad memories" as to "reconcile a problem, it seems to be the only release from endless anguish." Not knowing what happened means you can find no closure. Animals know when something is going to happen from the tension the owner has. I had to let the little one go, not just because Star would not accept him, but he needed the freedom to roam, as all tomcats do, and our small apartment was just not big enough for both to be a bother to each other. After only a month, there was a bond built up between us, but for the sake of sanity he had to go. I spent days of walking around the area trying to find him, but now I think perhaps he will be our 'ghost' kitty forevermore.
This book is full of pictures of monuments and unique gravestone for loved pets. Ligeia was poisoned when she was seven years old, half Star's age, and it was as if a child had died. Tosca, my medicine cat, lived to a ripe old age of 19 years, but I had no way to go see her anymore and she just flat gave up as her arthritis got the best of her. When you have a pet you love, they will forever be a part of your inner being. dead or alive.
Summary of The Loss of a Pet
Understanding helps heal the hurt when you lose a petA cherished pet gives you boundless, unconditional love and occupies a special place in your routine, your home, and your heart. When your pet dies, that warm, special place becomes a sad, empty space. This book helps you understand:
* The grieving process, including typical stages of grief and techniques for coping
* Grieving for a missing pet, one you had to give up because of a change in life situation, and other difficult circumstances
* Children and the death of a pet
* Euthanasia, including important considerations
* Religion and the death of a pet, with articles by various religious leaders
* Aftercare facilities, including an extensive index of pet cemeteries, crematories, and memorial gardens
The Loss of a Pet, Third Edition has new expanded information, is filled with practical suggestions, resources, and most importantly, compassion and understanding. This important book helps you cope and reassures you that you are not alone.
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