Pet Bereavement Support Group

The loss of a pet or animal to which one has become emotionally bonded can be an intense loss, comparable with the death of a loved one. Whilst there is strong evidence that animals can feel such loss for other animals, this community focuses on human feelings, when an animal is lost, dies or otherwise is departed.

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Missing him in the most unusual places

JewelChick
JewelChick
Ive had many moments of really deeply feeling the loss of my Rupert at what seem to be odd times and places. I went out of town recently, and missed him terribly. I dont know if it was because it was the first time Id been there since he passed, and I knew he wouldnt be there to greet me when I got back this time. Or maybe it was because I felt particularly alone on this business trip.

But last night was the weirdest. AT THE KATY PERRY CONCERT. :)
Im not super-familiar with all her music, so when she started to sing Unconditionally, I didnt have any thoughts one way or another beyond, Have I heard this one or not? But immediately after having that thought, I listened to the words and thought of Rupert. It made me cry. I know thats how he loved us.

I hope he knew he was loved in the same way, and still is.
annettearizona
annettearizona
Rupert knows and is with you wherever you are! Do you happen to have one of his dog tags? Perhaps you could put it on your keyring?
billwfriend
billwfriend
He knows you loved him how could he not know?
JewelChick
JewelChick
I know he felt very loved by us. But I hope that he can/could somehow understand just how deeply; how important he was to us, and will always be. And I hope that he knew he was loved unconditionally that no matter what he did (or refused to do ;) ), we loved him the same.
JewelChick
JewelChick
AnnetteArizona: I have a lock of his hair in a glass locket that I wear sometimes. I always did his grooming, so I kept a little Rupert curl from one of his haircuts.
annettearizona
annettearizona
I remember after we lost our previous dog-it seemed like months we're still finding her hair around :)

As long as rupert is in your heart and your thoughts-he will know how much you cared
Andy729
Andy729
I get very sad just driving past the pet store. I would always stop in and get Maxine some of her favorite chew sticks then surprise her at home with the treats.
SingYourGutsOut
SingYourGutsOut
Our pets are very smart and I believe that when they die and go over the Rainbow Bridge that they know without a doubt how much we loved them and how important they were to us. Even tho' I have a busy puppy I still miss my poodle Tommy. Every so often I will see something that we shared together and it brings back memories.
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