http://blog.petstorest.com We’re Here to Help After Losing a Pet Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:51:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The feeling that one experiences when they lose a dog is often underestimated. Losing a dog can be the equivalent of losing your best friend and daily companion. Dogs serve as constant guardians who are loyal to a fault. Their selfless behavior and unconditional love reinforce the belief that they ... http://blog.petstorest.com/2011/06/02/dog-cremation-jewelry/ http://blog.petstorest.com/2011/05/28/cat-mom-hugs-baby-kitten/ Coping with the loss of a trusted feline friend can be a difficult task for any animal lover. Not only are your dealing with the death of a beloved animal companion, but the support and unconditional love that your cat once offered is now gone. This can be a difficult ... http://blog.petstorest.com/2011/05/28/cat-urns/ They leave hair on the sofa, paw prints in the concrete, toys in the yard, and when they pass away, empty places in our hearts. Since the dawn of time, pets have meant more to us than their roles as defenders-of-the-yard and catchers-of-mice might suggest. They are friends, family, deserving ... http://blog.petstorest.com/2011/03/29/furry-friend-may-your-spirit-fly-free-%e2%80%93-memorializing-a-pet/ When faced with the devastating loss of a special pet, you may want to firmly hold onto the memories that were shaped by the presence of this beloved creature. The warm colors and the smooth texture of wood serve as an excellent vessel to store the cremated remains of your ... http://blog.petstorest.com/2011/03/07/pet-memorial-urns-made-of-wood/ Losing a cat that has been a part of the family for years is hard to say the least.  Large cat urns are a fitting way to pay tribute to your beloved pet; you want to do something that is special, and demonstrates the love and respect you have for ... http://blog.petstorest.com/2011/02/10/unique-large-cat-urns/ by Sid Korpi, Animal Chaplain and author of Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss In my work as an animal chaplain, I help people to prepare for, cope with and move on after pet loss. Often, the pain of this loss is so acute, some people swear they will never ... http://blog.petstorest.com/2010/08/21/memorializing-your-pet/ Your best friend's pet died, and although you are not a pet owner yourself, you wonder how to comfort them through their grief.  Expressing sympathy for pet loss is not as hard as it may seem.  There are many things you can do to help comfort your friend during this ... http://blog.petstorest.com/2010/06/06/expressing-sympathy/ [caption id="attachment_359" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Pet Loss and Children"][/caption] Explaining the death of a loved one or even the concept of dying to a child is one of the toughest things you will ever do.  When it comes to pet loss, children often perceive in their mind that a pet will be ... http://blog.petstorest.com/2010/04/28/pet-loss-children/ To many people, this is very similar to the feelings experienced in losing a human friend or family member. People may say unkind things such as "Get over it - it was just a pet!" This is very cold and indifferent, but that is how some people feel. ... http://blog.petstorest.com/2010/02/07/the-loss-of-a-pet-can-be-difficult/