Coping with Pet Loss | What do do when your companion crosses the rainbow bridge

Pets often add

Like humans, there are triggers all around that remind you of your pet

You may second guess yourself or feel guilt if you had to make an end-of-life decision or if the death was particularly premature

The loss of a child's pet may trigger a sense of guilt and helplessness as the child grieves

The loss of a pet may trigger memories of prior losses and open old wounds

This was the only secure relationship I ever had. Death of your parent's pet

The loss of a pet may trigger reflection on your own mortality