181643 1154 Pets General Pets true Fri, 15 May 2009 08:04:48 -0700 /system/videos/0/43/16/18/181643.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pets, animal, animals How To Cope When a Pet Dies http://www.howcast.com/videos/181643-How-To-Cope-When-a-Pet-Dies http://www.howcast.com/videos/181643-How-To-Cope-When-a-Pet-Dies/edit approved 94 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=181643"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=181643" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 10 michaelrsanchez http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/181643/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1188 false false false 71055 1 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/181643/18.jpg Allow yourself to grieve Don’t be embarrassed that you’re so upset. Your pet was a big part of your life. Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty or silly for grieving.

]]> 71056 2 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/181643/30.jpg Memorialize your pet Have a memorial that celebrates your pet’s life, whether it’s gathering loved ones to reminisce, or planting something in your yard that will serve as a tribute.

]]> 71057 3 41 Tip Making an annual donation to a pet charity or local shelter on the anniversary of your pet’s death both honors your pet and helps other animals.

]]> 71058 4 50 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/181643/50.jpg Pick up the pieces As you are grieving, give away, throw away, or put away your pet’s bowl, toys, brushes, bedding, and other items they used daily. Keeping a few keepsakes is OK, but you don’t want to flood yourself with daily reminders.

]]> 71059 5 63 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/181643/63.jpg Don't replace them right away Resist the temptation to get another pet right away. You don’t want to bring an animal into your home when you’re feeling despondent. When you’re ready, you’ll know, but a good rule of thumb is to wait at least six months.

]]> 71060 6 75 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/181643/75.jpg Be patient Be patient. Know that it’s going to take time before you feel good again.

]]> 71061 7 82 Fact Six months after the death of a pet, 35 percent of pet owners are still grieving, and 22 percent are still struggling with the loss a year later.

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