When Should You Get a New Pet?

Once you become a pet parent, you become a pet lover for life. Owning a pet offers nothing but pure joy. However, in this transitory world, nothing is permanent and your pet will leave you one day. Coping with the death of a pet isn’t easy. It’s like losing a family member. During this stage of grief, pets deserve a tribute, with which you can honor them properly.

If you are in a difficult time of your life, going through your final days with your pet, we, first of all, provide you with our heartfelt and most sincerest of condolences. Pets are an immense source of happiness for all pet owners, losing one is too great a loss.

Once some time has passed, there might come a day when you will ask: when should I get another one?

Did You Ever Lose a Pet Before?

If you have lost a pet for the very first time, we recommend taking as long as you need to make your mind. However, if you have lost a pet before, you are the better judge of the question you ask. Do know that when you get a new pet, you are not at all replacing your lost pet, but are in a way honoring them by taking in a new life. If you have lost a pet before, then you know how long you mourned and how long it took to find closure and can, keeping that time in mind, better decide for yourself when you are ready. If this is your first time, then give yourself all the time you need.

Processing Grief and Taking Care of Yourself

People process emotions differently. Some express themselves to anybody willing to listen, some trust only a close few with the lamentation. While a few others do not say anything at all, mourning on the inside. None of these ways is a wrong way to grieve. It is your right and it is important to mourn your loss in whatever way you feel brings you closure. But if you need someone to talk to, be sure to leave a comment; we will talk to you.

Losing a pet is different for each owner. Check in with yourself and process grief. Take care of yourself. Some people choose to ignore their rising feelings and try way too hard to not think about their loss, which is wrong. You deserve closure and so does your pet. So, should you ever need anyone to listen, we are here.

How Can You Honor Your Pet?

Our goal is to provide your pet with a dignified burial so that you can honor them. Peaceful Paws Memorial honors your pet with pet cremation service provisions, joining you and seeing you through your difficult time.

Remember, you are not alone and we are here to help you through this loss.