Pet loss grief; the pain explained | Sarah Hoggan DVM | TEDxTemecula

[MistyMorningMangoes]

In my 40 years of life, I’ve never felt such pain and sadness as I did (and do) when I lost my dog, Oscar. His tombstone says, “The Love of My Life” and he took a huge part of my heart with him when he left. I’ll never be the person I was before Oscar. Losing him changed me forever. It’s been 9 years and not one day has gone by that I haven’t thought of him. Not one day.

[AquaEvaUmi]

We lost our family dog yesterday and I can’t breathe. Big hugs to everyone who lost a best furry friend. ❤

[edisonestebanlpt]

I lost my dog today. I can not explain how painful it is. I miss him so bad.

[buzzardbeatniks]

"Friends we allow into our company, pets we allow into our solitude" - Robert Brault

[Luckybetta]

Losing a pet is like losing a child, best friend and family member, all rolled into one. 😢💔😭

[christopherjohnpaul]

Every time I lose a pet, I say “Never again, it hurts too much”! A few weeks go by and another pet finds me and I’m alive again! The cycle continues. I don’t think I can go through life without a pet. They complete me.

[unsgril]

We need to normalize grieving a pet. Not only is that love very real, but it changes your entire life. Your day to day routine. Constant reminder of your loss

[PaulinaStarr]

I never expected that the loss of my dogs would be more painful than the loss of parents. My parents were people who were independent and lived their own lives the way they saw fit. They made their own decisions and had their own lives and walked their own paths. My dogs relied on me, it was my responsibility to make decisions about their lives on their behalf. Their love is unconditional. They spent their lives loving me. I did the very best I could every day to provide the best world for them.

[love-lbbt]

The love of an animal is like no other.

[princessdaaahlingamor]

“In my own life, when I reached out for a hand… I found a paw.” So beautifully said. Thank you!

[kevind]

Losing a pet is utterly horrible and the anticipatory grief that goes with knowing they are sliding downwards is just as bad

[poomskins]

My wife and I lost our beloved hamster to cancer a few days ago. I feel so messed up inside, but I don’t feel like I can tell anyone (besides my wife, of course) because I’m a 30 year old man, and I’m not supposed to be this destroyed by the death of a hamster. The truth is, she brought me so much joy, and I loved her so deeply. I feel so broken and empty without her. It’s been exhausting to go to work every day and pretend I’m fine, but i immediately burst into tears when I get in the car and cry most of the evening every day. I haven’t told people because I don’t want anyone to criticize my pain or tell me it’s not a big deal because she was “just a hamster.”
I’m just hurting so badly, and this seems like a safe place to say it. Thanks for your time.

[mythandmighty]

I am a 65 years old single male. My only families are two cats. One of them passed away yesterday and I was devastated. She is only 7 years old and I feel like losing a daughter. It is so hard to move on my life now. I think people reading this understand what I am talking about.

[JessieNPets]

Animals don't lie or betray you nor do they abandon you

[psyche]

People who have never loved an animal truly will never understand the profound love a human and an animal share. It is not just a bond, it is a connection.

[randomthoughtstoday]

"Your pet is better than you at forgiveness". This is 100 percent true.

[hippieschick]

I just feel so so sick inside 14 yrs my best friend..now what? I want the grief to stop but the waves of grief are real...Lilly my sweet sweet girl...I miss you

[aks_krm]

I lost my pet dog yesterday... I am 38 years old but crying like a baby alone... I feel like being betrayed by my pet for leaving me alone...there is no one waiting for me right in the front door while wagging his tail to greet me that he is happy that u r home...oh god this is so hard and i have never ever experienced such pain and grief.. 😭😭

[deedee]

My baby Luna got put to sleep today. She was my world. She rescued and saved me, now she’s gone…. My soul is crushed. I haven’t stopped crying and I’ve never felt this pain in my entire existence. Thank you for the video ❤

[Aveen]

I have never cried so much as I did when my last cat died. It was definitely harder than any human I've lost. Absolute agony.