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Coping with pet loss
Grief over the passing of a pet is very real, and coping can be a challenging and even misunderstood process. But know that when you’re ready, there are resources we’ve compiled that can help you cope with the grief and sadness of losing a pet.
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More ways to cope with the loss of a pet
Pets make our hearts fuller for loving them, leaving us forever changed. Memorializing them when they pass can help bring comfort in our grief.
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Monthly animal blessings
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Create a pet memorial
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Find memorial gifts that comfort
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Remembering your pet to save lives
When you celebrate the memory of your pet, the love for your pet lives on.
You'll be helping the animals at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary — and homeless pets around the country — live their best lives when you create an online memorial, make a donation in memory, or purchase meaningful pet remembrance gifts.
A month of pet remembrance
No matter where you live, you can attend our virtual and in-person gatherings to remember and celebrate special pets who are gone from our lives.
Remembering and sharing are a part of the grieving process
To share memories and photos of your pet, create a memorial page. If you’re not ready to create a page, you can help homeless pets waiting to live their best lives with a gift in memory of your special pet.