"About six weeks ago, my husband and I had to say goodbye to our quirky and snuggly little toy poodle, Lily. When we adopted her as a senior dog, we knew her time with us was going to be relatively limited. Yet over the past four years, she became deeply ingrained in our little family, and discussing her daily antics was a popular conversation topic. She became an inseparable part of our lives, which made saying goodbye so very painful."
"If you've ever had a pet, you already know that losing them is a unique kind of sorrow. And now that the holiday season is upon us, it's difficult to feel very merry when you're missing your best friend. (This is the time of year when we'd dress Lily up in ridiculous holiday outfits and hide special treats in her stocking.) The season, with all its nostalgia, can make the absence of a beloved animal feel sharper than ever."
"According to pet memorial service Resting Rainbow, one way to create meaning during this season is to intentionally honor your pet's memory. This could be something as simple as hanging an ornament with their name or photo, lighting a candle in their honor or setting up a small holiday display with their picture or favorite toy. These gestures can offer a heartfelt way to keep their presence alive in your life."
Owners said goodbye to their senior toy poodle Lily after adopting her with the understanding that her time would be limited. Over four years Lily became deeply ingrained in the family and her daily antics were a frequent topic of conversation. The holiday season magnified the absence and made festive moments painful, since traditions like dressing Lily in outfits and hiding treats highlighted her absence. Resting Rainbow recommends intentionally honoring a pet’s memory with ornaments, candles, photos, or displays and visiting places the pet loved to experience sadness and gratitude. Grief is nonlinear; setting boundaries and allowing all emotions can help navigate holidays while grieving.
Read at The Mercury News
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