Can you imagine how heartbreaking it would be if your pet was stolen or went missing? Every day five dogs are snatched according to the latest research from Direct Line and more simply vanish. It’s heartbreaking and owners are now turning to bereavement counsellors to help them. I interviewed Ge … [Read more...]
Advice for owners following the death of a beloved pet
Regular readers will know I love writing about pets and animals. But while our pets give us so much, there is a sad side to ownership too and losing a beloved furry friend is devastating. Two weeks ago, the Queen lost her final Corgi Willow, the last of 14 generations of the breed. Willow … [Read more...]
Animal lovers turn to bereavement counsellors to cope with losing their pets
ONE in ten animal lovers in the UK have turned to counselling or anti-depressants to deal with the loss of a pet. A survey by Animal Friends Insurance found half of pet owners felt the same level of sadness as losing a relative. Therapists who typically deal with people following the bereavement o … [Read more...]