Pets are becoming a part of our everyday lives, therefore when they die, something inside us shifts. Research conducted about a decade ago on the level of grief and stress pet owners experience when their pet dies revealed that they feel significant grief for six months or longer.
Pet grief is complicated because most people do not understand why they feel such overwhelming sadness for an animal. According to the study, the grieving that occurs after a pet’s death is in many ways comparable to the loss of a family member.
