Feeling sad over the loss of a pet is normal. Highway 24 are here to help. We understand that grief can leave you feeling sad, angry, guilty and alone. Below is a few questions and answers we hope helps explain a little of what you are feeling. If you feel you need help through your griefing process, please give us a call at 519-822-1805 and we can direct you to the proper support in the area you may need. Someone who understands your loss. You can also call the Ontario Veterinary College's Pet Loss Support Hotline at 519-824-4120 ext 3694.

Send us a picture and a memory to info@highway24vetclinic.com we will honour your pet on our Memorial page.

"Why do I feel so sad?"
Feeling sad is very normal. Our pets give us unconditional love and acceptance and the feeling of being needed. Our pets also can be a large part of our daily lives involving exercising, show, field work, facilitating human to human interactions and many other roles. When you lose a pet, there is often the feeling of a large void in your life.

"I thought that I would be over my pets death by now...what's wrong with me?"
Grieving the loss of a pet is very normal but everyone grieves differently and it takes everyone different lengths of time to get through this process. There are stages of grief that are consistent with most people and are recognzed as typical stages in the grieving process. They are:

1. Shock or Denial
2. Anger
3. Guilt or Barganning
4. Depression or Acceptance
5. Resolution.

"I have been feeling intensely sad and depressed for too long."
This might be the right time to reach out for help. To talk with someone who understands and who can be a great support in your time of need. Remember there is nothing "wrong" with you. Everyone experience grief differently.

Ontario Veterinary College's Pet Loss Support Hotline at 519-824-4120 ext 3694.

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