Pet Health Blog

The following pet loss story was sent to DoveLewis Pet Loss Support Director Enid Traisman from Nav Sam.

Did you know that sharing your story with others may help with your grieving and healing process?  It’s true, I have had the honor of witnessing this phenomenon first hand over the years as the founder of DoveLewis Pet Loss Support Program.

Guilt is a cognitive or an emotional experience that occurs when a person believes—accurately or not—that he or she has violated a moral standard, and bears significant responsibility for that violation.

Last March, I received an email from a woman named Kristin. She was writing to introduce herself and request an informational interview to talk about pet loss support and to offer her unique services as a hospice photographer.

My friend, Deb shared this story of holiday magic with me and I was so touched as I often am by the amazing stories of love and loss and hope that I have the honor to hear from people. 

I believe people who deeply mourn the loss of their animal companions were lucky and blessed to have experienced a deep, amazing bond. That strong bond provided a myriad of gifts and benefits, emotional, social and physical.