Will My Other Pets Grieve?
Pets observe every change in a household and are bound to notice the absence of a companion. They often form strong attachments to one another and the survivor of such a pair may seem to grieve for its companion. Cats grieve for dogs and dogs for cats.
You may need to give your surviving pets a lot of extra attention and love to help them through this period. Remember that if you are going to introduce a new pet, your surviving pets may not accept the newcomer right away but new bonds will grow in time. Meanwhile, the love of your surviving pets can be wonderfully healing for your own grief.
By Moria Anderson Allen, M.Ed.
