Those that have lost a pet

mrs.raz · January 2012

I have a friend that lost their dog unexpectedly this morning. I am not a pet person but I know she was like her baby. She lives in a different state and I want to send her something but I don't know what to send.

Did anyone send or drop off anything? Any ideas? A card just doesn't seem enough.

MrsKizdoodle · January 2012

You could make a donation to an animal rescue or shelter in her area in the dog's name?

eta: I think sending a card would also be very appreciated. Animal deaths can be just as hard as human deaths so having someone acknowledge the loss could be very comforting.

hkiesling · January 2012

I've seen on etsy little stones with the pet's name engraved on it. They can be put on a shelf or in a garden. We lost one of our cats last summer. I plan on doing a little photo book with all of our pictures of her in it. Maybe an album with a card saying what it is for or something like that.

Steph&J · January 2012

I've always loved this card and the seller is from mpls.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63615748/pet-sympathy-3

wittyschaffy · January 2012

Being that she's not nearby, I'd say the card is fine.

One of my very dear friends brought me a Perkins pie when my parents had to put my childhood dog to sleep. It was very sweet of him and I've never forgotten it!

ilovebijou · January 2012

MrsKizdoodle:

You could make a donation to an animal rescue or shelter in her area in the dog's name?

eta: I think sending a card would also be very appreciated. Animal deaths can be just as hard as human deaths so having someone acknowledge the loss could be very comforting.

I think this is a good idea. A card is fine too. Just acknowledging the loss is nice. I don't know if some people would think this would be weird but an animal communicator appt would be something I would have loved as a gift after Bijou passed away. We got flowers and an edible arrangement and cards which were all super nice too.

ETA: You could also research pet grief hotlines and provide her that information. Maybe a pet loss book too. I know there is a MN author who wrote a good book (haven't read it) but I can't think of the name.