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How Not To Come Across As Heartless And Rude When Dealing With People Who Have Lost A Pet

Having a pet is a wonderful thing, especially for kids. Animals become their best friends, relieve them from stress, and teach the importance of taking care of others.

However, if you’ve ever had a pet, you must know how heartbreaking it is to lose it. And most of these animals usually live shorter lives than humans, so that is something to be expected. But who ever thinks about something grim like that staring into their pet’s eyes?

Such a tragic event can unsettle anyone’s mental health, affecting our lifestyle, relationships with our loved ones, and ability to perform usual work. This is something that may not be as obvious to those who have never had a pet or have forgotten what it’s like.


Many people consider their pets members of the family. It’s no surprise they can be very devastated over the loss of their cat or dog. If this happens to your colleague or employee, it’s best of all to provide your support. You don’t have to say your condolences, as it may come out wrong; just give the person an opportunity to accept their new life without a good friend.

Sometimes, it’s a good idea to give them a few days off. They will surely appreciate this gesture and come back to work feeling much better and ready to occupy their thoughts with various tasks.

If a relative or friend of yours has lost a pet, he or she will probably discover there is now more free time on their hands they didn’t expect. This is because their daily routine has changed: they don’t need to go for a walk, they don’t have to buy food and feed their furry friend anymore.

Your task is not to let them use this time to their disadvantage. Come up with some activity that would take their mind off their pet’s death. Just be sincere and don’t be too persistent trying to involve them into something else.


These are some simple ways to support your friends and let them deal with their grief. And please, don’t try to get them a new pet right away. That won’t work, and the poor animal will feel unwelcome. You can do it at some later point when the time is right, or perhaps leave it for them to decide whether they are ready for a new pet.