Pet Loss/Bereavement

[Serottarider]

Hi Ladies,

I'm posting in hopes that someone can share their experience with me.

Last night I accidentally ran over one of my beloved cats in our driveway......I just did not see her. I am absolutely beside myself with grief and racked with guilt.....I've been going through all the "what if's".... I know it's not productive and it can't change anything. I know I'm going to get through this, but it's just so painful. Any thoughts or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

A heartbroken Serotta rider

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm so sorry. I know there are few words that would make you feel better right now. Time will help.

Perhaps doing something for your local animal shelter in your kitty's name will make it so her death will be a catalyst that helps other kitties in need.

[Tuckervill]

Oh, that's terrible. Yes, time will help. When it gets too hard, can you just give yourself permission to cry it out and feel all the feelings for a time? And after that just do what you can to help the time pass.

I used to know someone who ran over their own child. There's no comparison, but there's really no way around the grief, except through it.

I'm sorry.

Karen

[Trek420]

I am so sorry

[HappyTexasMom]

I don't have any advice to add, but I just wanted to say that I'm really sorry. I know how hard it is to lose a pet. They really are like family to us. I know it was a complete accident and I know you know that, too, but I'm sure it still makes it that much harder.

[OakLeaf]

(((((((Serottarider)))))))

When my first dog died, I blamed myself for a number of reasons. So I can imagine your pain - so far beyond the "ordinary" devastation of losing a pet without blaming oneself.

Let yourself grieve. The pain will be long and deep, but you will get through it, to the happy memories of your kitty.

Take good care.

[nancielle]

It makes me sad when I read of someone losing one of their pets. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Here are some links that may be helpful:

http://www.aplb.org/

http://www.pet-loss.net/

http://www.petvets.com/petloss/