PetBlog - Beyond the Rainbow Bridge

Express Sympathy for a Pet Who Has Died

May 30, 2022 No Comments

Do you know someone who has lost their beloved pet? If you have experienced a loss of this magnitude, you are aware of how painful it is. Even while nothing may completely remove melancholy, the company of others can bring great comfort. Here is some insight on how to express sympathy for a pet who has died. The loss of a beloved pet is a painful reminder of all the happiness they brought into our lives. Even though most people who own pets are aware that they will eventually lose one, the feeling of bereavement is the same. When they

I Have Not Left At All

October 30, 2021 No Comments

I saw you gently weeping as you looked through photographs You paused for just a moment at one that made you laugh. But as you turned more pages the tears began to flow You whispered that you missed me but I want you to know; I softly licked those stinging tears that down your cheeks did fall I want to help you understand I have not left at all. On those days that you are overcome with sorrow, pain and grief I rest my head upon your leg to offer some relief. When you take our walking path I’ve seen

Helping a Child Cope with Pet Loss

October 4, 2021 No Comments

Many people do not realize how traumatic and confusing death can be on a child. Although children tend to grieve for shorter periods of time, their grief is no less intense than that experienced by adults. Children also tend to comeback to the subject repeatedly; so extreme patience is required when dealing with the grieving child. Below are options for caregivers of children to help them through the loss of a beloved pet. Memorial Websites I Miss My Pet: A workbook for children about pet loss (PDF), by Katie Nurmi. This workbook let’s children work through the loss of a

When Euthanasia Is the Only Viable Option

September 23, 2021 No Comments

Countless pet owners have had to make the gut wrenching, heart breaking, and agonizing decision to euthanize a beloved pet. There are many reasons why this may become necessary-but generally speaking, the most common reasons for that decision are typically health or aged related. Many older pets experience loss of quality of life and may struggle with basic bodily functions. This can also happen as a result of a disease diagnosis. Perhaps the pet’s quality of life becomes diminished to the point where they are in obvious and constant pain or distress or maybe the negative side effects of ongoing

Traveling Through Pet Loss Grief

August 24, 2021 No Comments

Grief is something that not every one knows until one day, some of us will lose a loved family pet; and we begin… traveling through pet loss grief. One of the most difficult things about losing a pet, and the reason it can be harder to deal with than the death of a person, is that a pet’s passing is not considered to be important by others. One may be given the day off to take a pet to be euthanized, but he or she is expected to be back at work the next day as if nothing happened. There’s

What To Say When Someone Has Lost A Pet

July 9, 2021 No Comments

Do you know someone who has lost a pet? If you’ve ever lost a pet of your own, you know that the hurt is almost more than any one person can bear. That’s why when you hear about another person who has lost their precious fur-baby; you hesitate and maybe want to stay away because it’s so hard to find the right words to say. Please know that avoiding the subject or saying nothing could unintentionally fare worse because the grieving person usually needs to hear some comforting words. This may provide ideas of what to say when someone has

Will I See My Pet In Heaven?

June 8, 2021 No Comments

The loss of a pet is as heartbreaking as the death of a person who is loved. As surely as I’ve lived and loved numerous pets, We’ve continually asked God this one question, “Will I see my pet in heaven?” The answer doesn’t come overnight. In fact, many years passed before God filled my heart with a reply that felt right. While on quest for an answer when young, I heard animals wouldn’t join us because they don’t have souls. This made me sad and I did not want to believe. I questioned above, “How could a loving Lord who

From Grief To Volunteer

June 1, 2021 No Comments

We all live very busy lives with so much to do every day, and our lives are packed full of work, errands, and domestication. It’s no wonder that when a day comes when we lose a beloved pet, that we are beyond devastated. Sadly, the world does not stop turning for us, or even slow down at such a time. Yet the pain comes, and holds us, and we often feel the absence is just too much to bear. From grief to volunteer. Grieving the loss of a pet is a personal journey so everyone’s recovery time is different. Some

Ways To Keep Your Pet’s Memories Alive

May 20, 2021 No Comments

Did you have a special furry pet that one day got sick and before you knew it, he was gone? Quickly you found yourself missing him beyond your imagination? Do you now lay awake at night replaying old memories? We’ve found a good way to ease grief and offer ways to keep your pet’s memories alive Beyond the Rainbow Bridge is a book packed with heartwarming thoughts and hope of your pet being in a better place. offered to help ease the pain of your loss. First, jump over to our shopping page and order your copy here. Once you

Our Pets Need Doctors Too

May 18, 2021 No Comments

Just as with family and friends, unexpected illness can happen at any time. We never know when we might lose someone precious to us. Often, our pets need doctors, too. Since pets can’t tell us when they hurt, here’s helpful advice that just may help save a life one day. Ways to take care of your fur-baby. Properly caring for your sick pet not only helps them to feel better faster. It can also save money by eliminating the need for return trips to the vet. Here is some general information: Sick pets need a lot of sleep and rest.

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