journal review
If you're an animal lover, you've probably experienced the loss of a beloved fur baby. Our furry friends love us unconditionally, bring us great joy, give us purpose, and help keep us healthy.
Many pet owners consider their fur babies to be part of the family. But social or emotional support is rarely available when you lose a pet. No sympathy cards, no family and friends gathering or bringing casseroles. As a result, pet lovers are often left to grieve alone.
Other people don't seem to understand that and tend to react as if losing a pet is no big deal — we can get another pet, after all. But as pet lovers know, each furry friend has a different and unique personality, and just like humans, they can't be replaced. Grieving the death of a beloved pet is truly grieving and requires the same response and support as any other type of loss.
Through a joint effort, a half-day workshop to honor cherished pet memories will be held March 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at 300 W. South Blvd. In addition to perspectives from Dr. Sharon Keady (DMV) of Crawfordsville Family Veterinarian, Cheryl Furman, grief counselor with Dusk Till Dawn Bereavement Services, and Gwynne Wills of Amherst's Writers & Artists Workshop , this interactive event will give participants time to share their precious photos. And the story.
There is no cost to attend this event. We are accepting donations to support the Montgomery County Animal Welfare League.
For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Wills at gwills6735@me.com or 317-345-5306.
