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Although it's usually difficult to know how to help someone who's grieving, many times a simple sympathy card, or just a hug can help.
It's not just the humans that have to grieve, however. Pets grieve as well. Animals build strong bonds to their family members and become accustomed to certain patterns during the day. I know that Barnabas and I have a routine, and even though he can sometimes be a pest, I'd sure miss him if he were gone.
When pets grieve, sometimes they exhibit unusual and even annoying behavior. If your pet appears to be grieving a recent loss, chances are good that his or her behavioral changes will diminish in time. Dogs can be offered extra walks or other activities they enjoy; cats might appreciate new interactive toys and extra offers of petting on laps. In general, it is wise to avoid adding new pets to the home for several months at least (cats, in particular, may not accept additional cats into the home). With love, patience and time, your pet's life will rearrange itself into new rituals and they will bounce back.
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My good friend Chester died recently. Although Chester lived for nearly 13 years (that's 91 in dog years!), his family is still very sad.
Many times when a pet dies, it's difficult for the family to grieve. There are no socially acceptable means for mourning a pet --
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sometimes other people don't realize the incredible bond that humans and their pets can have. When a human dies, there is a funeral, people come to the house to help out, there are condolence messages, etc. However, with the death of a pet, it sometimes seems as though no one cares and people are completely alone in grieving.
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Before you go knocking door-to-door, putting up signs, or making yourself crazy with worry, call the hotline -- we may be able to help! CENTURY 21 Advantage sponsors the Lost & Found Pet Hotline. Just call us at (770) 517-8210 ext. 567 and give us the details on a pet you've either lost or found. We'll try to find a match and get your pet(s) back home where they belong!
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Reported LOST recently:
Yellow tabby cat, male, short hair, "Sweetie Pie." Lost on Victoria Road. Call (770) 928-4305.
Small gray tabby cat, male, eight pounds, no collar, "Pookie." Lost in Deer Run. Call (770) 445-3557.
Black and white male Manx bobtail. Freckles on feet. Lost in BridgeMill area. Call (770) 345-6661.
Chihuahua, tan and white male, two years old. "BoBo". Lost in Terraces at Towne Lake apartments. Call (678) 494-5441.
Siamese Persian mix, male. Long hair, dark brown points on ears, face, tail and paws, ten pounds, six years old, no collar. Lost in BridgeMill area. Call (770) 479-0959.
Dog, female, Shepard mix, black, tan paws, spayed, one year old. Red collar with tags, 65 pounds. Lives in Towne Lake, lost at Highway 92 and Sandy Plains. Call (770) 591-5397.
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Reported FOUND recently:
Terrier, male, medium size, long wavy hair, 40 pounds. Found in Bennett Farms. Call (770) 316-7408.
Cat, small, black, four months old, no collar skittish. Found in Providence Place. Call (770) 517-2407.
Beagle, female, six years old, not spayed, very sweet. Found in Eagle Watch. Call (770) 924-2471.
Black lab mix, male, white chest, no collar, short tail. Found in Summerchase. Call (770) 591-4108..
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Also, notify The Atlanta Journal, (404) 577-5772, and The Cherokee Ledger News, (770) 928-0706, who run lost-and-found pet ads for free. The Cherokee Tribune, (770) 479-1441, will run found pets for free, but charges for lost pets. Be sure to also call the Animal Shelter, (770) 345-7270, and local veterinarians.
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