Subj : Re: pet bereavement
To   : digimaus
From : Arelor
Date : Tue Jul 14 2026 12:49:24

  Re: Re: pet bereavement
  By: digimaus to Arelor on Wed Jul 08 2026 05:52 pm

 >  Ar> through it.
 >
 > I have read, in several studies, that losing a beloved pet is more stressful
 > on a person that losing a human loved one.  I'd say that for me, that's
 > true.

I think a big part of that is the owner is responsible and is expected to make the tough decisions, often alone and without support, and then live with them afterwards.

If your horse gets badly sick, are you going to put her down? Is she bad enough that it is better for her if it is finally over? What if she is not that bad and actually wants to live, and you are depriving her of a few days with your haste? I have heard from Blue Cross people this sort of thing is what makes it harder for us humans afterwards.


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