Animal Loss: Myths and Realities
- Myth:
There is nothing special about the relationship between animals and humans.
- Myth:
Losing
an animal is less painful and less significant than losing a human loved
one.
- Myth:
Having close relationships with animals (and grieving at their loss) is
abnormal and unnatural.
- Myth:
Relationships we have with animals are not as important as those we have
with humans.
- Myth:
Death of a pet can be a useful dress
rehearsal for the real thing, especially for children.
- Myth:
Most pet owners think of euthanasia as a quick and easy way to get rid of
their sick, dying, old or unwanted animals.
- Myth:
Conducting rituals, funerals or memorial services for dead animals is a
frivolous waste of time and money, and those who engage in such practices
are eccentric and strange.
Marty Tousley
Copyright © 2006
Revised: December 20, 2005
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