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For many people, their pets are their world.
That’s precisely why losing a pet is like losing a member of the family.
However, this throw in of bereavement is rarely taken as seriously in professional and social prefs.
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The reviewtitledOvercoming the social stigma of losing a pet: Considerations for counseling professionalsand co-authored byDr.
Dr. Crossley and Rolland explain how harmful the disregard of a pet owner’s grief can be.
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The article also highlights the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on human-animal relationships.
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During this time, there was an increase in the adoption rates of cats and dogs.
As a result, many more people have bonded with their pets in the last few years.
A new review recommends that counselors take the loss of a pet more seriously for their clients.
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