When tragedy strikes, the grief is felt not only by individuals but by everyone connected to that community. Whether you are mourning someone close to you or sharing in the collective grief of your community, it is important to remember that your responses are valid and that support is available.

We cherish pets as members of our families and dealing with their loss can be a painful experience, often leaving a void in our lives. The grief you experience after losing a pet is real and valid and though it may not be the same type of loss as others, it is still a loss to acknowledge and grieve. This article offers tips for coping with pet loss and insight into disenfranchised grief and how it may impact the grieving process of losing a pet.