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[13 Mockingjay]

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[13 Mockingjay]

"Akoti"]
1. Dealing with the death of a pet.

It's true that a pet can be a best friend for anyone. Different pets suit different people. But when that friend dies, what do you do? No matter what kind of pet it is, it's hard to let go, just as with a human. The first couple of days after the death may be hard, but try to get through. Don't dwell on the situation too much. Keeping a couple of the pet's things such as toys, cage, or food bowls is okay, but later they will only serve as a horrible reminder of the day. Don't think about the bad all the time, in this case, the bad is death. Think about the good, about the times you shared with your pet. There's a couple different approaches I have in mind to keep the good memories flowing and make the bad disappear.

~Paint a picture. Especially for all you artistic people, paint a picture of your pet. It doesn't have to be perfect, just something to keep you busy. It could even just be a sketch.

~Write a story/poem. Writing about the subject will bring up good memories. Don't write a depressing poem, or sad story. Instead, try to make a story/poem about the life of your pet.

~Make a collage. Take any of the pictures you have of your pet that might show up and bring on the remembrance and put them all together. You could do a whole scrapbook, or just a page. Then put it up somewhere that you can pull it out when your feeling down.

Any of these things are helpful, but for some people, they just don't fill the hole. If you feel empty, but ready enough to let go, considering a new pet is always a great option. Get a pet that is a little different than your late pet, whether it's personality or looks. Make new memories with that pet. Going to an animal adoption center is the perfect thing. You can bond with the pets there before adopting, and you end up saving a life. Maybe even two lives, yours and the animal's. Once you welcome your new friend to the family, you'll start making better memories. And, yes, I know there's a time for every animal, but there's also a time for every human. If the pet dies before you, so be it, repeat the cycle. But always remember that pet was one of your best friends.