How to Help a Pet Who Has Lost Its Owner: Tips for New Owners

26.04.2024 16:00
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:58

There are situations when a person passes away, leaving behind a pet. It is difficult for an animal, like a person, to survive the loss.

To help the pet, the new owner will have to arm himself with patience and resort to some advice.

Owner's thing

In order for an animal to say goodbye to its owner, it is important to take something of that person and give it to the animal. In addition, you can visit the place where the pet walked with the owner. Thanks to this, the cat or dog will understand the loss and will get over this moment faster.

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Maintaining the previous way of life

The animal is under stress, so there is no need to change its lifestyle abruptly. New rules should be introduced gradually.

Care

You don't need to force your attention on the animal, but you shouldn't leave your pet alone either. You should look after your pet, showing unobtrusive care for it.

By following these tips, you can help your pet cope with the loss.

Earlier we talked about why a cat sleeps on a pillow .

Ekaterina Streltsova Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources

Elena Gutyro Expert: Elena Gutyro 


Content
  1. Owner's thing
  2. Maintaining the previous way of life
  3. Care