4 Ways to Preserve the Memory of a Pet
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Pets are important to our families, not least for our mental well-being. The companionship that they offer are a great way to reduce stress and anxiety. I know that Grace talks to our cat, Gypsy, on a regular basis and they are a great source of comfort to each other.
I believe for this reason – and many others – they are an important part of our family. When we lost our cat, Muse, we found a number of ways to help keep her memory alive. I would like to share with you, some ideas on how you can do that for your pet.
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Name a Star
A couple of years ago, I won a Name a Star gift in a competition on Instagram. I knew how much Muse had meant to us as a family – and, in particular, Ross and Grace. I decided to gift this prize to them for Christmas. It came with a framed print confirming the naming and I upgraded slightly in order to get a map of our newly named star, ‘Muse’. I will never forget their faces – and the emotional tears – as they opened it together.
Vector Pet Illustration
There is no better compliment in mind, than to have a beautiful animal illustration done of your beloved extra family member. Vector Pets provide that very service and offer you the choice of a detailed drawing or cartoon version of your animal. You can also add in up to 6 more animals in the image (for an extra charge). The standard service of 1 illustration in PNG format is just £8.20. Delivery is within 72 hours and further add-ons are available.
A Photo Cushion
I can always remember Father Christmas leaving an extra present wrapped under Grace’s bed the Christmas after we lost Muse. It was in special paper and there was a jingle bell attached. It was a cushion featuring a photo of our cat. That still sits on our sofa even now and Grace regularly cuddles it if she is in need of some comfort.
Plant a Tree
In our garden, there is a very special area. It is under a tree where Muse used to sit – and Gypsy does that now too. It is somewhere that we will continue to ‘preserve’ as special for a very long time to come. If you would like a similar special place, why not plant a tree and maybe erect a plaque in your pet’s memory. It is a great place to sit and reminisce and get some peace.
There are so many ways that our pets are important to us. The Mental Health organisation carried out a study with Cats Protection which involved over 600 cat- and non-cat-owning respondents. Half of them described themselves as currently having a mental health problem. The survey found that 87% of people who owned a cat felt it had a positive impact on their wellbeing, while 76% said they could cope with everyday life much better thanks to the company of their feline friends.
The strong bonds we share with our pets are part of the reason why it’s so hard to say goodbye to them. If you have experienced the recent loss of a pet, please know that you are never alone. Click here for more information on how connecting with a licensed counsellor can help you process your grief in healthy ways.
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