It's inevitable, and as much as we hope the day will never come even though we know it will, it never seems hurts any less. Losing a beloved pet, no matter what kind, is heartbreaking and is often much more difficult to take in and process than we expected. No matter the reason, a pet's passing is never taken lightly or easily. However, it's important to remember that your beloved friend is no longer suffering anymore, and has in fact now peacefully passed. Regardless of the state of your pet as they pass, the last thing you want to see is your pet suffering in their last moments. And as hard as it is to see them go, it's far easier knowing they're no longer hurting or merely existing, but rather they are peaceful and finally at rest.

Naturally our world is shaken as they are taken away from us, but luckily the memories we have with our pets live on in our minds and hearts and bring joy to us everyday, as well as the amount of pictures we've come to take of them over time and that can be easily accessed right at our fingertips. The moments we remember all throughout life, like the happiness you and your pet both feel when you come home and greet another after a long day, or the anger from the mess you see when you walk in and already have to clean up, that result from having had the ability to share a life with such a remarkable pet has impacted the lives of not only you and those around the pet, but the pet themselves too.

Although your pet is the only one who could make you feel a little less upset at the moment, since they're unable to comfort you physically, it's important to remember all the times your pet has comforted you when you have been sad, since they can tend to pick up on those things. Instead, your pet would rather you try to see how happy they now are and that they are alright and peaceful after passing, and they'd want you to be happy too. Throughout the course of your relationship you've bonded together and have helped teach and train this animal, and in return they've taught you a lot too, whether it be patience, being more playful or learning how to care for another, our pets have definitely left an impact on us and taught us a lot about how we interact with the world around us. As hard as it is, remember that you gave your pet the best life possible, and because of that they lived a fulfilling and loving life. While they no longer are there to comfort us when we need them most, we know at least that their personality and memories live on within us and through us as we recount all the times we've had with our cherished pets. Their spirit continues to thrive as a constant pool of moments and memories floods through us, and we can feel how they've individually touched our heart, mind and soul. As heartbreaking and gut-wrentching as it can be to lose a part of the family, it's important to remember that they have lived a good life, they have peacefully moved on and they have impacted those around them in unforgettable ways. And to top it all off, you have the experience and the memories of that irreplaceable bond to prove it.