When my beloved dogs Tasha and Niki died in 2002, nothing anyone said or did could console me. Some friends and family members and even a veterinarian or two were thoughtful enough to send condolence cards or flowers. Mostly, as I have learned through speaking with hundreds of other pet guardians over the years, a common thread among those of us who have lost a pet is that our grief is not understood, not comfortable for others, and, worse yet, not acknowledged. True loving support is difficult, if not impossible, to find.

How do you express your love, support, and encouragement when someone you know is grieving the loss of a beloved friend or family member?  Finding the right words to express your heart-felt sentiments can be a struggle when someone you know is faced with a major life-altering event.  

Choose one of our sympathy gifts and pet sympathy gifts that will speak volumes for you to show your special someone you care, appreciate, and honor their loss.