Is there a Rainbow Bridge for pets?

Is there a Rainbow Bridge for pets?

If you’ve lost a pet, chances are you’ve heard of the Rainbow Bridge. This bridge is a mythical overpass said to connect heaven and Earth — and, more to the point, a spot where grieving pet owners reunite for good with their departed furry friends.

What do pets do at Rainbow Bridge?

According to the story, when a pet dies, it goes to the meadow, restored to perfect health and free of any injuries. The pet runs and plays all day with the others; there is always fresh food and water, and the sun is always shining.

When your pet crosses the Rainbow Bridge?

Have you ever heard the term, “crossing the rainbow bridge?” It’s mostly used to refer to the death of a beloved pet, and it first started popping up sometime around the 1980s.

How do you heal from losing a pet?

Grieving the loss of a pet

1. Explain your pet’s loss to young children in a way they’ll understand.
2. Allow you and your family to grieve.
3. Make room for expressing your emotions.
4. Create a service or other ceremony to honor your pet.
5. Maintain your other pets’ schedules.
6. Reach out for support.

How long should you wait before getting a new pet?

But others might feel resentful toward a pet they brought in too soon. Most experts agree that the time to get a new pet is after you have worked through your grief adequately to be able to look forward to a new pet instead of back at the recently departed one. That process could take a week or two – or many months.

Is losing a pet like losing a child?

Many times, I’ve had friends guiltily confide to me that they grieved more over the loss of a dog than over the loss of friends or relatives. Research has confirmed that for most people, the loss of a dog is, in almost every way, comparable to the loss of a human loved one.

Should you get another pet after losing one?

Most experts agree that the time to get a new pet is after you have worked through your grief adequately to be able to look forward to a new pet instead of back at the recently departed one. That process could take a week or two – or many months.