Loss of a Pet
Posted on May 28, 2013 by Lisa Scott, One of Thousands of Family Coaches on Noomii.
Pets add balance and connection to people's lives. At Noah's Ark Advocacy we assist client's in adding more balance into their lives.
Loss of a Pet
In the last couple months I have had at least two of my fish die. It’s quite silly to admit, I was sad when they passed away. I suppose it’s like losing any other pet. I lost my cat years ago. I wonder what it means I still don’t own a cat; even though I love animals. In these high tech and fast paced times; for some people their only comfort is coming home to a pet at the end of their day. People don’t talk to each other face to face any more.
Lots of people spend hours on their Facebook with their Facebook friends and tapping on their smart phones. Animals provide us comfort and unconditional love that gives us comfort in this harsh, cut throat realities of life. It’s been proven that pets improve our mental health, lowers cholesterol , lowers blood pressure, decrease stress, eases chronic pain, prevents stroke, helps people socialize and prevents stroke. In our high stress and busy lifestyle, pets reminds us to slow our life down and enjoy life. Pets can pick up on cues when we are feeling down or are sick. Therapy pets are being used for people with diabetes, to alert them if their blood sugar is too high or low, or if someones is about to have a seizure and to help the blind navigate the world. Losing my fish made me realize we have become so disconnected from each other. For some people it’s the only real connection they have.
