怎样面对失去宠物的痛苦

Step 1: Allow yourself to grieve
Don’t be embarrassed that you’re so upset. Your pet was a big part of your life. Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty or silly for grieving.
第一步：允许自己悲伤
当你心烦意乱时不要感到尴尬。宠物是你生活中一个重要的组成部分。不要因为自己的悲伤，而让别人令你感到愚蠢或内疚。

Step 2: Memorialize your pet
Have a memorial that celebrates your pet’s life, whether it’s gathering loved ones to reminisce, or planting something in your yard that will serve as a tribute.
第二步：回忆你的宠物
为你的宠物举行个怀念仪式，无论它能否让爱宠物的人追忆过去，或是在院子中种些植物来当作礼物。

Tip:Making an annual donation to a pet charity or local shelter on the anniversary of your pet’s death both honors your pet and helps other animals.
贴士：在宠物去世的周年时，给宠物救济会或宠物庇护所捐款。这样既能怀念你的宠物也能帮助其他的动物。

Step 3: Pick up the pieces
As you are grieving, give away, throw away, or put away your pet’s bowl, toys, brushes, bedding, and other items they used daily. Keeping a few keepsakes is OK, but you don’t want to flood yourself with daily reminders.
第三步：将宠物的东西收拾起来
当你悲伤时，可以将宠物的碗，玩具，毛刷，寝具或是其他宠物的日常用赠送他人，或是扔掉，或是收拾起来。留几个纪念品就行了，但是你不用让其他的物品时刻提醒你宠物的失去。

Step 4: Don't replace them right away
Resist the temptation to get another pet right away. You don’t want to bring an animal into your home when you’re feeling despondent. When you’re ready, you’ll know, but a good rule of thumb is to wait at least six months.
第四步：不要马上要新的宠物
抵制住想马上要个新的宠物的诱惑。当你感到沮丧时，你不会想将另一个宠物带进你的家里。当你准备好时，你就会知道，最好的办法是至少等待6个月。

Step 5: Be patient
Be patient. Know that it’s going to take time before you feel good again.
第五步：要耐心
要耐心。要知道你恢复是需要时间的。