What makes a “good death” for a beloved pet—and how do you grieve when society says, “It was just an animal”? Jana DeCristofaro of The Dougy Center joins me to explore pet grief, creating meaningful end-of-life rituals, and how to keep honoring your animal companion after they die.

You'll hear:

• What a “good death” for a pet might look like

• Why pet grief can feel even bigger or more profound than human loss

• How to break the stigma of memorializing pets on social media

Explore grief support and resources from Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Grieving Children & Families: https://www.dougy.org/

Download Dougy Center's FREE 4-page guide for pet loss: https://www.dougy.org/assets/uploads/DoveLewis-Dougy-Center_After-the-death-of-a-companion-animal.pdf

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