Ways To Cope With The Loss Of Your Cat

If your pet cat recently ran away and you are depressed daily and no longer wish to participate in activities that you previously enjoyed, the following tips may help you come to terms with the loss and help you move on with your life in a positive manner.

Speak To A Professional

Meet with a licensed counselor (such as Timothy D. Berry, Ph.D.) to discuss your feelings and gain an understanding of why you are feeling so poorly. A counselor will discuss the stages of grief with you and may offer some ways for you to overcome the loneliness and despair that you are experiencing in a healthy manner.

For example, they may ask you to write down your feelings in a journal or volunteer at an animal shelter. By doing either, you may release pent up emotions and feel better after spending time with some animals. Meet with your counselor regularly until you feel like yourself and begin looking forward to activities that you have planned.

Take Steps To Find Your Pet

Keep your mind occupied by taking steps to find your pet. Create flyers and hang them up in your neighborhood. Ask neighbors to keep an eye out for your cat. Publish an ad in a local newspaper so that people who live in areas surrounding yours will be aware of who to contact in case your pet wandered further than you initially expected. By completing all of these activities, you will be exhausting every avenue in order to find your pet.

Even if the search for your cat is unsuccessful, you will know that you did everything in your power to help find them, which may make it easier for you to cope with the situation at hand.

Adopt A Pet In Need Of A Home

If you are unable to locate your cat after searching for several days, consider opening up your home to an animal in need of a place to live. Adopt a pet from your local humane society or rescue center. Take your time while meeting each animal so that you can select one that has a temperament that you prefer.

Although it may take some time for you to get used to your new furry friend, you may find that you are not feeling as badly as you previously were and may feel content with your new living arrangement. Your new pet may help you feel complete and you will be able to enjoy playing with them and spending quality time together on a daily basis.