🎙️ Episode 18 – Grieving the Loss of a Pet
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove

Pet loss is real grief. And it’s time we talked about it.

In today’s episode, I dive into a type of grief that often gets overlooked—the death of a beloved animal companion. If you’ve ever loved a pet, you already know: they’re not “just a dog” or “just a cat.” They’re family. And when they’re gone, it hurts deeply.

In this conversation, I’ll cover:
🐾 Why losing a pet can feel like losing a family member
💔 The 5 Stages of Grief (and how they really show up in pet loss)
🛠️ Practical ways to navigate this grief: journaling, rituals, safe spaces, and community
🚫 How to set boundaries with people who dismiss your pain
🌱 Why giving yourself permission to grieve is essential for healing

💬 “You don’t have to justify your grief to anyone. Just honour it.”

This episode was inspired by a member of the Grief Guardian community who reached out with this request. If there’s something you’d like me to talk about on the podcast, message me anytime.

If this episode helps you, please share it with someone else who’s grieving a pet right now. Sometimes just knowing you’re not alone makes all the difference.

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