We equip the dog in a new home after the loss of a loved one

After losing a loved one, in addition to your belongings, you may need to look for a new home for his/her dog. Having a suffering dog in your home can only make things worse and add to the stress, but there are a few easy ways to help both you and the animal adjust to life after death.

First days

The most difficult thing is to survive the first few days after the death of a loved one, not only for you, but also for the dog. Just like humans, not all animals deal with loss in the same way. After the death of the owner, the dog may move away and refuse to eat. According to PetHelpful, most dogs deal with loss by spending less time with people and refusing to eat, but some act rather unexpectedly. Some dogs tend not to get irritated, while others may become nervous or anxious. Unfortunately, it is necessary to find a new home for the animal as soon as possible, but it can be difficult to combine moving and trying to help the dog cope with the loss. Most importantly, remember that in the first few days you need to maintain her usual routine, as much as possible. Use the same leash, food, bowls, bed, etc., and follow your usual feeding, play, and sleep schedules. Stability and constancy is the key to the successful adaptation of an animal. Dogs have a very developed intuition, and they feel when something changes. Reassure the animal that everything will be fine – this will help to cope with the situation. Show the same degree of love as the previous owner – this will help him survive the loss, and perhaps it will be easier for you to cope with grief.

Prepare your family members

During adaptation, help will be needed not only for a suffering dog. Households and other pets can also be excited about the sudden addition to the family. You can help your family members by letting them know ahead of time about the new pet’s usual schedule. Get together and discuss what changes are coming for each of you, make a plan of joint actions to support each other, your pets and the new dog. The team spirit will help everyone feel supported, and your pets and the new dog will become calmer and more balanced. PetMD advises that it is important that all family members pay attention to signs of depression, which can last one to two weeks in a pet. At first, within one to two weeks, you will have to separate your pets and the new dog at least once a day, so that everyone can calmly get used to each other. (Some animals need to be alone.) In most cases, adaptation takes about a month.

It is necessary to closely monitor changes in the condition of all pets in the house. Try to encourage their good behavior and ignore the bad. As a rule, animals begin to “throw a tantrum” when they are excited or under stress. The death of a beloved owner, a move to a new home, and a change in routine can be stressful for a dog. If you don’t notice the bad behavior for the first two or three days, but it persists, try increasing your dog’s exercise or buying him new toys. It is extremely important to occupy and distract her as much as possible in the first weeks after the death of the owner. In the meantime, while you are adopting a new pet, do not forget to maintain his usual routine as much as possible, then, most likely, he will stop misbehaving.

What to do if you can’t pick up your dog

The loss of a loved one is always difficult to survive, it makes your life as such difficult, and it is not always possible to leave the animal with you at such a time. Circumstances may be that you live in an apartment or house where it is impossible to take a dog, or you already have pets, or children suffer from allergies. There are many reasons why you cannot provide proper care and attention to your loved one’s pet. In this case, if you are responsible for the property of the deceased, including the dog, it is extremely important to carefully assess and ensure the overall well-being of the pet. If you can’t take a dog with you, don’t despair: it’s really not always possible, but you can always try and find her a new home with kind owners. Talk to relatives and friends, offer them to adopt a dog, tell about his good character and behavior. If you can’t find one, contact local veterinary clinics, shelters, and dog support groups. They will definitely help to find a good home for an orphaned pet.

Moving a dog is not an easy task, especially if you have a strong bond. However, the welfare of the dog should come first. If you can’t take the dog, care for it, dedicate your time and give it the love it needs, you’ll have to find a new home for it.

And they lived happily ever after

It seems that after the death of a loved one, it is impossible to remain happy. But by maintaining your usual routine, active lifestyle and enlisting the support of loved ones, you and your pets can live in peace and harmony, as well as honor the memory of the deceased. Finally, if you are reading this article, please accept our sincere condolences. We understand how hard it is to say goodbye forever. If you need more advice on how to care for a dog after the loss of its owner, please contact us on our Facebook page. If we cannot help you in any other way, we are always ready to listen and support you during your adaptation. It is very difficult to live on, but you will be surprised that taking care of a good dog can comfort you.