Bereavement Support Group

When my husband died, our cat meowed for days, wandering around the house looking for him, and even trying to open all the cupboards to look for him - which was sad and funny at the same time. He was grieving too and trying to make sense of what was going on I guess. He has been a great comfort to me and the kids,and I don't mind the fact that he wants even more attention now than he used to, as it helps me. I know what you mean, I sometimes refer to him as "My Third Son." Yes, thank God for them.

I have had experiencs like yours; and more. When my father died (Feb.9, 2005), and my mom & I came home from the hospital, we could see that the cat (Midnight) was acting diffrently (depressed).
A year before my mom died (April 25, 2007)I/we got her a "bed buddy"from the Humane Society her name is Meow Mix (they named her; I did not have the heart to change it). When I came back to the apt., and days after...it was sad to see the cat's feelig so sad. At times they would sit at the front door, like they were waiting for her. They went through deppression just like me. The only thing is...they got though the depression before me.
The "extra" is that Meow Mix (and Midnight at times) "see" things. I keep my digital camera handy...when I see Meow Mix or Midnigh "looking" at something I take a picture. I have read that animals are able to see "spirits". I believe that Meow Mix see's,mostly, my mom.
**To whoever reads this I hope I don't sound strange***

my mom's cat has been her comfort with the loss of my dad and her surgery. patches is even turned into the guard cat. i am going to have to video one of fits and post it. my hubby calls our dog grace his therapy dog, cause she was right with him when he needed her the most.

This past January, one of the men in our church with whom my 14 year old son was very close too , fell out of his hunting stand and passed away. My son was devasted by this. Our dog, Peanut,(never goes in my son's room ever,mainly because my son won't let him)went to my son's door and was whining to go in there. I let him in and he just jumped on the bed with him and just laid very still. He knew that my son was upset and crying. I really thought this was amazing!!! But yes, I really believe theey know a lot more than some of us give them.

We have 4 dogs and they were all Ronnie's dogs. When he died, the baby of the bunch looked as sad as us. She was his nursemaid for several nights before we took him to the hospital. And when I start my crying they are right there to lick my face as if telling me it is alright. They have always been considered our children from day 1. I agree thank God for our animals. Hugs, Pam

Animals are a gift from God. They are the closest we come to unconditional love in this life. I have had pets all my life: couldn't imagine life without them.