Rainbow bridge remembrance day6/22/2023 Support a rescue-donate, volunteer, or foster Whether you want a formal oil painting, a Disney-inspired cartoon, or anything else, there is something for everyone. There are lots of artists on Etsy, too, who create beautiful pet portraits of all different styles. Our portrait had colors inspired by Mia and my husband’s dog Totes, as well as other colors pulled from Mia’s life-the blue of the water she loved to swim in, and the bright green of a tennis ball she loved to play fetch with. All the money he and his dog mom raise from these portraits is donated to rescue. I actually commissioned a portrait from Rogan, an Australian Shepherd in Canada who paints abstract works of art. It reminded me that no matter how painful and difficult her loss was, the years of happiness she brought into my life (and vice versa) was absolutely worth it.Īnother option might be to commission a work of art of your pet. I wrote a post all about Mia last year for Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, and it was incredibly helpful with processing my emotions a year after losing her. If you aren’t a visual art type person, maybe write a poem about your pet, or tell their story through a narrative. You can paint a portrait, whether realistic or more abstract, or even order a paint by number kit. Make artĪrt is therapeutic by nature, and creating art inspired by your pet is one way to capture their memory and release some of your emotions at the same time. ![]() This might look different for each pet owner, but here are 5 meaningful ways to memorialize your pet for Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. I still think about her a lot, and it has helped to find various ways to keep her memory vibrant and alive. One of the things that really helped me process my grief was celebrating Mia’s life in different ways and honoring the impact she had on my own life. This is due to many factors, including guilt around difficult choices like euthanasia, embarrassment around their level of grief, and a reluctance to share how they feel for a fear that their support system may not understand. Plus, pet owners can struggle with how to process their grief. ![]() ![]() It might even be harder since pets are such a familiar part of our every day lives, making their loss more noticeable. In fact, research indicates losing a pet is just as hard as losing any other family member. Two years ago, I lost my heart dog, Mia, very suddenly and unexpectedly. Rainbow Bridge Awareness Day, celebrated on August 28, is a day to remember these pet companions and celebrate the remarkable impact they had on our lives. Their absence is notable, and their memory stays with us long after they have passed. Pets are family, and they are a deeply ingrained part of our daily lives. Have you lost a pet? If you have, you know how painful it is. Dog Lover, Uncategorized 5 Beautiful Ways to Remember Your Pet on Rainbow Bridge Awareness Day
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