Saying goodbye to loved ones is never easy. That is true even if the loved one in question is a pet, and no wonder since nine out of ten pet owners consider their furry friends to be members of the family. When it is finally time to say goodbye to Fido, do so the right way with pet memorial markers, or gravestones for pets.
Perhaps one of the reasons it is so hard to say goodbye to pets is because they seem so human much of the time. Nearly half, 48 percent, of cat owners say that their cats appear to watch television with them, and 80 percent of pet owners believe that their pet is sensitive to and responds to their owner’s moods. That is why pet memorial markers can help the grieving process when it is finally time to say goodbye to the beloved member of the family.
A pet memorial featuring pet stones can make it easier for younger children to understand loss, but it can help animal lovers of all ages say goodbye. In fact, pets help senior citizens quite a bit. According to a study done by the Mayo Clinic, seniors who own pets go to the doctor 21 percent less than those with no pets. Perhaps that is why pet memorial markers are becoming so popular.
Many people really have trouble dealing with the loss of their dogs. Perhaps this is in part because one third of dogs join their families on vacation. Just like someone would not leave a child behind, they do not want to be without their dog while camping or doing something else fun. When those special friends die, pet markers and pet headstones seem only natural.
Animal memorials are becoming even more popular now, which is why there are elaborate pet memorial markers now available. Whether it is a simple stone or something much fancier, there is something for every budget and every personality. The most important thing is not what the memorial looks like, it is that it exists and is there to help provide some comfort to the grieving owners. Pets are a big part of many lives and sometimes they are all a person has. Saying goodbye is a hard process and not something that is easily done. Fortunately there are pet memorial markers to make saying goodbye a little easier and give that furry friend one final moment of dignity.