A pet cannot be replaced one-to-one; each animal has its own personality. The grief process should be sufficiently resolved before the pet's space is reoccupied.

The 4 phases according to Verena Kast

1st phase: Denial
2nd Phase: Emerging Emotions
3rd phase: Search, find, separate
4th Phase: New self- and world-relationship

As these stages progress, creating an area in your home with lasting memories can help you cope with grief. We call this area the Memory Corner .

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