Loss of a beloved pet is never trivial. Pets are more than animals, they are like family members. They are our companions who provide us with unconditional love and support. I'm sorry for your loss.

I lost a cat two years ago to kidney disease. I had to have him put down and it was the absolute worst feeling in the world to watch him slowly pass away as the veterinarian injected him. I had to attend grief counseling for a few weeks, which may sound crazy to some, but it truly helped me because that cat was with me for a long, long time. So I felt like I'd lost part of myself when he passed away.

You need to grieve right now and that will come and go in waves of emotion. Just know that what you're going through is completely normal.