{"id":3792,"date":"2012-08-13T12:59:45","date_gmt":"2012-08-13T16:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/blog\/?p=3792"},"modified":"2025-11-27T02:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T07:02:12","slug":"pet-sympathy-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/blog\/sympathy-cards\/pet-sympathy-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Sympathy Cards \u2013 Are They Necessary?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pets are more than an animal that lives with you. When you accept a pet into your home, you make them a part of your family. The love and care given to a pet is often very much like the way you would treat a child. They become an integral part of your daily life. Suffering the loss of a pet is losing a member of your family. Sympathy cards<\/a><\/strong> sent to a friend for the loss of their pet is not only appropriate, it is a sign that you are aware of how much they are suffering.<\/p>\n

Pet sympathy cards should carry a message of sympathy, caring and friendship. It is always nice to mention the pet\u2019s name, such as: \u201cI know that Duke was a great companion. Please accept my sympathy.\u201d You should avoid any mention of getting a new pet to replace their loss as they probably will not be ready to think about replacing a loved one that soon.<\/p>\n

The loss of a pet is often accompanied by depression and can cause the pet owner a great deal of pain. Once you\u2019ve sent that sympathy card, remember to call or visit and encourage your friend or family member to talk about their loss, memories and love of their pet. You can be sure that all kindness will be gratefully received and remembered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pets are more than an animal that lives with you. 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