If you own a pet, then you know just how special your relationship with your furry friend is. When we lose a pet, it’s more than just losing an animal: it’s like losing a family member and close companion. No matter what your relationship is like with your pet, losing a pet can affect you profoundly. That’s why Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day was created-- to help celebrate the lives of your favorite furry friends.
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is on August 28, and was created by Deborah Barnes in honor of her beloved cat, Mr. Jazz. When Mr. Jazz passed away in 2013 after 15 years of companionship, Deborah decided to publish a book about their special bond in 2015, thus creating Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. Though it is a relatively new holiday, the response to Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day has been enormously positive-- a true testament to the power of the relationships we have with our pets is. Celebrate the day and the life of your pet with these special activities:
Social Media. Post a memory or a photo with your pet on social media. When looking for the perfect photo to post, you’ll get the chance to go through all of your photos and happy memories with your pet. Popular social media sites like Facebook or Instagram may provide the official Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day logo, which you can put on the photo you post to celebrate the day. If you do decide to post on social media, use #RainbowBridgeRemembranceDay to celebrate with other people around the world!
Animal Shelter. You may feel better volunteering your time at an animal shelter, where you can help other animals in need of care or a forever home. If you lost a pet recently, this may help you begin to move on and process your grief in a happy and helpful way. And who knows-- you may even find a new friend to bring home!
Gather with Family and Friends. Reminisce with other loved ones who were touched by the life of your pet. Hosting a small gathering where you can share photos and tell stories of your pet will honor their life in a happy and jovial setting, which may be the exact thing you need to help you move on and process your grief.
Donation. If you can, consider making a donation to an animal shelter or animal charity in honor of your animal companion.
Artwork. There are many mediums in which you can get custom artwork made to remember your pet. Paintings, photographs, and even pillows can be made with your pet on them, which you can display around your home so you always remember the impact they had on your life. You can even have a Christmas ornament made to put up on your tree each year so they’re always there to help you celebrate the holidays!
Plant a Tree. Many cultures and religions plant a tree after a death to signify replacing death with life. Consider doing this after losing your pet to help you create a long and lasting visual memory of your pet that you can see in your own home or garden.
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Sources:
https://nationaltoday.com/rainbow-bridge-remembrance-day/
https://go.petchamp.com/articles/august-28th-is-rainbow-bridge-remembrance-day
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/rainbow-bridge-remembrance-day-august-28/
