After losing my beloved pet, I fell into a deep depression that lasted for several years.
During that time, I often felt emotionally numb and struggled to find peace in my daily life.
One of the few places I found comfort was the grave of my dog, Mook.
I would visit regularly, and each time I did, I felt an inexplicable sense of calm wash over me.
It was as if my heart had been gently lifted, surrounded by kindness and peace.
There, I could finally breathe and just be myself.
In this blog post, I’d like to share my personal story and some experiences from my customers to explain how visiting a pet’s grave can be a powerful way to heal from pet loss.
I’ll also talk about the emotional and psychological benefits of this practice, and why it might help you, too.
When I visit the grave, I feel like I’m meeting my pet in heaven.
I visit my dog’s grave several times a year, and sometimes I go almost every week.
When I stand in front of the grave, press my hands together, and close my eyes, my dog’s face vividly appears behind my eyelids.
Even though it’s been over ten years since he passed away, I can still see his face and hear his voice as clearly as ever.
When I share this with my customers, some of them later tell me that they, too, visited their pet’s grave—and had a similar experience.
They say they were able to feel the presence of their beloved companion again.
Many of them express how deeply healing that moment was, especially when they thought they would never be able to “meet” their pet again.
I was able to apologize to my pet in heaven.
Some of my customers carry deep feelings of guilt, believing that they were responsible for their pet’s death.
Some regret not taking their pet to the vet in time, while others blame themselves for accidents that happened when they briefly looked away.
These painful regrets often grow heavier with time and lead to overwhelming grief, making it even harder to cope with pet loss.
Many people feel that, even if they want to apologize, their words will never reach their beloved pet.
But I encourage them to try—by visiting the grave, holding their pet’s ashes, or simply closing their eyes and speaking from the heart.
I truly believe that our feelings can reach them.
And I don’t think any pet would ever blame their owner.
If anything, they would say:
“Thank you for loving me. I was happy because of you.”
It makes you feel like your deceased pet is watching over you
These days, I’ve been feeling much better, and I haven’t visited Mook’s grave in quite a while—probably not for about six months.
Maybe the reason I’ve been able to stay healthy and positive is because Mook has been watching over me all along.
I feel truly grateful to be able to live each day with a sense of peace and energy.
When I do visit his grave from time to time, I always feel that Mook has been patiently waiting for me.
Even after months apart, I can sense that he’s never stopped watching over me.
Have you ever felt like your pet is still protecting you?
Visiting their grave might help you feel that quiet presence again—something gentle, comforting, and real.
Pets still provide emotional support
Thanks to Mook, we were given the opportunity to create pet memorial gifts—a job that has brought joy not only to our customers but also deep meaning to our own lives.
This work has become a source of emotional support for me.
Whenever a customer thanks me, it reminds me of my purpose, and it gives me the strength to keep moving forward.
Because I’ve experienced similar grief myself, I can truly understand the feelings of those who are mourning.
That allows me to listen with compassion and empathy.
Thanks to this work, I get to see Mook every day—whether it’s through creating new sample products using his photo, updating our website with his pictures, or working on custom orders.
It means that I never forget him; he continues to be a part of my daily life.
I hope to continue this work that Mook left behind, and through it, deliver joy, comfort, and love to others.
Each piece is lovingly crafted as a heartfelt gift—from pets in heaven to their beloved families here on Earth. ☆
Maybe I’ll visit Mook’s grave on my next day off.
What pets in heaven can help you with
Have you ever experienced something like this?
“I was almost in a traffic accident, but somehow I was saved.”
“By chance, a serious illness was discovered just in time—if I had waited a little longer, it could have been dangerous.”
Or maybe a stroke of unexpected good luck came your way.
I think most people have had moments like these once or twice in their lives.
Whenever something like that happens to me, I often find myself thinking about my ancestors… or the pets I’ve loved and lost.
And later, I sometimes realize—it felt as if they were guiding me, or protecting me from harm.
Maybe it’s just my imagination.
But I remember that when I used to pray at my family altar every day, those “lucky” moments happened more often.
And after my beloved dog passed away, I feel like they’ve happened even more frequently.
It might all just be coincidence.
But believing that I’m being protected by something beyond what I can see brings me comfort—and makes me feel closer to my ancestors and my pets in heaven.
I hope they’ll keep watching over me from now on, too.
Next time, I’ll visit their graves again… and say thank you for everything.
Talking about our beloved dogs never ends, no matter how many years pass
Even now, Our Dog is a source of comfort to our family.
When our beloved dog was alive, our daily life revolved around our pet. Our family talked more and we fought less, and even if we did fight, Mook would bark gently to lighten the mood.
And even now, many years after he passed away, when we talk about Mook, we have heartwarming conversations like, “He was that kind of dog,” or “He was so cute.”
Many years have passed since his death, but he is still a soothing presence in our family☆
Talking about dog can help us feel better
I’m not very good at talking to people I meet for the first time.
But if we talk about dogs and cats, we can quickly open up and have a fun conversation.
I’m sure there are others out there who feel the same way.
Once when I attended an event, while everyone was having a good time drinking, I was just smiling and not really participating in the conversation. But then someone said something and the conversation turned to pets.
Everyone who has a dog or cat, or has had a dog or cat, was bragging about their pets. I told them that I had a dog called Mook, and that I now have two cats, and we had a great time.
At times like this, I feel that Mook in heaven helped me.
I’m sure you will find many situations in the future where you can help them.
I’m sure that in the early days after your pet’s death, you will feel lonely and cry, but I’m sure that from now on you will be able to talk about the days you spent together as fond and warm memories.
At that time, you may be bound by an eternal bond.
Pets are emotional support
Pets continue to support us emotionally even after they have passed away. As I wrote at the beginning, even when I’m tired or depressed, visiting their graves helps to clear my mind.
Perhaps this emotional support is what they left behind for us.
Perhaps it’s when we sense their invisible power, their warmth that only we can feel, that an eternal bond is formed?
