Today’s topic is a question I often receive:
“If I recover from pet loss, will I end up forgetting my beloved pet?”
Alongside listening to my customers’ stories of pet loss, I create memorial knit items.
From time to time, I hear this concern:
“I’m worried that if I overcome my grief, I might forget my pet.”
People who feel this way seem torn between wanting to heal and wanting to keep their pet in their thoughts forever.
I believe we never truly forget our pets.
As we start to feel better, it’s true that the time we spend actively thinking about them may decrease.
However, that does not mean their presence is forgotten.
You will likely remember them on birthdays or anniversaries, and looking back at photos will always bring them to mind. Even after many years, those memories stay vivid.
What does fade, however, are the painful memories.
I myself lost my beloved dog more than ten years ago.
I still remember the happy times with absolute clarity, but the painful memories of his illness have slowly faded.
That said, the sorrow I felt at the moment of his passing remains with me.
In this way, our minds gradually find a way to organize these emotions. Yet, our love for our pets does not change.
In the beginning, the grief may feel overwhelming, but with time, the joyful memories grow stronger than the painful ones. Eventually, we are able to smile and share stories of our pets with warmth in our hearts.
There is a belief that if we keep grieving, our pets cannot go to heaven
I have heard people say that as long as we continue crying, our pets will never be able to enter heaven.
I understand this way of thinking. When they were alive and full of energy, our pets would often come closer when they sensed we were sad. If their bodies are gone but their souls remain, perhaps they are still staying near us when we grieve.
But then—does that mean they disappear once we begin to heal?
Here is how I see it:
If we want to see them, they will always come close.
If we tell them, “Live happily in heaven!” they can return there and enjoy a joyful life.
Our pets will always live in our hearts, because we will forever cherish them.
When I feel overwhelmed with sadness, I sometimes visit my dog’s grave, and in those moments I feel his presence close by. When I don’t feel him nearby, I choose to believe he is healthy and happy in heaven.
And even if it were true that our tears keep our pets from fully crossing over, I don’t see this as something bad. It only means they are kind souls, choosing to stay by our side because we are hurting.
So when we regain our strength, do our pets become lonely?
I don’t believe so. I think instead, they are finally reassured, free to enjoy their time in heaven without worry.
That’s why you don’t need to be afraid. Overcome your grief, allow yourself to heal, and continue living with the beautiful memories of your beloved pets.
Heaven Is So Joyful That Our Pets May Even Forget About Us for a While
It has been more than ten years since I lost my beloved dog, yet I still visit his grave.
A few years ago, I noticed something new—sometimes, even when I visited, I could no longer feel his presence nearby.
At that moment, I thought to myself:
Heaven must be such a wonderful place.
There is no pain from illness, there is plenty of delicious food, and many friends to play with.
So when my dog doesn’t return to me, I choose to believe he is simply enjoying a truly joyful time in heaven.
If you worry that forgetting about your pet might leave them lonely, try shifting your perspective. Believe instead that heaven is such a delightful place, and that your beloved companion is happily spending their days there.
Customer Impressions After Receiving Their Product
After delivering our products, many customers have shared these heartfelt words:
“It feels like my pet has come back home.”
For us, there is no greater joy than hearing this.
Why do we create these cushions?
Because we believe their purpose is to stay close to our customers’ hearts and bring comfort during difficult times.
We also often hear another touching message:
“Please share this wonderful product with others who are suffering from pet loss.”
With these words in mind, we are determined to continue our work and keep bringing comfort to as many people as possible.
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