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What to Write in a Pet Sympathy Card

People often hesitate over a pet sympathy card because they worry it will sound trivial. It will not, as long as it is sincere. Here is what to write when someone has lost an animal they loved.

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“Use their name. It matters more than anything else you write.”

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“I am so sorry about Bella. She was such a character.”

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“Thinking of you after the loss of your best friend.”

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“There is no right way to grieve an animal you loved this much.”

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“Take your time. This is a real loss and it deserves real grief.”

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“I remember how happy they always were to see you.”

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“You gave them a wonderful life, right to the end.”

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“If you want to talk about them, I would love to hear the stories.”

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“So sorry. The house will feel wrong for a while, and that is okay.”

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“Sending love to you and to everyone who is missing them.”

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