How can I make my brother feel better about losing his pet?

This is Me <3: How can I make my brother feel better about losing his pet?
My brother’s hedgehog just died. He has been crying all day.
I have told him he is in a better place, but he just cries more.

How can I help him feel better?

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Answer by Mikka
It is really hard to lose anything. Don’t try to tell him that his dog is in a better place, because he’ll remember that his dog will never be back again and that will make him sad. And definitely don’t suggest going to the pet shop to buy a new dog. When you lose someone dear to you, nothing else can take their place. It is as if his best friend died and you tell him to go find another best friend. If you say something like that, he will think you don’t care, he will think you don’t understand how important his dog was for him.You’d better try to make him remember all the happy times you spent together with the dog. Like this, he will remain a happy memory. I think it’s the best way to cheer him up. You will see your brother smile and even laugh while remembering all the happy and funny moments you spent with the dog. Hope this helped.

Lots of luck,
Mikka.

Answer by Amanda
I just lost my ferret a couple days ago. Its’ really depressing since he was so special to us.

As to what to do depends on the person. Since this is a very recent event I wouldn’t bring the subject up too much for a day or so, just so the pain can ease a bit. When people tried to talk to me about my ferret right after he died, I couldn’t talk about it without crying and feeling worse. Now that its been two days I can talk about it, I still miss my ferret terribly though. When you do talk to him, don’t bring up exact memories of the pet but just remind him that he gave his pet a good life,and remind him how lucky his hedgehog was to have him as an owner. Be very nice to your brother, show him that you care. The more support he has the better. Another thing you shouldn’t do is say “just get another one”. That will just make him feel like your trying to replace his hedgehog as if it were an item. You can’t replace a pet you were close to, only introduce a new one into your life. If he decides he wants a another it’s because he wants another companion, not that he wants to replace his old one.

Also, have him remember that him and his hedgehog will meet again someday.

Answer by Heather
I know, it’s hard, huh. What kind of animals dose he like? Maybe you could take him shopping to get another pet when he is ready! Or, just keep comforting him, that’s really all you can do. He just needs time to get over his loss! Poor thing.

Answer by Cansu Akgunduz
If he really loved his hedgehog then don’t get him another pet straight away because if you do then that’s like saying that he/she is replaceable (My dog was put down a few months ago, and I still feel upset, but you start getting used to it). He’ll know when he’s ready to buy another pet, so just spend time with him and try to ease his mind from his hedghog.
R.I.P to your hedgehog