You said "she is" instead of "she was." Why speaking about your pet in the present tense after they die is one of the most common, least-discussed parts of grief.

You still go to fill the bowl. You almost call their name. You catch yourself saying we. Why pet grief lives in the present tense, sometimes for far longer than people think it should.

How do you say goodbye to a dying pet? You do not. Not really. Not in the way you imagine. What actually happens is quieter, smaller, and more meaningful than you expect.