We often don’t get the opportunity to grieve the loss of a pet as children. The feelings will stay with us. Ross will be grieving these feelings at 30.
It takes strength to be vulnerable and allow yourself to feel the hurt.
This is especially funny because Leonard’s mother is supposed to be a trained psychiatrist.
She got a chance to say goodbye which helps with the grieving.
Watching old movies about the person or dog helps the feelings come to the surface. See example clip of Grace watching old slides.