Tears Over ‘Emotional Damage’ Christmas Tree Honoring Pets Who Passed

A woman walking on a trail in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has left viewers in tears after sharing a special Christmas tree she found.

The tree was dedicated to people’s pets who have passed. The decorations had photos of all the different angel animals with messages from their families. Despite some of these pets passing years and even decades ago, their legacies live on.

The December 14 TikTok video, which was shared to the account @jourtsworld, brought in over 411,200 views and 98,700 likes. The caption reads “emotional damage,” as there is not a dry eye in the comment section.

Passersby can look at the different photos of the fur babies that are delicately placed between the Christmas ornaments and tinsel wrapped around the tree. Even though a pet has passed does not mean they are forgotten.

“I went for a walk in my neighborhood and came across it, found it really moving,” the video creator told Newsweek via TikTok. “Definitely was teary-eyed. They were clearly so loved.”

Viewers could not stop crying over this sweet tree, which adorns the Mosquito Creek Trail.

“They’re all playing around that tree together,” said one viewer.

Another comment reads: “Some of them crossed the rainbow bridge decades ago but they’re still on that tree, still very much loved after all these years.”

“Never knew these dogs but the way I’d be crying under that tree,” wrote @jaymariehq.

Grieving a Pet

With how much a pet becomes part of a family’s life, it is no wonder grieving them is very emotionally distressing, and while grieving looks different for everyone, it is important to note that any feeling is valid.

Some phases pet owners might go through after losing a pet include denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. The Cleveland Clinic recommends creating physical memories like a book or keeping a dog’s collar to help with the grieving process. Owners could also join a support group, as plenty of other people experience the same.

Keep in mind that other people and pets might also be hurting in this time. It is important to support each other, comfort your pets and kids, and heal together.

Do you have heartfelt, funny or adorable videos/pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.