Sunrise Smiles A Step-by-Step Morning Routine to Help Your Depressed Pet It's early morning. You tiptoe downstairs with hopeful excitement, expecting your furry friend's happy "Good morning!" to be waiting. Instead, you find Bear — once a bouncy ball of energy — curled up and withdrawn on the couch. His eyes are sad, and he barely lifts his head. Your heart sinks. This scene may break any pet parent's heart. Bear's big brother Sawyer, his lifelong playmate, passed away suddenly. Now Bear doesn't even greet the friendly new puppy you brought home. He's withdrawn, lethargic, and won't go on his morning walks anymore — classic signs of a grieving or depressed dog.