How do you cope with grief when a beloved pet passes away?

My guinea pig who was like my baby passed on yesterday unexpectedly. The experience was quite traumatic as I did as much as I could to save him and keep him comfortable but his life still ended in pain. I have many great memories with him but it only makes me feel even more sad as I’ll never get to have them with him again.

For those who have been in a similar situation with any pet, do you have any advice on how to cope with dealing with it?