GRIEF RESOURCES
Losing a pet can be incredibly difficult. Our pets are often with us through important life changes - they are the ones who are by our sides offering constant love and support when we need it most. It is only natural that the loss of such a constant and loyal companion would be heartbreaking.
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Visit our grief resouces for kids webpage for more information regarding children.
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Please reach out to friends, family, a therapist, clergy, and/or pet loss support groups to help you through the grieving process.
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Good Omen Counseling specializes in Veterinary Social Work
​https://www.goodomencounseling.com/
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Below are a list of resources and information on pet loss and grieving:
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*The Ohio State University - Honoring the Bond
https://vmc.vet.osu.edu/services/honoring-the-bond
Coping with the loss of a pet - Booklet (this is a great resource)
https://vmc.vet.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/coping_with_loss_brochure_2024_web.pdf
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*Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement - APLB
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*The Parmenter Foundation - Bereavement Programs in MetroWest (Eastern MA)
https://parmenterfoundation.org/pet-loss/
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* Veterinary Wisdom: https://www.veterinarywisdom.com/petparents
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* The Pet Loss Support Page: http://www.pet-loss.net
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*Center for Loss & Life Transition: https://www.centerforloss.com
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Pet Loss Support Groups (Virtual)
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*Good Omen Counseling
Pet Loss Support Group Supported by Paws Finding Peace
Third Thursday & Last Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm
https://www.goodomencounseling.com/free-pet-grief-loss-peer-support-group
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*MSPCA - Pet Loss Bereavement Support Group
3rd Monday every month from 5-6pm
https://www.mspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bereavement-Group-2.pdf
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*Dakin Pet Loss & Healing Support Group
See website for upcoming dates
https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss.html
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*Chicago VMA - Wings Pet Loss Support Group
1st Wednesday every month from 8:30-10pm (EST)
https://www.chicagovma.org/pet-loss-support/
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Pet Loss Hotlines
* Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support Hotline:
508-839-7966
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*Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline:
607-218-7457
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/impact/community-impact/pet-loss-support-hotline
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
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Helpful Videos
Pet Loss Grief: The pain explained with Dr. Sarah Hoggan
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*We do our best to keep this page current, if you discover that any of the resources listed are no longer available, please let Paws Finding Peace know.