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Pet Loss Support

Grief takes time
— and that’s okay.

The bond we form with our pets is real, and so is the grief when they are gone. Below is a curated list of resources to help see you through.

01

Online resources

Rainbow Bridge — a memorial site for grieving pet owners.
Ohio State University Pet Loss Support — articles, resources, and a free helpline.
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement — chat support, articles, and ceremonies.
Grief Healing — resources for processing grief, including pet loss.

02

Counselling & phone support

Pet Loss Canada — phone counselling. (519) 744-3784
Castlegar Hospice Society — supports grief beyond just pet loss. (250) 304-1266

03

Recommended reading

When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing — Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD
Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet — Gary Kowalski
Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet — Moira Anderson Allen
Healing Your Heart From Pet Loss Grief: Five Steps To Begin Your Journey — Wendy Van de Poll

04

For children

Pet Loss and Children: Helping Your Child Cope with the Loss of a Pet — Erainna Winnett
Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping — Marty Tousley

Reach out when you need to.

If your other pets are struggling, or you have questions, we’re here.