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pet loss support
Losing a daily companion can be a difficult and even painful experience. Remember that you are not alone. It is hard to come home to a quieter place without your loving pet there to greet you. Please take the time to grieve.
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Understand that your feelings are normal and that each of us experiences grief in different ways: guilt, anger, sadness, relief, confusion, disbelief, etc. Remember to take care of yourself. Don't be afraid or embarrassed to seek support from friends, family, co-workers or even a neighbor. Here are some resources that might be helpful:
in person
support groups:
San Francisco
SFSPCA , 415-554-3000, 243 Alabama Street, SF, CA 94110
1st Tuesday of the month, 7:30-9pm, www.sfspca.org/resources/pet-loss-support
Berkeley
East Bay Humane Society, 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA, 3rd Tuesday of the month, www.berkeleyhumane.org/pet-loss
Burlingame
Peninsula Humane Society, 650-340-7022, ext.327, 1450 Rollins Rd., Burlingame, 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-8:30pm, http://peninsulahumanesociety.org/grief/
San Rafael
Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin, 901 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, CA, 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00-8:30pm, www.pescm.com/pet-loss
Novato
Marin Humane Society, 415-526-5699, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA, 1st Monday of the month, 6:00-7:30pm.
Dublin
Hope Hospice, 925-829-8770, 6377 Clark Avenue, Dublin, CA, 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 7:00-8:30pm, www.hopehospice.com/grief-support-center/programs-and-classes
Walnut Creek
Animal Rescue Foundation/Hospice of the East Bay, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7:00pm, www.arflife.org/pet-loss-support-group
Castro Valley/Hayward
510-969-6122, 2nd Wed of the month, 6:30-7:30pm, http://nancyschluntz.com/grief-counseling/
SFSPCA , 415-554-3000, 243 Alabama Street, SF, CA 94110
1st Tuesday of the month, 7:30-9pm, www.sfspca.org/resources/pet-loss-support
Berkeley
East Bay Humane Society, 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA, 3rd Tuesday of the month, www.berkeleyhumane.org/pet-loss
Burlingame
Peninsula Humane Society, 650-340-7022, ext.327, 1450 Rollins Rd., Burlingame, 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-8:30pm, http://peninsulahumanesociety.org/grief/
San Rafael
Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin, 901 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, CA, 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00-8:30pm, www.pescm.com/pet-loss
Novato
Marin Humane Society, 415-526-5699, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA, 1st Monday of the month, 6:00-7:30pm.
Dublin
Hope Hospice, 925-829-8770, 6377 Clark Avenue, Dublin, CA, 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 7:00-8:30pm, www.hopehospice.com/grief-support-center/programs-and-classes
Walnut Creek
Animal Rescue Foundation/Hospice of the East Bay, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7:00pm, www.arflife.org/pet-loss-support-group
Castro Valley/Hayward
510-969-6122, 2nd Wed of the month, 6:30-7:30pm, http://nancyschluntz.com/grief-counseling/
on the phone
ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline: 877-GRIEF-10 (877-474-3310)
Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets Help Line: 707-557-8595
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: 607-253-3932
Washington State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Pet Loss Hotline: 866-266-8635
Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets Help Line: 707-557-8595
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: 607-253-3932
Washington State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Pet Loss Hotline: 866-266-8635
by email
Washington State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Pet Loss Hotline: plhl@vetmed.wsu.edu
online resources
live chat groups:
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: http://aplb.org/chat/chat_petloss.php
Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Support Chat Room: http://www.rainbowbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Petloss_Grief_Support_Chat.htm
Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Support Chat Room: http://www.rainbowbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Petloss_Grief_Support_Chat.htm
websites:
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: www.aplb.org
Pet Grief Support and Candle Ceremony: www.petloss.com
Pet Loss Help: www.petlosshelp.org
Pet Loss Support Page: pet-loss.net
RainbowBridge: www.rainbowsbridge.com
Chance’s Spot: www.chancesspot.org/pet-loss-support/index.php
Cornell University College of Vet Medicine: www.vet.cornell.edu/about-us/outreach/pet-loss-support-hotline
Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets: www.pethospice.org
Washington State University, School of Veterinary Medicine: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/PetLoss
Pet Grief Support and Candle Ceremony: www.petloss.com
Pet Loss Help: www.petlosshelp.org
Pet Loss Support Page: pet-loss.net
RainbowBridge: www.rainbowsbridge.com
Chance’s Spot: www.chancesspot.org/pet-loss-support/index.php
Cornell University College of Vet Medicine: www.vet.cornell.edu/about-us/outreach/pet-loss-support-hotline
Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets: www.pethospice.org
Washington State University, School of Veterinary Medicine: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/PetLoss
books
The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies by Wallace Sife
Grieving the Death of a Pet by Betty J. Carmack
Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Every Lost a Pet by Gary Kowalski
When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing by Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD, CT
The Pet Loss Companion by Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez
Pet Loss and Human Bereavement by Kay, Neiburg, Kutscher, Grey and Fudin
The Human-Animal Bond and Grief by Lagoni, Butler and Hetts
Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children by Nieburg and Fisher
Grieving the Death of a Pet by Betty J. Carmack
Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Every Lost a Pet by Gary Kowalski
When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing by Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD, CT
The Pet Loss Companion by Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez
Pet Loss and Human Bereavement by Kay, Neiburg, Kutscher, Grey and Fudin
The Human-Animal Bond and Grief by Lagoni, Butler and Hetts
Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children by Nieburg and Fisher
for children
websites:
The Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement: www.aplb.org/support/children_and_pet_loss.php
Rainbow Bridge - Helping a Child Cope with Pet Loss: www.rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support/Chrildren_and_petloss.htm
A Kid’s Guide to the Loss of a Pet: http://bluebuffalo.com/library/a-kids-guide-to-dealing-with-the-loss-of-a-pet
Rainbow Bridge - Helping a Child Cope with Pet Loss: www.rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support/Chrildren_and_petloss.htm
A Kid’s Guide to the Loss of a Pet: http://bluebuffalo.com/library/a-kids-guide-to-dealing-with-the-loss-of-a-pet
books:
The Kids Book About Pet Loss: Grieving and Healing After Losing Your Pet by Vicky Taylor
I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm
When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
Forever Paws by Christine Davis
Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas and Ard Hoyt
Good-by Max by Keller
Oh, Where Has My Pet Gone? By Sibbutt
I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm
When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
Forever Paws by Christine Davis
Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas and Ard Hoyt
Good-by Max by Keller
Oh, Where Has My Pet Gone? By Sibbutt
