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:
SF Suicide Prevention: 415-781-0500 or sfsuicide.org or dial "988" from any phone.
SF Suicide Prevention: 415-781-0500 or sfsuicide.org or dial "988" from any phone.
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our favorite short videos :
in person (*may be virtual or online)
support groups:
San Francisco (*resuming December 2020)
SFSPCA , 415-554-3000, 243 Alabama Street, SF, CA 94110
1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm-8:30pm, sfspca.org/resources/pet-loss-support
Pet Cloud - Pet-Loss & Bereavement Counseling, 833-PET-1234, P.O. Box 15931, SF, CA 94115, PetCloud.pet.
Berkeley
East Bay Humane Society, 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA, 3rd Tuesday of the month,
berkeleyhumane.org/community-resources
Burlingame
Peninsula Humane Society, 650-340-7022, ext.327, 1450 Rollins Rd., Burlingame, 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-8:30pm, phs-spca.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, 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, 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, arflife.org/pet-loss-support-group
SFSPCA , 415-554-3000, 243 Alabama Street, SF, CA 94110
1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm-8:30pm, sfspca.org/resources/pet-loss-support
Pet Cloud - Pet-Loss & Bereavement Counseling, 833-PET-1234, P.O. Box 15931, SF, CA 94115, PetCloud.pet.
Berkeley
East Bay Humane Society, 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA, 3rd Tuesday of the month,
berkeleyhumane.org/community-resources
Burlingame
Peninsula Humane Society, 650-340-7022, ext.327, 1450 Rollins Rd., Burlingame, 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-8:30pm, phs-spca.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, 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, 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, arflife.org/pet-loss-support-group
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
SUICIDE PREVENTION Crisis Line: 415-781-0500
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
SUICIDE PREVENTION Crisis Line: 415-781-0500
by email
Washington State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Pet Loss Hotline: plhl@vetmed.wsu.edu
online resources
one-on-one counseling:
Kevin Ringstaff - PetCloud: petcloud.pet
Hana Mari Mäkinen - End and After Animal Communications: endandafter.com/
Kelly Gendreau, LMFT - Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss: rainbowbridgehealing.com
Hana Mari Mäkinen - End and After Animal Communications: endandafter.com/
Kelly Gendreau, LMFT - Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss: rainbowbridgehealing.com
free support groups:
Mondays, 2nd & 4th, 7-8:30pm PST: Michele Shimamura (925) 683-8463
Mondays, 3rd, 6-7pm PST: Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) - suzanne@suzannehayne.com
Tuesdays, 2nd, 6:30-7:30pm PST: Cindy Buck (650) 302-6012
Tuesdays, 3rd, 7-8:30pm PST: Jill Goodfriend (510) 393-1359
Mondays, 3rd, 6-7pm PST: Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) - suzanne@suzannehayne.com
Tuesdays, 2nd, 6:30-7:30pm PST: Cindy Buck (650) 302-6012
Tuesdays, 3rd, 7-8:30pm PST: Jill Goodfriend (510) 393-1359
live group sessions:
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: aplb.org/
Hana Mari Mäkinen - End and After Animal Communications: endandafter.com/
Pet Cloud: petcloud.pet
Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Support Chat Room: rainbowbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Petloss_Grief_Support_Chat.htm
Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss: Kelly Gendreau, LMFT - rainbowbridgehealing.com
Hana Mari Mäkinen - End and After Animal Communications: endandafter.com/
Pet Cloud: petcloud.pet
Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Support Chat Room: rainbowbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Petloss_Grief_Support_Chat.htm
Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss: Kelly Gendreau, LMFT - rainbowbridgehealing.com
websites:
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: aplb.org/
Losing Lulu (Facebook): facebook.com/groups/losinglulu/
Pet Cloud: petcloud.pet
Pet Grief Support and Candle Ceremony: petloss.com
Pet Loss Help: petlosshelp.org
Pet Loss Support Page: pet-loss.net
Pet Memory Project: petmemoryproject.com
Pet Soul Grief and Loss Support (Facebook): facebook.com/groups/1024115891330510
PVC: Coping With the Loss of a Pet - Support Group (Facebook): facebook.com/groups/739466563141011
RainbowBridge: rainbowsbridge.com
Chance’s Spot: chancesspot.org/pet-loss-support/index.php
Cornell University College of Vet Medicine: vet.cornell.edu/about-us/outreach/pet-loss-support-hotline
Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets: pethospice.org
Washington State University, School of Veterinary Medicine: vetmed.wsu.edu/PetLoss
SUICIDE PREVENTION: sfsuicide.org
Losing Lulu (Facebook): facebook.com/groups/losinglulu/
Pet Cloud: petcloud.pet
Pet Grief Support and Candle Ceremony: petloss.com
Pet Loss Help: petlosshelp.org
Pet Loss Support Page: pet-loss.net
Pet Memory Project: petmemoryproject.com
Pet Soul Grief and Loss Support (Facebook): facebook.com/groups/1024115891330510
PVC: Coping With the Loss of a Pet - Support Group (Facebook): facebook.com/groups/739466563141011
RainbowBridge: rainbowsbridge.com
Chance’s Spot: chancesspot.org/pet-loss-support/index.php
Cornell University College of Vet Medicine: vet.cornell.edu/about-us/outreach/pet-loss-support-hotline
Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets: pethospice.org
Washington State University, School of Veterinary Medicine: vetmed.wsu.edu/PetLoss
SUICIDE PREVENTION: sfsuicide.org
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: aplb.org/support/children_and_pet_loss.php
Pet Cloud: petcloud.pet
Rainbow Bridge - Helping a Child Cope with Pet Loss: rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support/Chrildren_and_petloss.htm
Pet Cloud: petcloud.pet
Rainbow Bridge - Helping a Child Cope with Pet Loss: rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support/Chrildren_and_petloss.htm
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
for pets
YES, other surviving pets can also experience grief and loss. CLICK HERE for a short article that can help us better understand their experience.