GRIEF SUPPORT
Stages of grief
Stages of grief can be complex. This chart may help you as well as your client understand the emotions they are experiencing.
Grief counselors
Beth Bigler at Honoring Our Animals
Beth is a Certified Grief Counselor and Certified Pet Loss Grief Support Specialist by the American Academy of Grief Counseling. She is also a member of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Her goal is to counsel you through the process of either anticipatory grief or pet loss in general. Our companions are always in our hearts, and that will never change. She is available for counseling and support no matter where you are located.
Wolfie’s Wish - Grieving Cards
Anticipatory Pet Loss Affirmation Cards – a Compassionate Companion During Challenging Times.
These cards are designed to provide you with supportive messages and heartfelt affirmations tailored for pet owners dealing with impending loss.
Visit the Wolfie's Wish website to discover them.
Online Pet loss support group
Wolfie’s Wish Pet loss Support Group. A “pawsitive” place.
This is a public forum to help those who have lost a pet.
Facebook - Wolfie’s Wish Pet loss Support Group. A “pawsitive” place.
Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Support (families)
The Pet loss Support Page-Ten Tips on Coping with Pet Loss (families)
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (families and veterinary teams)
End of Life Care I ASPCA
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/end-life-care
Pet Loss Hotline: (877) GRIEF-10
Best Friends-resources across the United States
https://bestfriends.org/resources/pet-loss-and-grief-resources
Colorado State
Argus Hosts a Friends of Friends Pet Loss Support Group
See the group meeting schedule here.
Facilitator: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC
(970) 412-6212
A support group for pet parents with “special needs” pet.
New York Animal Medical Center
New York, New Jersey and surrounding areas
https://www.amcny.org/petlosssupportgroup
Veterinary Wisdom for Pet Parents
http://www.veterinarywisdom.com/pet-parent-products
Support for Pet Parents
Support for Veterinary Professionals
Two Hearts Pet Loss Center