Peaceful Paws Veterinary Hospice
Grief Resources
Here we have compiled a list of support resources to get you started.
Peaceful Paws Resources
You may find it difficult to move on after losing a beloved pet. Pet bereavement is real and the grieving process can be very painful, often as painful as losing a human family member or friend. If you need support and understanding as you process your grief, please don’t delay in getting help. Here we have compiled a list of support resources to get you started. If you need support and understanding as you process your grief, please don’t delay in getting help.
In Person Support Services (*may be virtual during the pandemic)
Online Support Services
One on One Counseling
- Kevin Ringstaff – PetCloud: www.petcloud.pet
Live Chat Groups
- The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: www.aplb.org/
- Pet Cloud: www.petcloud.pet
- Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Support Chat Room: www.rainbowbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Petloss_Grief_Support_Chat.htmWebsites
- Pet Grief Support and Candle Ceremony: www.petloss.com
- Pet Loss Help: www.petlosshelp.org
- Pet Loss Support Page: pet-loss.net
- Pet Memory Project: www.petmemoryproject.com
- 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
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
- Pet Compassion Careline: 855-245-8214
Helping Children Through Pet Loss
- Psychology Today: Support, Nuture & Love: Talking to Children About Pet Loss
- The Argus Institute: Helping Children with Pet Loss
- UC Davis Veterinary Medicine: Helping Children Understand Pet Loss: Do’s and Dont’s
Children’s Books on Pet Loss:
- When a Pet Dies, by Fred Rogers
- Saying Goodbye to Lulu, by Corinne Demas
- The Tenth Good Thing About Barney, by Judith Viorst
- Jasper’s Day by Marjorie Blain Parker
- Cat Heaven and Dog Heaven, by Cynthia Rylant
Helping Companion Pets Through Loss
- Psychology Today: 10 Tips for Helping Your Grieving Pet
- The Argus Institute: How Animals Grieve
- PetMD: 5 Tips to help Pets Deal With Grief