We understand the pain associated with losing a pet. The grief can sometimes be overwhelming as we ride the roller coaster of emotions. Grief is very complex and no two people experience it in the same way. Each loss we experience throughout life can evoke a different grief response, often as a result of the relationship between ourselves and the deceased. We feel as though we are navigating unchartered territory, as each experience is different and none of us travel the same journey. We have compiled a list of resources to help you along your own personal path. Please reach out to us for any additional guidance.
Websites with Articles and Resources for Support
Pet Loss Grief Support-Rainbow Bridge Candle Ceremony
Best Friends-Pet Loss & Grief Resources
Recommended Reads
For Adults:
Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson Allen
Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die by Jon Katz
Goodbye-Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet by Gary Kowalski
Goodbye My Friend by Mary Montgomery
When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering & Healing by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
Grieving the Death of a Pet by Betty Carmack
Kingdom of Heart: A Pet Loss Journal by Patty L. Luckenbach
The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer: Lessons on Living & Dying from My Canine Brothers by Doug Koktavy
For Children:
Goodbye Mousie by Robie H. Harris
I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm
My Pet Died: A Coloring Book for Grieving Children
A Special Place for Charlee: A Child’s Companion Through Pet Loss by Debby Morehead
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst
When A Pet Dies by Fred Rogers