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Our pets can be our truest, most steadfast friends. Their love is unconditional and their loyalty unfailing. They lend a gentle ear, make us laugh, soothe our souls. When a pet dies, it is natural to feel sorrow and grief and to mourn the loss of such an important part of our lives. However, we often find it difficult to acknowledge grief over a pet because of the fear of seeming silly. Be reassured that sorrow and grief are normal, natural responses to the death of your pet.

With understanding, compassion and support, we work to guide individuals and families through the grief process.

Feelings of guilt, emptiness, anger and confusion can be overwhelming. Pet loss counseling provides guidance and support during this difficult time.

 

 

What is pet loss?

Your pet has died or been diagnosed with a terminal illness and you face the difficult decision of euthanasia.

Your pet was in an accident.

Pet has runaway or been stolen.

A custody battle or loss of a pet due to divorce.

An animal companion must be given up due to an allergy.

A senior citizen must enter a nursing home and give up his or her pet.

Those who are grieving the loss of a companion animal may find comfort in the Pet Loss Support Group, where they can share their experience in an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding.

Anyone who has experienced a pet loss or anticipates such a loss is invited to attend

Pet Loss Support and Bereavement Group - The last Wednesday of every month

To sign up or for more information please email us at admin@fbhsllc.com or call 440-460-0140 option 3

Web Sites

www.petloss.com

www.pet-loss.net

www.superdog.com/petloss.htm

www.deltasociety.org/dsn000.htm

www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/changes

Reading Materials

Grieving the Death of a Pet
By
Dr. Betty Carmack, R.N., Ed.D., Augsburg Publishers 2003

Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children
By Herbert A. Nieburg and Arlene Fischer, Harper & Row, 1982

When Your Pet Dies: How To Cope With Your Feelings
By James E. Quackenbush and D. Graveline, Simon and Schuster, 1985

Living Through Personal Crisis
By Ann Kaiser Stearns, Ballantine, 1984

Coping With Sorrow On The Loss of Your Pet
By Moira Anderson, M.Ed, Alpine Blue Ribbon Books, 1996

Books For Children

Helping Children to Cope with Separation & Loss
By Claudia Jewitt, Harvard Common, 1992

Snowflake in My Hand
By Samantha Mooney, Delacorte, 1983

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
By Judith Viorst, Atheneum, 1975

When A Pet Dies
By Fred Rogers, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1988


 

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