The bond we share with our pets is incredibly strong, and it is completely normal to feel heartbroken or angry at their passing, or even in anticipation of their loss. The healing period is often long and extremely difficult. The following are some resources available to help you through this process.
BOOKS
There are several books such as those below available on Amazon, including ones focusing on children’s grief after the loss of a pet.
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Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet, by Gary Kowalski
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Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die, by Jon Katz
WEBSITES
The Colorado State University – Argus Institute
The Ohio State University – Honoring the Bond
The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement is a unique organization that offers free support for grief.
CALL CENTERS AND HOTLINES
Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline
607-253-3932
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST, Tuesday and Thursday
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255, Available 24 hours/7 days a week