Pet Loss Resources

Pet Loss

See below section for Pet Loss Support Groups


"Grieving the Loss of a Pet: Resources for Coping" - Hotlines, Support Groups, Videos, Articles, Veterinarians and more resources from the Best Friends Animal Society

Comprehensive List of Pet Loss Resources from the University of Tennessee Knoxville Veterinary Social Work School. (They also have a Financial Aid List)

- Euthanasia Decision Worksheet 

- End-of-Life Values and Goals Worksheet

- Quality of Life Scale


Podcasts:



For Children and Parents:

Picture Books recommended in article: 

Age-appropriate books for kids about pet death referenced in the article: 


Articles:


Support Groups for Pet Loss

Through the AKC |  ASPCA | AKC Faceboook Pet Loss Support Group

Bideawee Rescue - The Bideawee Pet Loss Support program is a free service that convenes virtually on Zoom. Each support group is attended by individuals that have recently experienced the loss of a pet. The groups are facilitated by one of Bideawee’s qualified volunteers who specialize in animal bereavement or are Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW). Support Group Qs: 866-262-8133

ASPCA - End of Life Care  | 

ASPCA National Pet Loss Hotline: 1-877-474-3310

List of National Hotlines - Link 

AMC (Animal Medical Center) Virtual Support Groups: 

Support Groups | Pet Loss Resources | Email 

Judith Harbour, LCSW, Social Worker: Email | 212-329-8521

Booklets: Supporting Your ChildSupporting your Partner  | Supporting your animal

The Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education at the AMC - a leading provider of pet health information - go to their website for answers on pet health


If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts please call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255

Selections from General Grief & Loss Page:

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Readings

Books

Podcasts

Grief Resources for Children