Pet Loss

The love between a pet and its owner is a powerful bond. When a cherished companion passes away, the pain can be deep. Our pet loss pages are designed to offer comfort and support as you cope with the loss of a cherished companion. We can also help you learn how to support a loved one who is grieving the loss of a pet. Here, you'll find resources to help you process your grief, from understanding the emotions of pet loss to creating meaningful ways to honor your pet's memory. We'll cover practical tips for dealing with everyday reminders of your pet, coping with loneliness, and finding support from others who understand. Whether you've just lost your pet. still healing from an older loss, or supporting someone who has experienced a loss, these pages can be a gentle companion on your journey.


Coping with Pet Loss

Pet Loss: 10 Tips for Coping With the Grief

No question about it, coping with the loss of a treasured pet is hard. The grief you feel from pet loss can be intense and complicated. In fact, that grief can be just as strong as what you experience when a human with which you have a close relationship dies. Working through grief from your […]


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Pet Loss Guide for Veterinarians

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The Funeralwise Guide to Coping with Pet Loss is designed to help you navigate the difficult path of recovering from the loss of a valued pet and companion. The Guide includes tips and advice on dealing with grief, advice on helping children handle their loss, ideas for ways to memorialize your pet, and where to find help […]


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Pet Loss Resources

Pet Loss Web Sites Cornell University www.vet.cornell.edu/Org/Petloss/ Pet Love & Loss Network www.alln.org Pet-Loss www.pet-loss.net Tufts University:


Strategies for Grieving and How To Cope with the Loss of a Pet

Losing a pet is a deeply emotional experience. Our furry friends become integral to our lives, offering unconditional love and companionship. The grief that follows their loss is profound and often equates to losing a family member. Coping with this loss involves navigating through various emotions and finding ways to honor their memory. Here’s a […]


Poems for Loss of a Pet

As long as there has been recorded writing, there has been poetry. The best and most popular poets have a gift for putting what we are feeling to words. the appeal of poetry is universal and has long been used as a way to express our feelings and offer comfort in difficult times. When we […]


Prayers For Loss of a Pet

We pray for many reasons. During times of loss, such as when a beloved pet dies, prayer can offer comfort and help us on the path toward healing. For some, private prayer offers the best solace. For others, joining with others who shared our pet’s life to offer prayer provides a valuable shared expression of […]


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