Support Groups
- The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement – Chatrooms with free expert supportive guidance. One of the best online support groups.
- Grief Healing – Discussion group.
- Chances Spot – Support forums, and helpful information about pet loss.
- Rainbow Bridge – Support forum and chatroom.
Workbook
- A Peaceful Path: A Supportive Guide through Pet Loss – Self-paced workbook which allows you to validate your pain, explores why you feel this loss and helps you navigate through the grief in a healthy direction.
Books
- When Your Pet Dies by Alan Wolfelt
- Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson Allen
- Goodbye Friend by Gary Kowalski
- The Loss of a Pet by Wallace Sife
- Children and Pet Loss by Marty Tousley
Audio
- Heal Your Heart: Coping with the Loss of a Pet – A tremendously soothing experience. The affirmations provide a powerful tool to help you understand the importance of your loss and take steps to resolve the pain of your feelings.
Pet Loss and Grief Counselors
- Lawrence Kaufman, LMFT – (855) PET-LOSS
- Cara DeLaRosa-Harrison, CPLP – (707) 331-4841
- Kelly Fusco, CVT – (407) 739-6199
Pet Loss Support Helplines via Veterinary Schools & Organizations
- Chicago VMA – 630-325-1600
- Colorado State University, Argus Institute – 970-297-1242
- Cornell University – 607-253-3932
- University of Illinois – 217-244-CARE (2273) or 877-394-CARE (2273)
- Michigan State University – 517-432-2696
- University of Tennessee – 865-755-8839
- Tufts University – 508-839-7966
- Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine – 540-231-8038
- Washington State University – 509-335-5704 or 866-266-8635