
Though greatly unacknowledged by our culture, animals may be some of our closest companions. Regardless of whether they are covered in feathers, fur, hair, or scales; whether they fly, swim, run, or slither – many of us find kinship and comfort in the unconditional Love of creatures. It comes as no surprise then, that their deaths can be devastating to us – at any age. If you are bereft of an animal companion you have our compassion. Below are resources created by caring people who understand the loss of an animal friend. We hope that you find support for your grief journey here.
Web Resources:
General Grief Support:
Canadian Virtual Hospice
http://www.mygrief.ca/
What’s Your Grief
https://whatsyourgrief.com/
Center For Loss & Life Transition
https://www.centerforloss.com/grief/
Heal Grief
https://healgrief.org/grieving-the-death-of-a-spouse/
PsychCentral - The Ball in the Box
https://psychcentral.com/blog/coping-with-grief-the-ball-the-box#1
Wise Old Sayings
http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/grieving-support-guide/
Animal Companion Grief:
Day by Day: Pet Caregiver Support
http://www.daybydaypetsupport.com/support-blog/if-youre-old-enough-to-love-youre-old-enough-to-grieve-children-and-pet-loss/
Help Guide
www.helpguide.org/articles/grief-loss/coping-with-pet-loss.htm
Pacific Animal Therapy Society
www.patspets.ca/wordpress/grief-resources
Soft Hearted
www.softhearted.wordpress.com
Pet Loss Help
www.petlosshelp.org/home.html
National Cancer Society for Animals
www.facebook.com/National-Cancer-Society-for-Animals-
100369560103/
Pet Loss Support Hotline
www.vet.tufts.edu/petloss/about-the-pet-loss-support-hotline/
The Pet Loss Support Page
http://www.pet-loss.net/
Web Resources:
General Grief Support:
Canadian Virtual Hospice
http://www.mygrief.ca/
What’s Your Grief
https://whatsyourgrief.com/
Center For Loss & Life Transition
https://www.centerforloss.com/grief/
Heal Grief
https://healgrief.org/grieving-the-death-of-a-spouse/
PsychCentral - The Ball in the Box
https://psychcentral.com/blog/coping-with-grief-the-ball-the-box#1
Wise Old Sayings
http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/grieving-support-guide/
Animal Companion Grief:
Day by Day: Pet Caregiver Support
http://www.daybydaypetsupport.com/support-blog/if-youre-old-enough-to-love-youre-old-enough-to-grieve-children-and-pet-loss/
Help Guide
www.helpguide.org/articles/grief-loss/coping-with-pet-loss.htm
Pacific Animal Therapy Society
www.patspets.ca/wordpress/grief-resources
Soft Hearted
www.softhearted.wordpress.com
Pet Loss Help
www.petlosshelp.org/home.html
National Cancer Society for Animals
www.facebook.com/National-Cancer-Society-for-Animals-
100369560103/
Pet Loss Support Hotline
www.vet.tufts.edu/petloss/about-the-pet-loss-support-hotline/
The Pet Loss Support Page
http://www.pet-loss.net/