Pet Loss Support Resources
“ To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die”- Thomas Campbell
Grief is a normal response to loss and pet loss is no exception. The Following links will direct you to resources for handling pet loss including but not limited to support hotlines and group therapy .
The Ohio State University Honoring the Bond Program
The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement
Colorado State University, Argus Institute
Pet Loss Hotlines
ASPCA (877) GRIEF-10 operated from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. daily
Lap of Love (855) 955-5683 operated from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
“ You have a place in my heart no one else could ever have- f. scott fitzgerald ”
Dr. Katie Lawlor is Clinical Psychologist specializing in the human-animal bond and coping with pet grief & loss. She has held positions with NBC News, the U.S. Department of State, and the CA Governor’s Office. She is on the Board at Shanti and PAWS
Please follow her @:
https://www.instagram.com/petlosspsychologist/
https://www.facebook.com/petlosspsychologist
https://twitter.com/DrKatieLawlor
Tips for honoring your pet and managing grief:
Write a letter to your pet
Create a piece of art
Print and frame a favorite photo
Put your pets favorite toy in a display box
Plant a tree or garden
Donate to a shelter or fund in your pets name
Join a Pet loss support group or Facebook Forum
Talk about your pet to friends, family or anyone you feel safe and close to
Seek Therapy if you feel depressed or if you think you aren’t finding peace. The following link is a quiz that can help you decide if you may benefit from professional therapy. ( Disclaimer- Bo Paws It Forward does not claim to offer professional medical advice. All information presented on this page is a guide and our organization, volunteers and staff are not trained medical professionals.)