Resources
Pet Loss Grief Support Sessions
Every other Wednesday evening, 6:30 to 8 pm
Provided at no charge by Heron's Crossing.
We know what a difficult process this can be. Losing a pet is one of the hardest things people ever go through. It’s not something anyone can expect to get over quickly, so take your time; you are allowed to grieve.
Here are several ways to help you through this process.
Virtual Pet Loss Support Groups
- Heron's Crossing Grief Circle
heronscrossing.vet/grief-session
Every other Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 pm - Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
www.aplb.org
Video support groups and online chat available - University of Tennessee
vetsocialwork.tennessee.edu/pet-loss-support-group-2/
Online Chat
- Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement
www.aplb.org/chat-2
Some hours every day of the week - check the APLB website for their latest schedule
Hotlines
- University of Tennessee Pet Loss Hotline and Virtual Support Group
855-755-8839
vetsocialwork.tennessee.edu/pet-loss-support-group-2/
Mon thru Fri, 11 am to 6 pm - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - Pet Loss Hotline
877-GRIEF-10 (877-474-3310)
Daily from Noon to Midnight, ET
Private Grief Counseling
- Stephanie Rogers, GCCA-C, CT at Embracing Your Grief
embracingyourgrief.com - Jody Klein, CPCC at SBP Coaching
sbpcoaching.com
Online Guides
Books for Adults
“When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering, and Healing” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
“Paw Prints in the Stars: A Farewell & Journal for a Beloved Pet” by Warren Hanson
“Heart Dog: Surviving the Loss of Your Canine Soul Mate” by Roxanne Hawn
“Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die” by Jon Katz
Books for Children
"The Invisible String" by Patrice Karst
“Dog Heaven” by Cynthia Rylant
“Cat Heaven” by Cynthia Rylant
“The Goodbye Book” by Todd Parr
“When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death” by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown
“A Gift from Rex” by Dr. Jim Kramer
“A Terrible Thing Happened” by Margaret M. Holmes
“Tear Soup” by Pat Schwiebert and Chuck DeKlyen
“When a Pet Dies” by Fred Rogers
“Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids” by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Medical Information
To understand diagnoses, procedures and medications in layperson’s terms, visit the Veterinary Partners website: veterinarypartner.vin.com
We have taken care to provide accurate information, but operations run by volunteers may change their hours at any time.
Pet Communication
Science has been revealing greater evidence that everything and everyone in the universe is connected through a field of energy. Using this principle, animal communicators merge their energy field with the energy field of the animal at a very high level. It takes years of training.
There are a few practitioners in the Atlanta area and many more around the US — some may want to meet your pet, others may work via phone.
Using what could be called heightened intuition or a directed meditative process, an animal communicator merges with your pet’s thoughts to facilitate a conversation about your pet’s concerns, level of pain, special wishes, and choices about crossing over. Pets who have passed on may also be contacted.
For your consideration: