Resources

Embracing Memories, Nurturing Hearts

Navigating the delicate journey of pet loss can be challenging. Find solace and understanding as we walk this path together, providing support for both the heartache and the enduring love that remains.

Quality of Life Scale – How do I know when it’s time?

Pet Loss Support Resources

Pet Loss Support Website: www.petloss.com

The Pet Loss Support Page: www.pet-loss.net

 The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: www.aplb.org

Books for Adults

When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing, Alan Wolfelt

Pet Loss: A thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children, Herbert Neilburg and Arlene Fischer

Goodbye My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet, Mary and Herb Montgomery

The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss, Russell Friedman

Children and Pet Loss

Tips to Discuss the Loss of a Pet with Your Children and Help Them Cope with Their Grief

Books for Children

When a Pet Dies, Fred Rogers

Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids, Alan Wolfelt

Dog Heaven, Cynthia Rylant

Cat Heaven, Cynthia Rylant

 I’ll Always Love You, Hans Wilhelm

Ways to Memorialize your Pet

Hold a memorial service

Write an obituary

Plant new life in their memory
Keep a fur clipping
Create an ink or clay paw print

Create a photo book

Make a donation to a local animal rescue in your pet’s honour

Donate their bedding and toys to a local animal shelter