Grief resources
Anticipating and experiencing the loss of an animal companion can create many different feelings for people. Even if you have been through this before and think you know what to expect, there are often things going on in our lives or with this particular pet that make this experience different.
Acknowledging the variety of feelings you and your family may be experiencing, we have put together some resources that may help you through your grief process. Even in the same family grieving will be different for everyone so please review this page together so that everyone knows what is available should there be a need.
Acknowledging the variety of feelings you and your family may be experiencing, we have put together some resources that may help you through your grief process. Even in the same family grieving will be different for everyone so please review this page together so that everyone knows what is available should there be a need.
- PetHospiceCommunity
- This is a closed FaceBook group that is facilitated by veterinarians and therapists who are experts in the area of pet hospice, loss and grief. Many people join this group to share stories about their beloved pets, to share ideas about caring for the aging/ailing pet, and to share in their grief experience.
- If you feel you would like to speak with someone local, here is contact information for grief and loss counselors in the Greater Sacramento. Moving through grief and loss is intensely personal and is often an overwhelming experience. If you would like assistance please contact:
- Lynda Harrington, LCSW (916) 678-0706, https://lyndaharringtonlcsw.com
- Patricia Brunner, PhD, (916) 678-0798, https://patriciabrunnerphd.com
- Jodie Arceo, LCSW, (916)794-6680, jodiearceolcsw@gmail.com, https://www.jodiearceolcsw.com
- UC Davis also has a counseling service for pet loss:
- Client Support Counseling services 530-752-7341