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.
- daybydaypetsupport.com/
- Day By Day Pet Caregiver Support is a non-profit organization that provides support to families who are facing the impending loss of, or have already said good-bye to, a special animal companion. They have counsellors available 24/7 and also schedule appointments, run grief circles, and have many articles available to read about pet loss.
- If you feel you would like to speak with someone local, here is contact information for a grief and loss counselor in Sacramento who is interested in pet loss in particular:
- UC Davis also has a counseling service for pet loss:
- Client Support Counseling services 530-752-7341