Pet Loss & Grief Resources
Associations/Meetings/Helplines
- Northern NY Pet Loss and Support (Watertown, NY | 315-786-3340 | paws4potter@gmail.com) - Monthly support meetings with Dr. Kyle Ann Stevenson
- The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (718-382-0690) - Resources for grief loss and mourning
- Petloss.com - A gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet
- Pet Loss Support Page - Articles and other resources
- Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline (607-253-3932) - Available Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9pm
Books
- When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering, and Healing by Alan Wolfelt
- Goodbye Friend by Gary Kowalski
- The Loss of a Pet by Dr. Wally Sife
- Companioning the Bereaved by Alan Wolfelt
- The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James and Russell Friedman
- Beezer and Boomer by Doug Koktavy
Books for Children
- Dog Heaven/ Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
- I'll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm
- When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
- A Special Place for Charlee by Debby Morehead
Other Resources
- PETCAREGIVERBURDEN.COM - A science blog dedicated to helping pet owners and veterinarians understand stress related to managing a pet's chronic or terminal disease, and finding ways to reduce that stress so that people can make the most of their time with their pet