Understanding Pet Loss
How Others Can Help You Cope
Impact on Other Animals in The Home
Coping With Cancer
Coping with Pet Loss
If you have questions or want support, please reach out to me and I would be glad to see how I can help
Resources for Pet End of Life
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Hospice and At Home Euthanasia
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Virtual Support Groups for Pet Loss
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) support group chat rooms. (They also have video support groups but you have to pay)
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How Will I Know When It's Time to Let Go?
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Suggested Reading
How is your pet REALLY doing?
These measures can give you a quantitative number to help you better understand the quality of life your pet is living. It may be helpful to have someone else fill it out as well and you compare answers.
Assessment for quality of life for a dog
Cognitive assessment for quality of life for a dog
Assessment for quality of life for a cat
Cognitive assessment for quality of life for a cat
For additional information Dr. Gardner also has two books on geriatric care which may be helpful.
Link to Dr. Gardner’s website
How the Caregiving of Your Pet is Impacting You
While we love our fur babies it is also important to look at the impact the care we are providing impacts us as well. We cannot pour from an empty cup so it is important we remember to take care of ourselves as well. A therapist can be someone who can help with this as well.
Understanding Pet Loss
Grieving the loss of a pet: Tips on how to cope
How to Cope When You’re Grieving the Loss of a Pet
Coping with People who don’t Understand Pet Grief
You’re not losing your mind, your mourning
Why Your Dog’s Death May Be The Most Difficult Event Of Your Life
I Lost 2 Pets In 3 Months, & I Can’t Just “Get Over It”
Where Do Dog Dogs Go After They Die? Ideas From Different Faiths Around The World
Videos:
Pet loss grief; the pain explained — TEDx Talk with Dr. Sarah Hoggan
How Others Can Support You
How to Comfort a Friend Whose Pet Died
7 Ways To Support Your Spouse As They Grieve The Loss of a Pet
The Impact on Other Animals In The Home
If you have questions or need support, please reach out to me! This journey can be difficult, but you don’t have to walk it alone.
Adding to this Page…
I am continuously adding to this page as I get new information so bookmark the page and come check back to see new additions. If you have any resources that you have found helpful but are not listed please email me as I would love to add them (henry@therapyforpetpeople.com).
Please forgive any typos or broken links. As an ADHDer it’s a challenge for me to keep up but I am making it a priority as this page is truly a labor of love. Be sure to forward the link to others in your life who may benefit from this information. Bring some food and water as this is a deep deep dive into all things neurodivergent.
