Pet Loss

An emotionally difficult part of sharing our lives with companion animals is the fact that they don't live as long as we do. When animals die, the people who love them go through the same grieving process as if they had lost a human loved one. Often, other people don't understand, making the grieving process even more difficult. "It was just an animal," they say. Happily, there are a growing number of organizations and books to help people through the grieving process when animal friends die.

CANADIAN ORGANIZATIONS

 ORGANIZATIONS IN OTHER COUNTRIES

OTHER WEB SITES

About.com

About.com lists many sites related to pet loss. The Dog, Cat and Veterinary guides all have pet loss sections and there's even a guide in the Health and Fitness section.

 

Creatures in Heaven

This site has information on both pet loss and pet care. It has a large selection of links to other pet loss and pet memorial sites.

 

Heaven's Playground Pet Memorials

A pet memorial site where you can create a special tribute in memory of your beloved furry family member who has passed away.

 

I Loved My Pet

Free online pet memorial that you design yourself..

 

Pet Loss - American Veterinary Medical Association

The down side of animal-human relationships is that animals don't live as long as people. There are many sites on dealing with grief. This page is part of the AVMA site and is as good a place as any to start your search.

 

Pet Loss Grief Support Website

A gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet. Here you will find personal support, thoughtful advice, The Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony, Tribute Pages and healing poetry.

 

Rainbows Bridge