Grief Counselling
Grieving the death of our companion animals can be just as painful as grieving the loss of a family member or friend. It is important to take the time to grieve and to experience all of the emotions you're feeling.
Our compassionate team will help you after the loss of a companion animal as best we can. We will also provide you the resources to seek out grief counseling if it will help you heal from your loss.
Our pet loss support group is there to connect you with others
We would be honored to support you in your grief over the loss of your beloved pet. Our grief counseling services can help you process your loss, and provides tools for a healthy mourning process. We provide support and guidance in the following areas:
Self-Care
We will help you take care of yourself during this difficult and challenging time.
It's important to give yourself time to mourn. You may want to suppress the grief and keep up appearances, but your to-do list can wait and your friends and family will understand if you need some time to heal.
Be kind and gentle to yourself, and remember that sadness is not a weakness, but a part of life. Suppressing your feelings will only increase stress, anxiety, and anger in the long run. Remember that self-care is a marathon, not a sprint.
Memorialization
We would be privileged to help you find a way to honor your loved one.
Finding a way to honor your departed pet is an important part of the healing process. Memorializing your pet can help bring you closure, and provide a sweet reminder of all the good times.
Did your pet have a beloved toy? A personalized collar or a favorite spot to curl up? Reflect on these details and take the time to create a little memorial just for them.
Communicating with Children
We will help you talk to your kids about grief and loss.
While it may seem kindest to lie to your children about the death of your pet, consider it an opportunity to teach them a valuable lesson about mortality and the grieving process.
Pet loss can show your children what your family does when something sad happens, and that grief and loss are normal parts of life. They can and should grieve, but it's also okay to eventually move on and feel happy again.
Requesting Support
We will help you talk to friends and family about your loss.
You may encounter people who are insensitive to your loss because they simply don't understand it. They may try to diminish how you feel (intentionally or not) and suggest you should "just get a new pet".
We will help you navigate conversations about your loss with the people in your life, and give you tools to politely but firmly insist on your right to process your loss in your own way.