Coping with the death of a pet is always difficult, as they are considered part of our family. Just like all our loved ones, when they are gone, they leave only their memories behind. As a fellow pet owner I know how hard it can be, so I have provided some links to either help you with coping with the loss or help you say goodbye to your faithful companion.
Coping with Pet Loss
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB). Have you ever lost a beloved companion animal? Or do you know someone who has, and could be helped by some expert guidance? The APLB is a compassionate nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people during this very special kind of bereavement. They are constantly improving their services, and making them freely available on the Internet. The APLB is unique, and the only organization in the world doing all this. Many of the founders of this organization are established authors and counselors in this developing field.
The Blue Cross (UK) runs the The Pet Bereavement Support Service (PBSS), which is dedicated to offering support and understanding to bereaved pet owners through a national network of trained volunteer telephone and email befrienders, all of whom are ready to help. All calls and emails are treated confidentially.
Lightning Strike Pet Loss Support has been online for more than a decade. This pet loss support website contains information and other vehicles of grief support that can help you make it through these troubled times. Lightning Strike is one place to which you can turn to get the compassionate comfort and support you need right away.
offers a range of engraved pet memorials to remember your pet in ceramic, stone, glass and timber. Choose from plaques, urns and photo frames. Based in Australia they ship worldwide.
Faithful Friends gives owners everywhere the opportunity to memorialise their deceased pet. You may like to share photos, a particular story about your pet, or a poem you’ve written in your pet’s memory.
