You Are Not Alone
Pet Loss Support
Losing a pet is heartbreaking. You do not have to go through it alone. Below are free resources, journalling prompts, and links to organisations that run real support groups.
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Free Support Groups
We do not run a support group ourselves. These organisations do, they are free, and they are staffed by people trained in pet loss grief.
- Lap of Love Pet Loss Support Center
Free virtual support groups run by licensed counsellors.
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Moderated grief chat rooms and a counsellor directory.
Links open in a new tab. We are not affiliated with either organisation.
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Guided Journal Prompts
Writing helps many people work through grief. Take these one at a time, in any order, whenever you feel ready.
- What did an ordinary morning with them look like?
- What sound do you miss most?
- What did they teach you about yourself?
- Write about the day you met them.
- What would you tell them if you had five more minutes?
- What is one habit of theirs that still makes you laugh?
Helpful Resources
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Recommended Reading
- The Loss of a Pet by Dr. Wallace Sife
- Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die by Jon Katz
- Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children
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Support Organizations
- Lap of Love: free virtual support groups
- APLB, the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
- Rainbow Bridge: pet loss grief community
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Coping Strategies
- Create a memory box with their favorite toy
- Plant a tree or garden in their memory
- Write a letter to your pet expressing your feelings
Need Immediate Support?
You are not alone. If you are struggling with pet loss, please reach out to a grief counselor or call the Pet Loss Helpline.