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Pet Loss & Grief

End-of-Life Support & Resources

Self Care in Challenging Times:


Caring for the Caregiver

Animal Behavior Wellness Center


Experiencing the Caregiver Burden

The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond



Grief & Pet Loss:


Coping with the Loss of a Pet The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond


Helping Children Cope with the Serious Illness or Loss of a Companion Animal

The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond


Do Companion Animals Grieve?

The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond


What is Grief?

The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond



End-of-Life, Quality-of-Life, and Euthanasia Decisions:


End of Life Decision-Making

Animal Behavior Wellness Center


How Will I Know? Assessing Quality-of-Life and Making Difficult Decisions

The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond


It's Okay to Feel a Variety of Emotions at the End of a Pet's Life

The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond


How Will I Know It's Time to Say Goodbye? Lap of Love


How Will I Know It's Time to Say Goodbye? - Pet Quality-of-Life Scale

Lap of Love


How Will I Know It's Time to Say Goodbye? - Interactive Quality-of-Life Assessment and Diary

Lap of Love



Behavioral Euthanasia:


Losing Lulu - Making the Decision: A Webinar for Families

Shelter Behavior Hub


Euthanasia for Behavioral Issues: A Complicated and Difficult Decision

The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond


Caring for and Making Choices for Animals with Behavioral Issues

The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond


Behavioral Grief

The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond


What to Expect During Euthanasia Animal Behavior Wellness Center



In-Home Euthanasia Services:

Lap of Love

Veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia

Metro DC area, Baltimore, Annapolis, Richmond, and beyond


Peaceful Passage

Gentle, dignified, in-home euthanasia

Baltimore, DC, Annapolis, MD, Frederick, MD



Local Counseling Services:


Pet Loss DC Jessica Krewel, LPC, LCPC

Pet Loss grief support and veterinary mental health support for your family in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.


Trish Haak, LCSW (Virginia)

Grief & loss counseling for children, adults, and medical professionals. Certified in veterinary social work, trauma treatment, and animal hospice and palliative care (IAAHPC).



Pet Loss Support Hotlines and Online Resources:


Lap of Love Pet Loss and Bereavement Support


Cornell University Pet Loss Support

Pet Loss Support Hotline - 617-218-7457


Tufts University Pet Loss Support

Pet Loss Support Hotline - 508-839-7966


Colorado State University Support & Pet Loss Resources


Rainbows Bridge Pet Loss Grief Center



Books and Articles:


Pet Loss Suggested Reading List for Adults & Children






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