Grieving the loss of a pet: You’re not alone

When you lose a beloved companion animal your whole world can change. Grief is unique and isn’t reserved for the loss of humans.  There is a Human-Animal bond that is important to acknowledge.

Feeling emotionally vulnerable is natural when you lose a pet. You need to process overwhelming feelings.  One first step is to know you are not alone.

I am here to help you through this difficult journey.

Please reach to speak with me, as a Certified Pet Loss Grief Specialist with the Associataion for Pet Loss and Bereavement; talking will help ease your pain. 

Losing your companion animal can be an extremely difficult and painful experience. Knowing how to support yourself during an emotional time can help you feel more at ease. 

With the right insight and knowledge, I can help you understand and care for yourself in the best way possible.My approach acknowledges your loss and my 15yrs of combined clinical and community, private practice experiences will help you navigate this difficult time of mourning.

Contact me for a free 15 minute consult to begin your journey of healing with the loss of your pet.

Joan Miller, RP, GDC, BScN,  (She/Her)

Registered Psychotherapist and MH RN

Best Life Counselling RP

BSP Practitioner Phase 2 

bestlifecounsellingrp@gmail.com

Bowmanville, ON, CANADA

In-Home Euthanasia

Because comfort, familiarity, and family mean everything. Once you have made the difficult decision to let your pet pass on peacefully, Dr. Holland can provide the kindest and most compassionate way to say goodbye.

Pets are part of your family. Dr. Azure Holland understands that the decision to put your pet to sleep is a difficult decision to make, and it is one made with care and love. In home pet euthanasia and veterinary hospice is a compassionate option for you and your pet because it offers the comfort and familiarity of home for your dog or cat as well as privacy for your family.

We are here to help…

Contact us

919.600.1841

They Mattered and Grief is normal.

Bo Paws It Forward is a non profit that provides grants for pet guardians in need of medical or behavioral care for their dogs and are facing temporary hardship or limited income. We recently added the Separated Soul Mates pet loss support services that benefit our programs. 

These visits are where we delve into how I can help you best. Usually its simply having someone listen-really listen to what you miss about your beloved pet or perhaps help you process the helplessness and anger. I have a lot of life experience with loss since my adult life has been dedicated to rescue, animal welfare and hospice fostering. I also have a unique skill set with natural empathy that led me to pet loss classes, workshops and certfication. 

Pet loss is a very disenfranchised grief and we are working to change that with community and a promise of judgement-free communication. 

Sessions are offered by Zoom and phone call. The initial session is 90 Mins and 25% of the $80.00 session fee goes directly to The Bo Paws it Forward grant fund. Additional sessions are 60 mins at $60.00 with 25% allotted for the grant programs. We do have some grant money allotted for Pet Loss Sessions for those who cannot afford to pay- please reach out to Bopawsitforward@gmail.com and we can calculate a reduced rate based on availablity. 

On our website, we have a Pet Loss Support intake form and scheduling (Times offered in Eastern Standard Time)-any information you want to share helps me prepare on how best to help you. https://bopawsitforward.org/intake-pet-loss-support-form

  Email:bopawsitforward@gmail.com

Website: www.bopawsitforward.org 

Honoring the Bond: Counseling for Coping with Pet Loss and Bereavement

Having the right professional support with a licensed psychologist who specializes in pet and animal psychology can provide guidance to process the difficult experience of coping with the loss of a beloved companion. We are a Native Floridian psychology practice that provides professional pet loss support for people seeking discreet mental health care. Our practice provides a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space to process complex grief to help on the path towards healing while collectively honoring your special bond.

When you experience the loss of a beloved animal companion it can be challenging to locate or even trust you have found the right provider.  Dr. Bennett specializes in evidence-based therapies to help clients cope with personal loss, trauma, bereavement, adjustment to life changes, relationships, sleep issues, management of mental health symptoms and assisting clients who have ESAs and service animals. Her practice is committed to supporting pet parents, veterinarians, vet techs, rescue organizations, farm animal sanctuaries’ caregivers, and those whose lives are enhanced by our interconnectedness with animals of all species.  We provide care for clients located anywhere in the state of Florida. Complete our contact form on perlossflorida.com for a complimentary 15-minute consultation. We care and are here to support you.

Honor the memory of your beloved pet by creating a pet memorial with APLB.

As a Silver Member, you can create 1 pet memorial and update it as much as you like. 

As a Platinum Member, you can create an unlimited number of memorials. This can even include pet siblings who survive the pet you’ve lost, creating a ‘Pet Family’ connection whenever you view your memorial.

Hello.

The pictures in my profile gallery are of my beloved Skyler. I spent many years with him. He was my #1. Even when I met my now husband, he understood that Skyler was the most important being in my life, even more than him.

Skyler passed in 2021, and my grief was overwhelming.

I have spent much of my career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the home health and hospice fields. Death and dying were part of my everyday life. I counseled others on human loss, and then suddenly, I was the one experiencing the grief.

I have been where you are, and I know the pain you are experiencing. I will not tell you it will go away, but some things can help you through the process. I want to be there to help you and to celebrate the life of your beloved Sklyer. 

LMSW; AASW

Grief counseling for all pet stewards

Mental health support for those in the veterinary/animal care professions experiencing compassion fatigue, burnout, and client relations concerns.