Grief hurts! Whether a beloved pet or human has died, grief is devasting. After working for many years in the human loss grief field, Brenda Brown offered grief support to pet parents grieving the loss of their furbaby.

In 2015, Grief About Pets (GAPs) was started. Grieving pet parents can get help by calling 330-415-8879 or emailing brenda@griefaboutpets.com. One-on-one sessions are offered at $65 per hour on the phone or online. Free monthly online pet loss groups are held on the fourth Wed. of every month at 6:30 p.m. EST, thanks to our Faithful Companion Crematory. Email brenda@griefaboutpets.com to register.

Thanks to APLB and GAPs, no one grieving the loss of their precious furbaby is alone!

For many pet owners, our pets are much more than companions, they are family. If your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, or you are experiencing challenges coping with the loss of them, pet loss and bereavement counselling could be for you.

On your one-on-one session, your therapist can help you cope with the emotional burden of losing a pet. Here are some examples of the things we might explore in these sessions:

• Talk and discuss about your pet loss

• Learn specific mindfulness coping strategies for the grief you are experiencing 

• Find meaning and purpose about the bond you shared with your pet

• Learn about the resources available to you outside of therapy in the pet community

Services are available to Canadian Residents online in BC, SK, AB, ON, and MB. In-person sessions available, please inquire for further more information. 

Book your free 15 minute consultation today!

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 

I am a Pet Grief Life Coach. If you have had a loving pet pass away and are having a hard time coping with this loss, I am more than willing to help you the tools as to how to deal with your grief. I offer both group and individual sessions.

I can offer virtual sessions via Zoom etc.

I know how you are feeling as I have been through the loss of a pet and am very empathetic and sympathetic.

I have references of pet owners who I have worked with and are very pleased with the progress we have made together.

Owner of Dragonfly End of Life Services (www.angelashook.com),  Angela Shook is an end-of-life doula, Companion Animal Doula and Pet Loss Grief Specialist. She is the Past President of the National End-of-Life-Doula Alliance (NEDA). She served on The NEDA board from 2018 to 2022 and has earned the NEDA Proficiency Badge. She is a graduate of the UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program, UVM Companion Animal Certificate Program, INELDA and LifeSpan Doulas as well as numerous other trainings for end-of-life care. She is an instructor for the Doula Programs at the University of Vermont and offers multiple end-of-life educational workshops and grief support groups. She is a veterinary doula with Pet Well Mobile Vet where she assists with euthanasia and the end-of-life care and support of companion animals. Angela also serves on the board for the Charlevoix Area Humane Society and volunteers with the Elk Country Animal Shelter. She is a level II Reiki Practitioner and has completed the Animal Reiki course through the Animal Hospice Group. Angela has received the Animal Hospice Advocate Certificate from the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC). Angela is also the co-author of “The Doula Toolkit” that includes an introduction to the role of a companion animal doula.

Angela serves clients locally in Northern Michigan and remotely anywhere in the world. She is now accepting new clients for end of life doula support and one-on-one personalized grief support sessions. 

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, rescue organizations, farm animal sanctuaries, 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. Contact us today for a complimentary 15-minute consultation. We care and are here to support you.

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. 

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

Besides being a licensed psychologist, I am an animal lover who personally knows the pain of losing a beloved companion animal. I have been shocked how many therapists do not understand the deep connections that we can have with animals. There is nothing wrong with you if you are missing your fur baby or are worried about losing them. Together we can process the memories you had with them as well as regrets that you may have. In addition, if you are struggling with other concerns such as anxiety, depression, or past trauma we can discuss those issues as well.  To schedule an appointment, go to my website: www.therapyforpetpeople.com or find me on Facebook or Instagram (Therapy For Pet People). I offer a free 15 minute consultation to see if we would be a good fit to work together. I provide online therapy  in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Hi!  On 8/1/24, I will be moving on to a new adventure teaching middle school students and, unfortunately, I will not be available to extend an offer of pet loss support.  However, please feel free to contact Hospice of the Piedmont at 434-817-6900 or 800-975-5501 or www.hopva.org for grief care services, including in-person and online pet loss workshops, that are always and only provided at no charge.  

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.