Self Care in Challenging Times:
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
The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond
The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond
End-of-Life, Quality-of-Life, and Euthanasia Decisions:
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
The Ohio State University: Honoring the Bond
What to Expect During Euthanasia Animal Behavior Wellness Center
In-Home Euthanasia Services:
Veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia
Metro DC area, Baltimore, Annapolis, Richmond, and beyond
Gentle, dignified, in-home euthanasia
Baltimore, DC, Annapolis, MD, Frederick, MD
VetAngel.com In-home pet hospice and euthanasia provider directory
Local Counseling Services:
Compassionate Crossings by Urban Canine (Metro DC, NoVA, MD)
Jessica Lamb, CPDT-KA, Certified Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula
Guidance and support when facing end-of-life decisions. Ensuring your pet's final moments are filled with love, dignity, and peace.
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).
Mental Health for Dog People
Jess Adam, Emotional Support Coach
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 & Grief Suggested Reading List for Adults & Children