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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


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).


Handlers & Humans, LLC

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







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