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Our
pets are an important part of our lives. The loss of a pet,
for whatever reason, can be a deeply distressing event.
For many people, this stirs up intense
feelings of grief, sadness, anxiety, guilt, or anger. These
reactions are part of the natural process of grieving that
comes from the experience of a significant loss.
Your feelings
are a reflection of the special bond which you felt with
your pet. Sharing your feelings with others who have had
similar experiences can help in working through the grieving
process. The following are a few resources which we thought
might be of help to you. If you have further
questions, please do not hesitate to consult with us as we
truly do feel deeply for your loss.
Michigan
State University Pet Loss Support Hotline- (517) 432-2696
Volunteers
staff the hotline Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Readings:
Coping with Sorrow on the
loss of your Pet,
by Moira Anderson Allen
Pet loss and Human
Bereavement, by
William Kay
Surviving the
Heartbreak of Choosing Death for your Pet, Linda Mary Peterson
Goodbye Friend: Healing Wisdom
For Anyone Who has ever lost a Pet, Gary Kowalski
The Tenth Good Thing about
Barney, Judith Viorst (Children's
book)
Websites:
http://cvm.msu.edu/ptloss/index.htm
www.ovma.org/care4pets/lossandi.htm
www.aplb.org
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