Pet Loss Support
"I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you but instead I am deeply honored knowing that you spent the rest of your life with me." - Camille Marcotte
Support for Grieving Pet Families
Provide comfort and guidance during a difficult time with our curated pet loss resources, including helpful links and recommended books for both adults and children. These tools are designed to help individuals and families navigate grief and honor the memory of a beloved companion.
- The Grief Recovery Method – Jan Edwards is local to Sheridan, and she helps individuals navigate grief and healing through the Grief Recovery Method with compassionate, action-oriented support.
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
- Lap of Love Pet Loss Resource Line – 855-352-LOVE (5683)
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Call or text the 3-digit nationwide code: 988
- Online chat
- 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress. Prevention and crisis resources.
- National Depression Hotline
- Visit the website or call 866-629-4564
- Free 24/7 nationwide hotline for people struggling with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Books on Pet Loss
Adult Books:
- When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing by Alan Wolfelt
- Pet Loss: A thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children by Herbert Neiburg and Arlene Fischer
- Goodbye My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet by Mary and Herb Montgomery
- The Loss of a Pet by Wallace Sife
- Saying Goodbye to the Pet You Love by Lorri Greene
- The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss by Russell Friedman
- Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson Allen
- Coping With the Loss of Your Pet by Christine Lemieux
- My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal by Enid Samuel Traisman
- Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love and Grief by Coleen Ellis
Children’s Books:
- When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
- The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
- Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
- I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm
- Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids by Alan Wolfeldt
- Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas
- Goodbye Mousie by Robbie Harris
- The Fall of Freddie the Leaf by Leo Buscaglia