Pet . Therapy. Notes...
anticipatory grief.
the grief before it actually happens
articles.
Euthanasia: How Do I Know When the Time Is Right for My Pet?
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Hospice Care Offered to Ill Pets; Grieving Owners
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Crossing The Rainbow Bridge: Signs That the End of Life Is Near
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How to Cope When Your Pet is Ill
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Considering Your Pert's Quality of Life in the Midst of Disease
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books.
Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet
Linda Mary Peterson
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Preparing for the Loss of Your Pet: Saying Goodbye with Love, Dignity, and Peace of Mind
Myrna Milani, DVM
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audio.
(Links are to Spotify - search your preferred podcast provider)
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How to Say Goodbye To Your Pet
How To!​​
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Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula
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support professionals.
(visit therapy/support page for comprehensive resources)
Lap of Love is a veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia service with MANY resources on end-of-life care, including quality-of-life assessment tools. They also offer a variety of pet loss support groups, including an "Anticipatory Grief Group." ​​​
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Kate LaSala, CTC, CBCC-KA, PCBC-A, CSAT, FFCP-E
Kate is an end-of-life companion animal doula. She offers support for end-of-life care decisions, as well as surrendering, re-homing, and behavioral euthanasia.
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The Tilly Project is an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to connect pet owners with end-of-life pet photographers across the world - services free or discounted - varies by photographer.
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The Tilly Project also offers pages on various stages of grief resources - Anticipatory Grief
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Pet Trusts
Designating a caretaker and setting aside funds in the event you are no longer able to care for your pet. Many include pets in their Wills; however, a Trust allows care to be designated should the owner become temporarily incapacitated. Every state in the U.S. allows for a pet trust - contact a lawyer in your state to discuss planning.
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After Your Death, Who Takes Care of the Dog?
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