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anticipatory grief.
the grief before it actually happens

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​articles.

"When Is It Time to Say Goodbye?"

Free downloadable guide by Kate LaSala - Pet Death Doula 

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Euthanasia: How Do I Know When the Time Is Right for My Pet?

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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 Pet's Quality of Life in the Midst of Disease

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from the blog.

Grounding Yourself and Bringing Mindfulness to Medical Decisions

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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.

​​Pet Loss & Managing Anticipatory Grief

Lap of Love Co-founder Dr. Mary Gardner and pet loss expert Coleen Ellis discuss coping with and managing anticipatory grief so that you can enjoy this precious time with your beloved pets (YouTube)

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How to Say Goodbye To Your Pet

How To!​​

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Kate Sala Pet Death Doula

Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula

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Planning for a Peaceful End: Ensuring Quality of Life and End-of-Life Care for Our Animal Companions

Tanja Philhower, MSW, LGSW (YouTube)

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Pet Loss Series: Knowing When It's Time

Ken Dolan Del Vechio

 

support professionals.
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Lap of Love

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.

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International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care

Quality of life assessment tools.

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The Tilly Project

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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​This website is owned  by Elizabeth Weiner

I'm here to share my opinions and experience, none of this is professional advice. I do not offer individual support, but you can find referrals for counselors and support groups specializing in pet loss.

PetTherapyNotes@gmail.com

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