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Heartbreaking doesn’t seem like a strong enough word to describe the feelings associated with pet loss. It's harrowing. It's gutting. The most profound thing I've learned from my experience with grief is that it will always hurt, but it won’t always hurt THIS  much. The scar will always be present, but it won't always be THIS  painful to the touch. Not my most articulate statement, but my most sincere. We don’t get over loss, but at some point, we move forward - sometimes kicking and screaming, but we adjust to our After. The memories will live on forever, and that scar on your heart is a beautiful reminder of that.

- Elizabeth Weiner

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from the blog.

Making Sense of Pet Loss

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On Pet Loss: Is It a Betrayal To Stop Crying?

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Guilt & Regret In Pet Loss - Reconciling With Yourself​​

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Coping With Traumatic Endings

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articles.

​​​​Why We Need to Take Pet Loss Seriously

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Pet Bereavement is No Different than Human Bereavement

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Coping With the Loss of Your Companion Animal (PDF Grief Packet by University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center​

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Four Steps to Take After Experiencing Pet Loss

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What if The Pain of Pet Loss Becomes Too Much to Bear

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Owning a Dog Eventually Leads to Suffering and That's OK

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My Pet Died and I Can't Stop Crying

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The Moment After: Surviving Pet Loss

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9 Myths About Pet Loss and What the Truth Really Is

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Why Your Dog's Death May Be the Most Difficult Event of Your Life

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7 Self-Care Essentials While Grieving the Death of a Pet

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books.

The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice From Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Support Groups

Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopex​

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The Loss of a Pet

Wallace Sife, PhD

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The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss

Russell Friedman

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Repairing the Heartbreak of Pet Loss Grief: Three Phases of Healing After Losing Your Best Friend

 C. Jeffrey​

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Forever in Our Hearts: Mourning the Loss of a Beloved Pet

Emma Grace Harper

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audio/video.

​​​​​​Coping with Pet Loss - with Dr. Katie Lawlor

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"These Relationships Matter"- Grieving the Loss of a Pet

​Grief Outloud

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Losing a Pet is Hard. Here's How to Cope

​Life Kit

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Pet Loss, Grief, and Healing

Work Life Confidential 

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Loss of a Pet with Stephanie Rogers, Grief Counselor, Lap of Love

The Grief Coach

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Pet Loss: The Complexities of Saying Goodbye to Our Animals

What's Your Grief Podcast

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Good Grief: Taking Care of Yourself and Others in Times of Pet Loss

Believe in Dog Podcast

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How Much Grace Do We Offer Those Grieving Pet Deaths?

NPR 1      (spoiler alert - AS MUCH AS ANY OTHER LOSS!)

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Grief - Kristen Buller, MA, LCSW 

Veterinary Social Worker on Grief

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Pet Loss Grief: The Pain Explained

Sarah Hoggan, DVM (Youtube)

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The Pet Loss Companion

YouTube live episodes, or listen through a preferred podcast provider.

Personal stories of pet loss are read and reflected upon with two licensed therapists specializing in pet loss. These clinicians offer much insight into stories of pet loss submitted by listeners. 

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The Pet Loss Companion also facilitates a free Zoom support group through Dakin Humane Society. Space is limited, and registration is required in advance (for additional support groups, please visit the Therapy & Support Groups page).

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​websites.

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement 

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Lap of Love - Pet Loss and Grief Resources

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The Pet Loss Companion

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visit therapy/support page for individual providers and support groups.