Pet Loss Support Meeting
Cherish the Memory, Cope with the Loss
Grief is the price we pay for the privilege of loving a pet.
Shakespeare Animal Fund is offering a once-a-month free service, a pet loss support meeting open to anyone who is mourning the loss of a pet, or wants to share how they handled the loss of a pet.
Meetings are open to all people who have a need or desire to share feelings, experiences, and wisdom about past, present, or anticipatory pet death and loss. Each support meeting will be a facilitated collective discussion.
This is a peer to-peer-group, not therapy. Everyone present is there to support others without judgment.
It will run for one hour, or as long as everyone has the opportunity to speak. No one is required to talk; however, it is an interactive forum for all present to share their stories.
Next meeting: Monday, November 2 at 7:30pm EST. You must register at least 24 hours before the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
Resources
The following links provide a variety of helpful resources for anyone coping with the loss of a pet
Books
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The Loss of a Pet — Wallace Sife
A classic guide that explains the psychology of pet grief.
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Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet — Moira Anderson Allen
Gentle reflections and practical coping strategies.
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Goodbye, Friend — Gary Kowalski
A compassionate book about honoring the spiritual bond with animals.
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The Pet Loss Companion — Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez
Written by counselors who lead pet-loss support groups.