Pet Loss and Memoriams
In case you thought this was links about finding a lost pet, I have included those links in the Miscellaneous Pet Links section.
Rainbow Bridge Tribute PagesA beautiful site based on the loss of a pet, with poems, memorials, postcards etc. Write down the url to give to grieving clients - they will appreciate the tactfullness of this page.
Euthanasia....What to ExpectThis page is an incredibly detailed description of what to expect, how to prepare, what is normal, the usual procedure, etc. If you work in a clinic, this is the ideal article to provide to those clients considering euthanasia of their family friend. Be sure to link to A Letter from Annie.
On the Death of a Beloved CatAnother site for people who have lost a pet or just those who like sad poems. Bring your Kleenex - these are tear-jerkers.
Do pets grieve the passing of their human friends?This is a letter written from the perspective of a dog who has lost his owner. A small bowl of Chicken Soup...impossible to stop the tears.
The Pet Loss Grief Support Website & Candle CeremonyThis site is available in 14 languages. They have a weekly candle lighting ceremony in memory of lost pets, a chat room, written memorials and poems and a list of online support groups and telephone hotlines. Tactful site.
The Virtual Pet CemetaryThis site boasts hundreds of memorials in a very organized fashion. Heartfelt words from loving pet owners. You will laugh and cry.
Iowa State University Pet Loss Support HotlineThis site also offers space to post a memoriam to your pet, but is also offers a 1-800 number in case you would like to speak to somebody about your grief. Pet loss support packages (brochures and sympathy card enclosures) are available for purchase by Veterinary Clinics for a small donation to this service.
Pet Loss Support PageThis site is from the author of a book called Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet. It offers answers to the questions that are frequently asked of ourselves and by our children when dealing with the loss of a family friend. There are excerpts from the book and a huge list of additional resources for dealing with grief over the death of a pet.
Dog HeavenA pretty site with many areas for dealing with the loss of a dog. Memorials, books, poems, reflections, quotes, a touch of humor (the best medicine), and much, much more.
Lightning Strike Pet Loss Support PageThis site allows you to post a memorial, send a sympathy card, access news groups and e-mail support groups, order books on the subject of grief and more.
Reflections Pet Urns, Inc.This page has beautiful urns, caskets, headstones and plaques for your treasured pet. Also books on dealing with grief and gift items as a token of understanding (they are appropriate for many occasions). See the shopping link for additional places to purchase urns and gravemarkers.
Helping Your Cat Deal with the Loss of a CompanionThis article explains how the other cat(s) in the house may react when their housemate dies and what you can do to ease the transition. Very informative.
Cherished KeepsakesThis is a very nice page that offers beautiful memoriams, personalized and framable, at a very reasonable price. It also has a great list of resources - more web links and phone numbers, a list of cemetaries by state, heartbreaking poetry and a list of helpful books.
Coping With the Loss of a PetTwo things I like about this site - It explains how children of each age group might respond to the death of the family pet and gives examples on how to explain it to them. Secondly, it helps explain the process of deciding on euthanasia and offers a list of good reasons why you should choose to euthanize and also a list of questions to ask yourself when deciding if euthanasia is the right decision for your pet.
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