My pet just passed away. What resources help with pet loss grief?

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mattie. Losing a pet can be one of the hardest things to go through. There are a few things that may be able to help. Many veterinary clinics (and some local animal shelters) do offer grief counseling for the loss of a pet, as well as support and craft groups that allow owners to share their stories, and even create memorials for their pets. If that is not available, speaking with a counselor or therapist in your area may also help so that you do not have to go through this on your own. There are also resources online such at The Rainbow Bridge, where you can chat with and share stories with other owners which may help you to remember the good times you had with Mattie, instead of the sorrow over her loss. It sounds like Mattie was very loved and well cared for during her time with you, and she likely loved you just as much.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Peque. I am so sorry to hear of your sudden and tragic loss of her. The loss of a pet can cause a profound grief that many people do not understand. The veterinary school at Colorado State University has a department focused on pet loss support. This may be a helpful resource for you. I hope you find some peace. http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/vth/diagnostic-and-support/argus/Pages/default.aspx

Oh no! So sorry to hear about Matilda. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am glad we were able to give you some help. Sometimes despite our best efforts they don't get well. At least she knows she was really loved by you and your wife and she is now in a better place with her brothers and sisters. Take care and please know we are here if you have any more questions in the future. Oh, and thanks for the photos! She was a doll :)

You are very welcome. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Losing a beloved pet is extremely difficult, especially when they pass suddenly, and I hope that as time passes, your grief will ease. It sounds like you have given him a lovely burial spot, and you can consider making a headstone for his resting place as a memorial to him. You are in the my thoughts.

Unfortunately, that isn't really something you can explain to a pet. Pets do mourn and suffer loss like people, and Maddie may feel a bit depressed, look for the lost person, or just seem sad. The best thing you can do is try to spend more time with her, either giving her some extra attention, a toy to distract her, or just petting and calmly spending time together. It will take time, but hopefully the extra love can help the two of you through your grief.

Hi, sorry to hear about your loss. I totally understand how lost you feel, I have been through the same a few times and recently I have lost my mum who was extremely precious to me.. I stayed by her side 21 days and when I left for one night she died in hospital on her own. I wonder if she was scared and frightened and I wasn’t there.. I would have never left her alone So imagine all this occurred 6 months ago and I still suffer a lot. I also feel bad for trying to make her move, as they advised me to do, because she was in pain and since she passed away probably didn’t need the extra aggravation. Remember we are only human, we do the best that we can, we live, love and die. Please visit https://www.theralphsite.com a fantastic pet bereavement support web-site set up by a great, sensible vet in the name of his cat Ralph. Hope this helps

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your pet. It is possible to discover the cause of it's passing if a veterinarian preforms an autopsy. Otherwise try to focus on the good memories you had with your pet. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post any additional questions.