“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” -Winnie the Pooh
Support When You Need it Most
We understand how incredibly difficult it is to say goodbye to a beloved family member. We have curated a number of recommended resources to help you through this time.
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If you are looking for in-home euthanasia, click here to visit our sister company, Haven.
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Angel Fund of Maine’s mission is to enhance the lives of pets and their families by providing financial assistance for veterinary care that owners cannot afford. They focus on extending the reach of veterinary hospice and end-of-life care, believing that the comfort of pets in their final days should not be a luxury. Click here if you are in need of financial assistance.
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Rev. Karen Orr, Scarborough, ME
Email: korr@maine.rr.com
Phone counseling is available.
Kathy Sherry, MS, LCPCc
Certified Pet Loss Counselor, Pet Loss Pathways, LLC
Web: petlosspathways.com
Email: kathy@petlosspathways.com
Phone: 207-899-6948
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ASPCA National Pet Loss Hotline
Phone: 877-474-3310
Hours: The psychologist and grief counselor, Dr. Stephanie LaFarge Ph.D. is available 12 pm-12 am ET.
Web: www.aspca.org
Argus Institute at CSU Veterinary Medical Center
Phone: 970-297-1242
Hours: 9am-5pm MST
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1. “The Goodbye Book” by Todd Parr (ages 2-5)
2. “When a Pet Dies” by Fred Rogers (ages 4-8)
3. “Dog Heaven” by Cynthia Rylant (ages 4-7)
4. “Cat Heaven” by Cynthia Rylant (ages 4-7)
5. “The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise” by Adrian Raeside (ages 8-12)
6. “Remembering My Pet: A Kid’s Own Spiritual Remembering Workbook for When a Pet Dies” by Nechama Liss-Levinson (ages 8-12)
7. “Maddie’s Wings: A Lesson in Love” by Tamera Rickman (Ages 8-12)
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1. “Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love and Grief” by Coleen Ellis
2. “Grieving The Death of a Pet” by Betty Carmack
3. “Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet” by M. Anderson
4. “Pet Loss and Human Bereavement” by W. Kay
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1. “Talking About Death: A Dialogue Between Parent and Child” by E. Grollman
2. “When Children Grieve” by J.W. James
3. “Healing the Bereaved Child” by A. Wolfelt, PhD
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Vet Vine offers small group online pet loss support groups.
Erin Schlicher, LCPC is a Veterinary Social Worker at Maine Veterinary Medical Center. She leads pet loss support groups and offers individual sessions both in-person and virtually. You can contact her at 207-766-8880 or at erinschlicherlcpc@gmail.com.
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