“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.

  • If you are looking for in-home euthanasia, click here to visit our sister company, Haven.

  • Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement

    Veterinary Wisdom

    Two Hearts Pet Loss Center

    Rainbows Bridge

    Pet Loss

  • 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

  • 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

    Web: vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

    *Expanded list of literature on pet loss and bereavement.

    • 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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