Grief Support

If you are having a difficult time processing your pet’s passing, know that you are not alone. We have gathered these compassionate grief support resources to help pet owners navigate the loss of their beloved companions with understanding and care.

It is important to know that you are not alone!

This can be one of the most difficult times of one’s life. So many times, I have been to an appointment and clients will tell me that losing their pet is much more difficult than when they lost their own parent. Our pets often become our best friends and oftentimes see us through some of the highest and lowest points in our lives. Again, you are not alone, and there are a variety of resources out there to help you.

Pet Loss Support

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Michigan State University
Veterinary Medical Center Pet Support

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APLB – Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement

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Helpful Book Suggestions

  • Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss (Sid Korpi)
  • Bill at Rainbow Bridge (Dan Carrison)
  • Repairing the Heartbreak of Pet Loss Grief (C. Jeffrey)
  • Goodbye Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet (Gary Kowalski)
  • Saying Goodbye to Your Angel Animals (Allen & Linda Anderson)
  • When Your Pet Dies: How to Cope With Your Feelings (Jamie Quackenbush)
  • Journey Through Pet Loss (Deborah Antinori)

Helpful Book Suggestions for Kids

  • The Invisible Leash (Patrice Karst and Joanne Lew-Vriethoff)
  • The Fall of Freddie the Leaf (Leo Buscaglia)
  • When A Pet Dies (Fred Rogers)
  • Saying Goodbye to Lulu (Corinne Demas and Ard Hoyt)
  • The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise (Adrian Raeside)
  • Being Brave for Bailey (Corey Gut)
  • Staying Strong for Smokey (Corey Gut) – For Loss of a Cat
  • When a Pet Dies (Fred Rogers aka “Mr. Rogers”)
  • Dog Heaven (Cynthia Rylant)
  • Cat Heaven (Cythia Rylant)
  • The Legend of Rainbow Bridge (William Britton)

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We proudly serve the pets of Nashville, TN, and surrounding areas within a 30-mile radius. We are committed to providing your beloved companion with a peaceful and loving farewell, ensuring their final moments are filled with comfort and dignity in the place they feel most at ease: home.

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