Helping Children Deal with the Loss of a Pet

• Stages of Grief and Resources to Help Cope with Loss of a Pet
  Private pet lovers, veterinary schools and counseling professionals now offer a wide variety of resources for those experiencing the pain of losing a dearly loved pet. This article highlights the stages of grief and some of the various resources available.
• How Will I know When It Is "Time" To Put A Pet To Sleep?
  Tips on ways to evaluate your pet's "quality of life", and make a decision that that won't be filled with regret and guilt.
• Understanding Euthanasia
  Insight to this emotional topic, and how to handle grief associated with losing a beloved pet.
• Audiobook Review: Journey Through Pet Loss
  Comprehensive review of the audiobook, Journey Through Pet Loss, by Deborah Antinori, MA, RDT, LPC, NBCCH.
• Pet Loss and Grief
  Links to support hotlines, Rainbow Bridge sites, and more to help those dealing with the loss of a pet.
• Pet Loss Links

Text: Copyright © Janet Tobiassen Crosby. All rights reserved.
Photo courtesy of Barbara Whiting, Guide to Stay-at-Home Parents

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