Grief Support Resources
The loss of a loved one is challenging for everyone in their own way. The grief process can be lengthy and unexpected. Some helpful resources are listed below.
Local:
Whatcom Humane Society Pet Loss Support Group. outreach@whatcomhumane.org 360-733-2080 x3116.
Websites:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Open to Hope Pet Loss Grief Support
Pet Loss Hotlines:
Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline 1-(607)-253-3932
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement has chat rooms you can join and chat with other bereaving pet owners.
Other Online Services
helptexts.com - offers personalized texts after the loss of a pet twice weekly for one year.
Books For Adults:
Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die by Jon Katz, 2012
Golden Angels: A Pet Loss Memoir by Stephanie Weaver, 2013
Soul Comfort for Cat Lovers: Coping Wisdom for Heart and Soul After the Loss of a Beloved Feline, Liz Eastwood, 2012
Books For Children:
The Invisible Leash, Patrice Karst, 2019
The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise, Adrian Raeside, 2012
When a Pet Dies, Fred Rogers, 1998
Paw Prints in the Stars, Warren Hanson, 2008
Samsara Dog by Helen Manos, 2006
