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RAINBOW BRIDGE VETERINARY SERVICES

Holding Paw

Bereavement Support

The grief of losing a pet is very real, and and can begin even before they are actually gone. The sadness can be profound. Our animal companions are such important parts of our families and daily routines, their absence can leave us with a feeling of loneliness that is hard to escape. Trying to navigate this grief, and support children and other pets through it as well can become overwhelming.

Knowing what to expect can help. So can finding ways to memorialize your pet and celebrate the life they shared with you. If you need someone to talk to who knows what you are going through, there are support groups and pet bereavement counsellors who can help.

Help to Cope with the Loss of a Pet

They are not 'Just A Pet'. And when you're grieving their loss, you need the support of someone who really understands that.

That's why we are so proud to partner with Louise from Light After Loss, who specialises in helping people going through pet bereavement. Light After Loss offers a range of online options including one-to-one sessions, group support programs, workshops, podcasts, and free resources, to help give you the support you need in the way that is most comfortable for you.

Learn more at lightafterloss.ie

Emotions of Grief

1) Denial

2) Bargaining

3) Guilt

4) Anger

5) Depression

6) Acceptance

How to Cope with Pet Grief,
According to a Therapist

Article from Charlie Health

Early Days of Bereavement

from Living with Pet Bereavement

Advice from Dog's Trust on

Coping with Pet Grief

Pet Loss Resources

from Cornell University

PDSA article on

Coping with Grief and the Loss of a Pet

Pet Bereavement Counselling
& Support Groups

Light After Loss

Pet Loss Support

Maguire's Pet Cremation

Bereavement Support

Pet Bereavement Counselling

Mosaic Psychotherapy

Pet Loss Counselling

Helen Byrne Counselling

Psychotherapy and Pet Bereavement

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement

Anonymous Mental Health Support

Supporting Grieving Pets

Can Dogs and Cats Feel Grief?

from the PDSA

Do Dogs Grieve Other Dogs?

from the American Kennel Club

University of Florida Article on

Reactions of Other Pets in the Home

Helping your Grieving Pet

from VCA Hospitals

Helping Your Pet Cope with the Grief and Loss of Another Pet

Advice from Lap of Love

Helping Your Grieving Pet After the Loss of a Loved One

from MSPCA Angell

Advice from Dog's Trust on

Helping Grieving Dogs

Helping Children Cope with Pet Bereavement

How to Help Kids Cope

with the Loss of a Pet

from Children's Grief Centre

Death of Pets: Talking to Children

from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Helping Children Cope with the Loss of an Animal Companion

from Lap of Love

Children and Pet Loss

and

After Your Pet Dies: Pet Loss Information for Young People, Age 7-13

and

Helping Teenagers Cope with the Death of a Pet

from The Ralph Site

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