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GRIEF UPON THE LOSS of a pet is a normal response, and a very individual one. For some people, grieving for a pet that has died may be an even more difficult process than grieving for a human loved one. One reason is that the support network of understanding and caring people may be smaller. If a person has lost a human loved one, the friends, family, co-workers, etc., will all understand. They may send cards, flowers, and offer food and companionship. This is often not the case when a pet dies.

People who have a pet who has died need to talk to someone. Often, family members and friends are very supportive, but in some instances, they may not understand how important your pet was to you. If this is the case for you, here are some resources that are a phone call or a mouse click away:

Information and lists of hotlines: