Below are links to all the articles I've posted on this blog over the years, about the grief that accompanies the loss of a cherished animal companion. Note that at the base of each post, you'll find links to related resources (articles, books, websites, organizations). As a grief counselor who spends time every day searching for reliable and current information on the Internet, it has been my experience that, no matter the topic, it is likely that someone, somewhere has written and published something of value on that particular topic ~ or will do so after my own article is published on my blog. So no matter when I post an article, I am continually on the lookout, watching for resources that are related to the topic under discussion ~ and I am happy to share links to them with my readers. When you click on any of these links, you'll find useful material written not only by me, but also a rich assortment of resources offered by other authors as well. My posts are being updated regularly with links to additional resources ~ all in an effort to provide my readers with a vast assortment of current, valid and reliable information. Note that every article includes the date on which it was most recently reviewed and updated.
A Bill of Rights for Grieving Animal Lovers
Afraid to Love My Remaining Pets
A Bill of Rights for Grieving Animal Lovers
Afraid to Love My Remaining Pets
Animal Hospice and Palliative Care: Suggested Resources
Animal Rescuer Devastated As Shelter Disregards Her Wishes
Anticipating the Death of a Cherished Pet
At My Age, Is It Selfish to Get Another Dog?
Cat with FIV Euthanized Too Soon ~ Guilt Follows
Children and Pet Loss: A Family Deals With An Accidental Death
Children and Pet Loss: Following Their Lead
Animal Rescuer Devastated As Shelter Disregards Her Wishes
Anticipating the Death of a Cherished Pet
At My Age, Is It Selfish to Get Another Dog?
Cat with FIV Euthanized Too Soon ~ Guilt Follows
Children and Pet Loss: A Family Deals With An Accidental Death
Children and Pet Loss: Following Their Lead
Children and Pet Loss: The Power of Story
Common Myths, Misconceptions about Pet Loss
Coping with The Trauma of An Unexpected Death
Curious Cats Get Killed in Clothes Dryers
Curious Cats Still Getting Killed in Clothes Dryers
Deciding on After-Death Care for a Cherished Pet
Deciding When to Bury The Body
Do Pets Go To Heaven?
National Pet Memorial Day
Offering Support: What to Say (or Not) to a Grieving Animal Lover
Pet Euthanasia Gone Bad
Pet Euthanasia: When Is It Time to Say Goodbye?
Pet Loss: A Disenfranchised Grief
Remembering Two Precious Souls
"Replacing" a Pet Who Has Died: When Is It Time?
Saying Goodbye to Beringer
Sharing The Sad News with Grandchildren
Supporting Your Grieving Pet
The Pain of Relinquishment
Common Myths, Misconceptions about Pet Loss
Coping with The Trauma of An Unexpected Death
Curious Cats Get Killed in Clothes Dryers
Curious Cats Still Getting Killed in Clothes Dryers
Deciding on After-Death Care for a Cherished Pet
Deciding When to Bury The Body
Do Pets Go To Heaven?
End-of-Life Care for Animals
Euthanizing An Aggressive Dog
Explaining Pet Loss to Children: Some Do's and Don'ts
Finding Support for Pet Loss
Funerals for Pets?
Grief In The Wake of a Dog's Wrongful Death
Guilt In the Wake of A Kitten’s Accidental Death
Guilt In The Wake of A Euthanasia Decision
Helping A Friend with Unresolved Grief
Helping Another with Pet Loss
Helping Children Cope with a Pet's Euthanasia
Helping Elderly Parents with Pet Loss
Helping Seniors with Pet Loss
Helping Young Children with Pet Loss
Euthanizing An Aggressive Dog
Explaining Pet Loss to Children: Some Do's and Don'ts
Finding Support for Pet Loss
Funerals for Pets?
Grief In The Wake of a Dog's Wrongful Death
Guilt In the Wake of A Kitten’s Accidental Death
Guilt In The Wake of A Euthanasia Decision
Helping A Friend with Unresolved Grief
Helping Another with Pet Loss
Helping Children Cope with a Pet's Euthanasia
Helping Elderly Parents with Pet Loss
Helping Seniors with Pet Loss
Helping Young Children with Pet Loss
In Grief: When Pet Loss Feels Worse Than Person Loss
Keeping the Secret of a Cremation Mistake
Loss and The Burden of Guilt
Memorializing a Cherished Pet
Keeping the Secret of a Cremation Mistake
Loss and The Burden of Guilt
Memorializing a Cherished Pet
National Pet Memorial Day
Offering Support: What to Say (or Not) to a Grieving Animal Lover
Pet Euthanasia Gone Bad
Pet Euthanasia: When Is It Time to Say Goodbye?
Pet Loss: A Disenfranchised Grief
Pet Loss: A Run-Away Train of Grief
Pet Loss: Amazed At How We Are Grieving
Pet Loss and Animal Communication: Suggested Resources
Pet Loss: Amazed At How We Are Grieving
Pet Loss and Animal Communication: Suggested Resources
Pet Loss: A Young Teen Loses Two Best Friends
Pet Loss: Can I Euthanize My Dog On My Own?
Pet Loss: Cannot Stop Crying
Pet Loss: Can I Euthanize My Dog On My Own?
Pet Loss: Cannot Stop Crying
Pet Loss: Coping with Multiple Losses
Pet Loss: Death of A Service Dog
Pet Loss: Delayed Grief
Pet Loss: Regrets Following Dog's Burial
Pet Loss: Was My Cat Saying Goodbye?
Pet Loss: When A Pet's Routine Surgery Goes Bad
Pet Loss: When Guilt Goes Unresolved
Pet Loss: When Guilt Overshadows Grief
Pet Loss: Why Does It Hurt So Much?
Pet Loss: Why Surrender An Animal to A Shelter?
Pet Loss: Death of A Service Dog
Pet Loss: Delayed Grief
Pet Loss: Guilt Follows Adoption Mistake
Pet Loss: How Long Before Adopting Another?
Pet Loss: Involving Children In The Euthanasia Decision
Pet Loss: How Long Before Adopting Another?
Pet Loss: Involving Children In The Euthanasia Decision
Pet Loss: Relinquishment Leads to Unresolved Guilt
Pet Loss: Sibling's Insensitivity Causes Family Discord
Pet Loss: Sibling's Insensitivity Causes Family Discord
Pet Loss: Was My Cat Saying Goodbye?
Pet Loss: When A Pet's Routine Surgery Goes Bad
Pet Loss: When Guilt Goes Unresolved
Pet Loss: When Guilt Overshadows Grief
Pet Loss: Why Surrender An Animal to A Shelter?
"Replacing" a Pet Who Has Died: When Is It Time?
Saying Goodbye to Beringer
Supporting Your Grieving Pet
The Pain of Relinquishment
Unresolved Guilt Following Accidental Pet Loss
Using Children’s Books to Help with Grief
Voices of Experience: 7 Things Chipper Taught Me About Life and Business
Using Children’s Books to Help with Grief
Voices of Experience: 7 Things Chipper Taught Me About Life and Business
Voices of Experience: Sounding The Alarm for Cats Dying in Clothes Dryers
When A Pet Goes Missing
When A “Pocket Pet” Dies
When A “Pocket Pet” Dies