Pet Loss Resources

 

Losing a pet can be one of the most difficult emotional experiences a family goes through. Below are trusted pet loss support resources, including counseling, hotlines, and grief support services available locally in St. Louis and nationwide.

Determining Quality of Life

Pet Loss Resources

Licensed Professionals (Individual Counseling)

Stephanie Rodriguez, GCCA-C, CT

info@embracingyourgrief.com (virtual only, not local to STL)
www.embracingyourgrief.com (also on TikTok & YouTube)

Support by Phone / Text:

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US, anytime, about any type of crisis

Tufts University Pet Loss Support

508-839-7966

Pet Loss Books:

pet loss books for children

Click here to see in detail

pet loss books for adults

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 When Your Pet Dies:  A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing – by Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD

Click here to see in detail

Pet Loss Blogs written by Dr. Dawnetta:

Helping A Child through the loss of a pet

Click here to see in detail

General Resources & Support

Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement

https://www.aplb.org/

University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center

https://vhc.missouri.edu/pet-loss-support/

The Human Animal Bond Trust (Support Group, virtual)

https://www.petlossdenver.org/pet-loss-support-group.html

Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Deck

https://rainbowbridgedeck.com/

The Pet Loss Support Page

https://www.pet-loss.net/

Memorial Ideas

Dog Memorial Ideas: 10 Ways To Honor Your Dog’s Legacy

https://toegrips.com/dog-memorial-ideas/