Pet Loss Support

We love and care for them daily. We celebrate their birthdays and their “gotcha” days. They bring us happiness and laughter. Losing a pet can be just as difficult as losing a close family member or friend, and this loss can be overwhelming for pet owners. Grieving the loss of a beloved pet is normal, and there are resources available to help pet owners process their feelings after saying goodbye to their furry, scaled, or feathered loved one.

How do I know it’s time?

Quality of Life Assessment: https://www.lapoflove.com/how-will-i-know-it-is-time/lap-of-love-quality-of-life-scale.pdf

Daily Assessment: https://www.lapoflove.com/how-will-i-know-it-is-time/interactive-quality-of-life-assessment-and-diary.pdf

Online Resources

End of Life Doula for Companion Animals: https://mosaicdogtraining.com/end-of-life/

Lap of Love: https://www.lapoflove.com/pet-loss-support-resources

Rainbow Bridge: https://www.rainbowsbridge.com/grief_support_center/grief_support_home.htm

Blue Pearl: The support group meets every other Wednesday via Zoom from 6–7 p.m. Email socialwork.milwaukee@bluepearlvet.com to receive the link to attend

Madison Veterinary Specialists: https://www.mvsvets.com/pet-loss/