Grief Toolbox
The reality is that you will grieve forever.
You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one;
you will learn to live with it.
You will heal and you will rebuild yourself
around the loss you have suffered.
You will be whole again but you
will never be the same.
Nor should you be the same
nor would you want to.”
-Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Lap of Love is passionate network of nationwide veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care including pet euthanasia and hospice care. To find a veterinarian near you, or to learn more about their organization, please click here.
EUTHABAG is a pet body bag specially designed to preserve the dignity of pets after their passing. EUTHABAG is dignified, practical, leakproof, affordable, elegant and it contains recycled material. Pets have always had a special place in our lives and we want to honor that unique bond. EUTHABAG helps to have a ritual and peace of mind. Their founder, a veterinarian, could not stand to use a plastic bag to place her deceased patients in. She created a solution to honor the human animal bond that is so dear to her. To learn more, please visit their website.
P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna
Written by Sarah Chauncey
Illustrated by Francis Tremblay
The first illustrated gift book for adults grieving the loss of an animal friend, https://www.morethantuna.com/about/
14 Best Children’s Books for Loss of Pet
Article written by Carolina
https://farewellpet.com/best-childrens-books-for-loss-of-pet/
Over 5o+ Pet Loss Articles
Article written by Grief Healing Blog
griefhealingblog.com/p/pet-loss-articles.html
Rainbow Bridge Connection Podcast
A podcast for “anyone who has ever lost a companion animal or is looking for an animal based community. We will discuss our personal experiences, listeners experiences as well as the perspectives from animal related causes, businesses and non-profits.”
pet-loss.net
Pet loss support page, hotlines, resources, free handouts and information
lapoflove.com
Network of Veterinarians across the US who offer veterinary hospice, in-home euthanasia, cremation & aftercare, teleadvice, pet loss support
Virtual Calming Room
https://sites.google.com/apps.district279.org/virtualcalmingroom/home?authuser=0
Grief Worksheets
Free worksheets to process grief
therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheets/grief/none
Fifty Pet Loss Grief Journal Prompts
By the Ralph Site Blog
https://theralphsiteshop.com/fifty-pet-loss-grief-journal-prompts/
Grief Support Writing: How to Write and Share Your Story of Pet Loss
By the Petloss.com
https://petloss.com/writing.htm
9 Art Therapy Ideas for Grieving Pet Parents
By the ImpurrfectLife
impurrfectlife.com/9-art-therapy-ideas-for-grieving-pet-parents/