CVMA (California Veterinary Medical Association) Pet Loss Support Resources: https://cvma.net/resources/practice-resources/pet-loss-support/

• This site includes a list of in-person and virtual support groups by location

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: aplb.org

Honoring the Bond (The Ohio State University): https://vmc.vet.osu.edu/services/honoring-the-bond

Pet Parent Grief Line (24/7 pet loss grief support): 1-844-472-9588

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Books:

  For adults:

• Grieving the Death of a Pet by Betty J. Carmack

• Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson Allen, M.Ed.

• The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss by Russell Friedman

  For children:

•  When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers

•   The Invisible Leash by Patrice Karst

•   The Heaven of Animals by Nancy Tillman

•   Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas

•   The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst

•   Being Brave for Bailey by Corey Gut, DVM