Your Pets May Be Gone, But Their Love Will Remain Forever

Coping with Pet Loss

Time seems to slow down when an companion animal passes away. Take as much time as you need to process your loss and to recover. Also, you may want to try some of the resources listed on this page which may help you understand more about grieving a beloved pet.

Books

“The Invisible Leash"

By Patrice Karst

This is a children’s illustrated storybook about a boy who's dog died. His friend describes the invisible string that connects him to his dog which he can access whenever they miss each other.

Websites

aplb.org

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)

Chat Rooms
Counseling Center Hotlines
Memorials
Newsletters
Support Groups
Training Courses

etsy.com

Charms
Memorials
Pet Gifts
Tags
Urns

ilovedmypet.com

Blogs
Online Memorials
Tributes

*First 3 Months Are Free

in-memory-of-pets.com

Candlelight Rose Ceremonies
Memorials
Poetry Works
Stories
Tributes

oldworldstones.com

Customized Engraved Memorial Stones

pet-loss.net

Gifts/Markers
Grief Support and Information
Memorial Items
Tributes

petloss.com

Advice
Poetry Works
Support
Tribute Spaces
Virtual Candle Lighting Ceremonies

rainbowbridge.com

Memorials
Grief Support
Candle Ceremonies
Tributes

rememberrocks.com

Pet Memorial Stones, Granites, and River Rocks

4everinmyheart.com

Gifts
Pet Memorials
Urns
Other Products

4pawsforever.org

Personalized Gifts

Cards
Collar Boxes
Pendants/Jewelry Pieces
Picture Frames
Wind Chimes

Pet Memorials

Other Pet Loss Support Groups in the East Bay

Berkeley Humane Society Pet Loss Group

The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at 2700 Ninth Street, at Carleton, in West Berkeley. It is facilitated by Jill Goodfriend and Sylvia Wenninger. You may call them at 510-845-7735. This is a free drop-in group. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Contact Information

Jill Goodfriend

Phone: 510-393-1359

Email: jill.goodfriend@gmail.com

Sylvia Wenninger

Phone: 415-341-4905

Email: sylvia_wenninger@yahoo.com.

Hayward Pet Loss Group

This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month

at the San Lorenzo Library.

The location of every session is subject to change.

This is a free drop-in group.