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 For many of us, our pets are members of our family.

If this is true for you...

~ you may grieve when your companion animal dies or becomes terminally ill

~ you may need help deciding if or when euthanasia is what's best for you and your pet (euthanasia is the official term for being "put to sleep")

~ you may want to have a ceremony commemorating her or his life — whether at the time of death or later on

~ you may be comforted to gather with others whose pets have died

To learn about the grief process, see the Resources for Pets page.

For help dealing with your grief, see the Grief Support section.

For help with a euthanasia decision (and lots of other information), see the Resources for Pets page.

For a ceremony, see the Ceremonies for Pets page.

Please let me know if you're interested in a grief support group for people whose pets have died. I'm currently searching for appropriate locations and would like to know what time(s) work best for people.

Your questions are always welcome. Please contact me to discuss your ideas on how I can help you at the end of your pet's life.

The bond between a human and a companion animal can be strong and significant. Even after death, your pet will live in your heart forever.