Faithful Hearts & Furever Faithful Grief Support Program

At each appointment, we give families with info on how to join our complimentary pet loss grief support meetings (held several times monthly on Zoom), through our partnership with our sister company Faithful Hearts, Paws Finding Peace, and Good Omen Counseling. We also have a pet loss support group on Facebook. There you can post about your pet as well as ask for or share advice for coping and healing.

The bond we share with our pets is incredibly strong, and it is completely normal to feel heartbroken or angry at their passing, or even in anticipation of their loss. The healing period is often long and extremely difficult. At each appointment we leave a booklet about managing grief from pet loss, which includes info on the companion animals' and children's grieving processes and ways to help. The following are some additional resources available to help you through this process.

LOCAL RESOURCES FOR PET LOSS BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING

(please check for availability to take new patients - both programs full as of June 2025 but these amazing women may be able to direct you to other resources)

Good Omen Counseling - Amanda Peritore (LISW-CP) - www.goodomencounseling.com

M3 Counseling - Krista Martin (LISW-CP, LCSW) - www.M3Counseling.com

BOOKS

There are several books such as those below available on Amazon, including ones focusing on children’s grief after the loss of a pet.

Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet, by Gary Kowalski
Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die, by Jon Katz
The Invisible Leash, by Patrice Karst (children's book)
Dog Heaven, by Cynthia Rylant (children's book)

WEBSITES

The Colorado State University – Argus Institute

The Ohio State University – Honoring the Bond

APLB.org

The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement is a unique organization that offers free support for grief including chat rooms and online meetings.

CALL CENTERS AND HOTLINES

Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline

607-218-7457

Please check their website here to see current availability.

The National Suicide Prevention Hotline

988, Available 24 hours/7 days a week