Center for Companion Animal Health

Photo: Pet Loss Support brochure
Pet Loss Support brochure

Pet Loss Support

Pet Loss Support

All of us who share our lives with a pet must some day face the pain of losing a cherished companion.  If you have recently lost a pet, we realize you need help now in dealing with your normal and complex feelings of grief.The brief article "Loving Animals and Losing Them" provides some helpful information about the normal grieving process. 

The VMTH at UC Davis has published a Pet Loss Support brochure [.pdf format]  which provides general information about the grieving process. 

In addition, please see our "Pet Loss Resources" link at the left for pet loss support hotline services, web sites, and published materials to assist you in this difficult time.  Please also accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss.  We too have lost pets we love and we understand what a painful experience it is.