Resources
Thoughtfully curated resources from Dr. Jeni
This group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Chat rooms and video support groups
Lap of Love Free Online Support Group
Free Group Support, must pre-register online
Lap of Love Individual Support Counseling
- $50 for 50 min one on one pet counselor
- https://www.lapoflove.com/our-services/pet-loss-support#personal
Lap of Love Pet Loss Journey Course
This is a 6 week online course about the journey of pet loss and grief
- $149 for 6 week course on the journey through grieving the loss of a pet
- https://www.lapoflove.com/our-services/pet-loss-support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Janice Shapiro is located in Campbell, CA and offers in person and virtual counseling sessions. She is a certified pet loss and bereavement counselor.
Vicki Oliverio, MFT
Vicki Oliverio specializes in pet grief and offers both telehealth and in-person visits (in Los Gatos and Redwood City).
This is just a small sample of books you may find helpful. For a more extensive list, including genres such as memoirs, short stories, religious themes, and journals, see the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement Recommended Reading List.
For Adults
- When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing by Alan Wolfelt
- Pet Loss: A thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children by Herbert Neiburg and Arlene Fischer
- Goodbye My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet by Mary and Herb Montgomery
- The Loss of a Pet by Wallace Sife
- Saying Goodbye to the Pet You Love by Lorri Greene
- The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss by Russell Friedman
- Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson Allen
- Coping With the Loss of Your Pet by Christine Lemieux
- My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal by Enid Samuel Traisman
- Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love and Grief by Coleen Ellis
For Children
- When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
- The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst
- Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
- Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
- I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm
- Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids by Alan Wolfeldt
- Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas
- Goodbye Mousie by Robbie Harris
- The Fall of Freddie the Leaf by Leo Buscaglia
Resources
Thoughtfully curated resources from Dr. Jeni
This group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Chat rooms and video support groups
Lap of Love Free Online Support Group
Free Group Support, must pre-register online
Lap of Love Individual Support Counseling
- $50 for 50 min one on one pet counselor
- https://www.lapoflove.com/our-services/pet-loss-support#personal
Lap of Love Pet Loss Journey Course
This is a 6 week online course about the journey of pet loss and grief
- $149 for 6 week course on the journey through grieving the loss of a pet
- https://www.lapoflove.com/our-services/pet-loss-support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Janice Shapiro is located in Campbell, CA and offers in person and virtual counseling sessions. She is a certified pet loss and bereavement counselor.
Vicki Oliverio, MFT
Vicki Oliverio specializes in pet grief and offers both telehealth and in-person visits (in Los Gatos and Redwood City).
This is just a small sample of books you may find helpful. For a more extensive list, including genres such as memoirs, short stories, religious themes, and journals, see the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement Recommended Reading List.
For Adults
- When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing by Alan Wolfelt
- Pet Loss: A thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children by Herbert Neiburg and Arlene Fischer
- Goodbye My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet by Mary and Herb Montgomery
- The Loss of a Pet by Wallace Sife
- Saying Goodbye to the Pet You Love by Lorri Greene
- The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss by Russell Friedman
- Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson Allen
- Coping With the Loss of Your Pet by Christine Lemieux
- My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal by Enid Samuel Traisman
- Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love and Grief by Coleen Ellis
For Children
- When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
- The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst
- Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
- Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
- I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm
- Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids by Alan Wolfeldt
- Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas
- Goodbye Mousie by Robbie Harris
- The Fall of Freddie the Leaf by Leo Buscaglia
