In-Home Hospice Care Services - Grief Resources

The following documents are designed to help pet owners through the grieving process. We hope these documents can help those who are grieving the loss of a pet find peace.

Coping with the Loss of a Pet

This document, published by The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, was created to help pet owners cope with the loss of their beloved pet. This document also contains additional resources for those who feel they need help while they grieve.

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Do Pets Grieve?

This document, published by The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, was created to help pet owners identify signs of grief being displayed by other animals in the household. Like us, our pets also feel grief after a loss.

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Helping Children Cope with the Loss of a Pet

This document, published by The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, discusses ways to talk about and explain the loss of a pet to young children and help in their grieving process.

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Pet Loss Guide Booklet

Our pets are a very important part of our lives. They are friends, companions and partners in life. They often know us better than anyone else. This booklet is here to aid you in the loss of your pet. We invite you to use it as a personalized tribute and look back upon it anytime you need.

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