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Old Nov 03, 2005, 01:37 PM
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I hope this isn't upsetting to post to this thread again. But I received this email today from Ken Pope's listserv, and it has good information about dealing with the grief over a lost pet.

Some of you may have clients, friends, or colleagues who have lost a
dog,cat, or other animal companion -- or you may experience that kind of loss.

I've just updated the web page of annotated links to online resources
for animal loss and bereavement.

Many of the online resources were created by and are staffed by
university veterinary schools. For example, one resource notes: "We are a group of veterinary students attending Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. We have been trained in grief counseling by a licensed therapist. We are all volunteers, many who have experienced the loss of a beloved pet. By helping others through this painful time, we hope to become better, more compassionate veterinarians."

The resources include hot lines; bulletin boards; discussion groups;
help with decisions about euthanasia; recommended readings; information for adults, children, and families who are losing or have lost a pet; information for veterinarians; ways to memorialize a pet; FAQs; peer support; and so on.

The web page is at http://catanddoghelp.com/animals/bereavement.php
(<http://catanddoghelp.com/animals/bereavement.php>).

Please forward this message to any list or individual who might be
interested in this resource.

Hope you and others find this helpful.

(((Greenleaves)))

gg
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