Help When Your Dog Dies

When my dogs have passed the pain has been excruciating. Whether your dog passes suddenly and is waiting on The Rainbow Bridge as has been the case for us, or if your dog has been very ill for a period of time and the passing has been expected, the grieving is painful and you need all the support you can find.

There are many ways to deal with the loss of a dog and you should express your grief and begin the healing process in the ways that are most comfortable for you.

If you are religious, as we are, then it is a wonderful time for prayer and reflection. Belief in the afterlife from Rainbow Bridge to Heaven can be comforting, reassuring, and provide you with strength and peace during a difficult time

In addition or singularly, you may want to explore the options of support groups and grief counseling. Two are listed and described below. We have not participated in these as of yet, but may, if we feel the need to reach out.

Explore the sites and information from these and perhaps other more local, community centered resources for support and help. Then choose the one that is best for you.

And by all means share your feelings and grief with those close to you. All life is precious and a gift from God in my view.

When we lose a family member our closest friends and family members will surprise you with the depth of love, understanding and support that will flow your way.

Grief Counseling and Support Groups When Your Dog Dies.

Here's information on grief counseling from the ASPCA and the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Take your time and use the resources that you feel are best.

The ASPCA Pet Loss Support program operates the ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline at - - -- (877) 474-3310 , providing:

Help with grieving

How to deal with children, the elderly or disabled folks who have experienced the death of their dog

Help for your surviving dogs . A few more suggestions can be found by Clicking here

Relationship help when you get a new dog

Another resource is the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. The APLB is a nonprofit association with volunteers who are experts in dealing with grief when your dog passes away. They have free chatrooms and other support resources.

Visit the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement to learn more about their resources which may be helpful for you

We are not endorsing a specific program, only proving some options. These are places to start and catch your breath as you look to the future and the day when you will be reunited with your dog over the Rainbow Bridge. We know we will, and it is a source of great comfort.

Note: Grief and resource groups also frequently offer help with decisions pre and post euthanasia. I intentionally omitted this topic. The reason being that I have very strong opinions about use of this procedure. And they not positive or in favor of it, except in VERY RARE INSTANCES. This is not the place for such a discussion. I will only say that every life , no matter how aged or infirmed is precious. Let's cherish and love all life.

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