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d2roberts · 06-06-2005, 08:13 AM

On Saturday, through the Delta Program, I saw a wonderful speaker on the Human/Animal Bond Trust, and dealing with grief.

She spoke of how to help your animals deal with grief, preparing, if possible. Why we (humans) suffer so much, and why we’re not allowed to grieve in our society. Steps in helping with the grieving process, etc.

Here are some numbers you can call at anytime if you or someone you know needs help dealing with the recent death of their companion animal, whether it is a dog, cat, or any animal.

Hotline Numbers:

Staffed by the University of California-Davis veterinary students:
Weekdays, 6:30 to 9:30 PM, PT
916.752.4200

Staffed by Ohio State university veterinary students and IAMS
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
6:30 to 9:30 PM, ET
614.292.1823

IAMS Pet Loss Support Resource Center
888.332.7738

The American Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
24 hours Stephanie LaFarge, PH.D
800.946.4646 pin #140-7211 and leave your number

Websites:

Human Animal Bond Trust:
www.humananimalbondtrust.org
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/animal...tives/main.htm
Pet Overpopulation:
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/overpop.htm
Scholarly Society for Human/Animal Bond:
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/isaz.htm
Animal Assisted Therapy:
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/paws.htm
Dog and Cat Care Guidelines:
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/dogcat.htm
Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine
http://www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
http://www.boulderhumane.org

Recommended Reading:

For Children:

When a Pet Dies
Rogers, F., Putnam Publishing, 1988

Dog Heaven
Rylant, C., Scholastic, Inc., Blue Sky Press, 1995

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Viorst, J., Antheneum, 1972

Charlotte's Web
White, E., Harper and Row, 1952

For Adults:
Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet
Anderson, M., Peregrine Press, 1987

The Grieving Child: A Parent's Guide
Fitzgerald, H., Fireside, (1992)

To Dance With the White Dog
Kay, T., Washington Square Press, 1990

Pet Loss and Human Bereavement
Kay, W., et al, Iowa State University Press, 1984

Animals as Teachers & Healers
McElroy, S., NewSage Press, 1996

A Final Act of Caring: Ending the Life of An Animal Friend
Montgomery, M. and Montgomery, H., Montgomery Press, 1993

Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children
Neiburg, H., et al, Harper and Row, 1982

It's Okay to Cry: Warm, Compassionate Stories that Help You Find Hope and Healing After the Death of a Beloved Pet
Quintana, M.L., Veleba, S.L., & King, H., K & K Communications, (1998)

How Do You Tell the Children: A Step-by-Step Guide for Helping Children Two to Teen Cope When Someone Dies
Schaffer, D. & Lyons, C., Newmarket Press, (1993)

The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping With the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies
Sife, Wallace, MacMillan Pub. Howell Book House, (1998)

My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal
Traisman, E., Direct Book Services, (800) 776-2665, 1996

Lovemylabby · 06-06-2005, 09:37 AM

Thank you for sharing this wonderful information...we all can use help with with grieving the loss of our pets, especially children. My favorite companion, Bradley, died 18 years ago and I still think of him and miss him always....

LindaAcup · 08-21-2005, 11:50 PM

Wonderful information!!!

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Lovemylabby My Sweet Toby! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 12,412 My Mood:	Thank you for sharing this wonderful information...we all can use help with with grieving the loss of our pets, especially children. My favorite companion, Bradley, died 18 years ago and I still think of him and miss him always.... __________________

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06-06-2005, 08:13 AM	#1
d2roberts sigh Why work? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 9,371	When you lose a companion animal...Support Services On Saturday, through the Delta Program, I saw a wonderful speaker on the Human/Animal Bond Trust, and dealing with grief. She spoke of how to help your animals deal with grief, preparing, if possible. Why we (humans) suffer so much, and why we’re not allowed to grieve in our society. Steps in helping with the grieving process, etc. Here are some numbers you can call at anytime if you or someone you know needs help dealing with the recent death of their companion animal, whether it is a dog, cat, or any animal. Hotline Numbers: Staffed by the University of California-Davis veterinary students: Weekdays, 6:30 to 9:30 PM, PT 916.752.4200 Staffed by Ohio State university veterinary students and IAMS Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30 to 9:30 PM, ET 614.292.1823 IAMS Pet Loss Support Resource Center 888.332.7738 The American Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 24 hours Stephanie LaFarge, PH.D 800.946.4646 pin #140-7211 and leave your number Websites: Human Animal Bond Trust: www.humananimalbondtrust.org School of Veterinary Medicine University of California http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/animal...tives/main.htm Pet Overpopulation: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/overpop.htm Scholarly Society for Human/Animal Bond: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/isaz.htm Animal Assisted Therapy: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/paws.htm Dog and Cat Care Guidelines: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/dogcat.htm Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine http://www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu Humane Society of Boulder Valley http://www.boulderhumane.org Recommended Reading: For Children: When a Pet Dies Rogers, F., Putnam Publishing, 1988 Dog Heaven Rylant, C., Scholastic, Inc., Blue Sky Press, 1995 The Tenth Good Thing About Barney Viorst, J., Antheneum, 1972 Charlotte's Web White, E., Harper and Row, 1952 For Adults: Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet Anderson, M., Peregrine Press, 1987 The Grieving Child: A Parent's Guide Fitzgerald, H., Fireside, (1992) To Dance With the White Dog Kay, T., Washington Square Press, 1990 Pet Loss and Human Bereavement Kay, W., et al, Iowa State University Press, 1984 Animals as Teachers & Healers McElroy, S., NewSage Press, 1996 A Final Act of Caring: Ending the Life of An Animal Friend Montgomery, M. and Montgomery, H., Montgomery Press, 1993 Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children Neiburg, H., et al, Harper and Row, 1982 It's Okay to Cry: Warm, Compassionate Stories that Help You Find Hope and Healing After the Death of a Beloved Pet Quintana, M.L., Veleba, S.L., & King, H., K & K Communications, (1998) How Do You Tell the Children: A Step-by-Step Guide for Helping Children Two to Teen Cope When Someone Dies Schaffer, D. & Lyons, C., Newmarket Press, (1993) The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping With the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies Sife, Wallace, MacMillan Pub. Howell Book House, (1998) My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal Traisman, E., Direct Book Services, (800) 776-2665, 1996 __________________ Calvin, butter-ball, 11/21/02 (Delta Therapy Dog) Last edited by d2roberts; 06-06-2005 at 08:16 AM.

08-21-2005, 11:50 PM	#3
LindaAcup Love of Labs, IN (LOLIN) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 12,175	Wonderful information!!!