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Alison Stanton
- End of Life and Post Death Pet Loss Support - Boulder, CO
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- Boulder, CO - Are you supporting your pet in its last days? I can support YOU! ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS: Is it ready to go? What sign will it give me...
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Sandra Ferrell
- Pet Loss Bereavement Support - Louisville, KY
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- Louisville, KY - Specializing in affordable, compassionate pet loss support. I am a Certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist and Certified Mental Health Advocate, as well as a life-long animal lover...
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Emily Sorbel
- Naomi's Light - Certified Pet Loss Grief Counselor - Hartford, WI
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- Hartford, WI - I am a Pet Loss Support Specialist through Pet Loss Partners, a Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner through the Animal Hospice Group and an Animal Reiki Practitioner trained...
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Jeffrey Findlay, CSW, GC-C, PGSS-C
- Woodland Grief Counseling- Pet Loss Bereavement Support - Wantage, NJ
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- Wantage, NJ - Hello, I am a NJ Certified Social Worker residing in Northwest NJ (Sussex County). I have worked as a counselor for over twenty years. I am also...
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Laurie Moore
- Pet Loss and Grief Counseling and Coaching - Santa Cruz, CA
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- Santa Cruz, CA - When an animal transitions out of the body, or is preparing to do so, many questions arise. Talking to someone who communicates with animals who have...
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Jessie Dangelo
- Certified Pet Loss Grief Coach - CASTLE SHANN, PA
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- CASTLE SHANN, PA - As a certified grief coach and lifelong pet lover, I specialize in providing compassionate pet loss support for those navigating the heartbreak of saying goodbye to...
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Linda Colletti
- Pet Loss Grief Counseling Resource Center - Madison, WI
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- Madison, WI - I am a Certified Pet Loss Grief Specialist. I've worked 21 years with a hospice as a grief counselor. For the past 5 years I've worked as...
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Connie Starr
- A Talk in the Woods Counseling - Pet Loss Grief Counselor - Cle Elum, WA
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- Cle Elum, WA - I am a certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist who has counseled hundreds of people after the devastating loss of a pet, or as they say, their...
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How can I cope with the overwhelming grief after losing my pet?
Coping with pet loss is deeply personal, but some effective strategies include allowing yourself to fully grieve, talking openly about your feelings with supportive friends or family, creating a memorial (like a photo album or garden), and keeping a journal to express your emotions. It’s also helpful to join pet loss support groups in District Of Columbia, or seek professional counseling from a pet bereavement specialist who understands the unique bond between people and their animals.
Is it normal to feel more grief over losing a pet than a person?
Yes, it’s completely normal. The bond with a pet is often unconditional, daily, and emotionally intense. Pets provide companionship, routine, and love without judgment. Losing that connection can feel just as devastating, or even more so, than human loss. Grief isn’t a competition, and your feelings are valid. Seeking support from pet loss counselors in District Of Columbia or online communities can help you feel understood and less alone during this time.