- Steve Sullivan
- Chaplain for Pet Bereavement and People Compassion - Raleigh, NC
- Raleigh, NC - I'm an endorsed chaplain and have served as a chaplain for 21 years mostly working with Veterans. I know the stress, pain, and final cost of working...
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Ronald Ross
- Pet Loss and Grief Counseling - Virginia Beach, VA
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- Virginia Beach, VA - Losing a beloved pet can leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. As a licensed therapist with a deep understanding of grief...
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- Suzie Elofson
- Chickadee Counseling - Grief and Pet Loss Counselor - Columbia, SC
- Columbia, SC - Our companion animals can provide us with such joy and connection. They are often our shadows, following us from room to room. Some encourage us to get...
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- Robyn Weiner
- Robyn Weiner Pet Loss and Healing - Silver Spring, MD
- Silver Spring, MD - I've had animal companions my entire life. I've always been a pet parent. Every loss was and is devastating and heartbreaking. No one around me ever...
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Patti DiMiceli
- Embrace the Angel End-of-Life - Pet Loss Grief Counselor - Annapolis, MD
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- Annapolis, MD - From the moment you met your beloved "Soul Friend," you knew. It was a heart-to-heart connection on a level that can only be described as a profound...
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Beth Hewett
- Good Words for Grieving - Pet Loss Grief Counselor - Forest Hill, MD
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- Forest Hill, MD - Dr. Beth Hewett is a certified grief coach and certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist who can walk the grief journey with you. Her understanding and compassion...
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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 know how challenging the pet loss process can be. I’ve worked in Veterinary Medicine for 20...
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Donna Carlson
- Healing Hearts - Pet Loss Grief Counseling - Collegeville, PA
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- Collegeville, PA - Welcome to Healing Hearts – Your Journey from Pet Loss Grief to Wholeness At Donna Carlson Coaching, I understand the deep connection we share with our pets...
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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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina or online communities can help you feel understood and less alone during this time.