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Lori Krauth
- Turtle Talk Pet Loss Support and Pet Photography - Clarksville, TN
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- Clarksville, TN - Losing a beloved pet can be an emotionally overwhelming experience, and navigating the grief that follows requires understanding and support. Our pet grief support services are tailored...
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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 Mental Health Advocate and Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist, as well as a life-long animal lover who...
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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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Jeff Levy
- Jeff Levy, LCSW - Pet Loss Grief Support Counselor - Chicago, IL
- Chicago, IL - As a longtime dog parent, I know the kind of bonds we form with our animal family members; the role they play in our families, and the...
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Joslyn Jelinek
- Chicago Human Potential - Pet Loss Grief Counseling - Chicago, IL
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- Chicago, IL - We are a comprehensive mental health center that specializes in Pet Loss and Grief. We understand the the death of your beloved companion can be as devastating...
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- 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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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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Neil Staplin
- Neil Staplin LCSW Pet Loss Grief Counselor - West Allis, WI
- West Allis, WI - Hello! My name is Neil Staplin, an LCSW (therapist) and Veterinary Social Worker based in Wisconsin. I specialize in helping pet parents cope with the deep...
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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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee or online communities can help you feel understood and less alone during this time.