Pet Loss Support Resources:

Renee Baffert, MA, has worked in mental health for 12 years. She began including pet loss after experiencing anticipatory grief and then grief over the loss of her soul-dog, and wanted to support others after her lived experience of knowing how difficult it is. She is the referring pet loss counselor for a holistic doctor near San Diego and a veterinary cancer group near LA. 

Pet Loss Resources (UC Davis)

Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement:  moderated chat rooms for pet loss and anticipatory grief as well as helpful online resources.

Distance counseling for pet loss 

Honoring the Bond Program at OSU

Local hospital Hospice and Grief Support Groups are available and are accepting of any people who are experiencing grief or loss.

Local therapists specializing grief and loss issues:
A Balanced Life
530-544-1748
www.abalancedlifetahoe.com

Lorna Lefler, animal communicator and spiritual energy worker, 530-318-4741, rainbrd@aol.com

Books:
Jasper’s Day, Marjorie Blain Parker — great book for helping younger children.