Your child's companion
The loss of a pet is often the first experience a child has with death. The reaction of the adults around them can impact their outlook on death for years to come. Be sure to deal with the loss appropriately and help children work through their grief and confusion. It's often helpful to use the opportunity as a demonstration of the natural life cycle.

A senior's companion
Pets can become even more special when you reach your golden years. They quickly become your very best friend, providing an abundance of comfort, security and entertainment. It's important to recognize the significance of a pet and openly discuss and work through the grief associated with the loss of a faithful companion.

Places that can help
We have grief literature available at the office for anyone that has lost a pet and is having a hard time moving on after the loss. The local animal shelters and grief counseling groups have scheduled pet loss coping classes and seminars for the public. Listed below are some of these groups that make themselves available. Also, you are more than welcome to call our office at anytime get more contact information or talk to someone here about your loss.

New Albany Floyd County Shelter
(812) 948-5355

Chance's Spot
www.chancesspot.org

The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
www.aplb.org

Cornell University Pet Loss Hotline
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/org/petloss/

UC Davis Pet Loss Support
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccah/petloss.cfm

ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline
(877) 474-3310

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