Resources for Pet Owners

Grief Support Resources

• Birch Bark Foundation of Santa Cruz
  • For everyone, free virtual monthly support group.
  • 831-471-7255
• SAGE Pet Caregiver Support Group
  • For SAGE clients, virtual support group, twice montly.
• Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA
  • For everyone, free monthly virtual support group
  • 650-340-7022 ext. 328

Helpful Links:

• Ohio State Honoring the Bond, includes quality of life assessment information
• Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
• ASPCA - Pet Loss Frequently Asked Questions
• Chance's Spot
• The Pet Loss Support Page

Reading Materials:

• Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet, by Moira Anderson
• The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When A Pet Dies by Wallace Sife, Ph.D.
• Grieving the Death of a Pet, by Dr. Betty Carmack
• Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children, by Herbert A. Nieburg and Arlene Fischer