Pet Loss Grief Counseling

People Animals Love is a non-profit that works in the DC area. Our mission is to use the human-animal bond to brighten the lives of the lonely, ease the pain of the sick, and enrich the world of at-risk children. Additionally to our regular visits, we are hosting a monthly in-person support group meeting for people who’ve lost, or anticipate losing, a beloved pet. The meeting will be facilitated by a professional therapist. The group will meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, at the Davis Community Library (6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda MD). There is no charge. If you’d like to find out more about us, please feel free to visit our website: peopleanimalslove.org! Favorite

Hunt Valley Animal Hospital offers pet loss support and grief counseling with our certified counselor, Cathy Bury. Understanding and coping with the loss of a pet, or even preparing for the loss of a pet, is an experience many people deal with alone. With our assistance, you and your family members are invited to resolve each stage of grief, in order to have a more peaceful understanding of your pet’s death. Pet loss support and counseling are available for adults and children.  Anticipatory counseling is also available prior to the loss of a pet.  Our group sessions offer an atmosphere for people to communicate and help others also struggling with their deep, emotional life change. Group grief counseling sessions are held on the first Wednesday of every month and anticipatory counseling sessions will be available by individual request. All group pet loss support sessions will be from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Hunt Valley Animal Hospital, second floor conference room. Please call 410-527-0800 or email Cathy at cathy@huntvalleyanimalhospital.com to register for your session. Favorite

Pet Loss & Pre-Bereavement Counseling in a warm, nurturing environment. Experienced therapist practicing since 1990. Favorite

Grief Counseling for families and individuals who have lost a beloved pet. With training in both grief counseling and clinical social work, I offer a specialty in loss/bereavement/life transitions, while providing a spiritually-sensitive, holistic approach to my psychotherapy practice. As the beloved mother of a happy-go-lucky 15 year-old cocker spaniel and a feisty 9 year-old tabby cat, I know how much a part of a family animals can become, and how very difficult their death can prove, not only for humans but for other animals in the household, as well. Indeed for many people, pets are the one constant in their life, often forming an unconditional loving connection deeper than other relationships. I have had the privilege of working with many people as they struggled with anticipatory grief over their pets’ illness, as they made tough decisions regarding their care, and later as they processed the loss. In a very safe, accepting environment, we focused on letting go, saying good-bye, and the rituals of remembrance. Insurance accepted. Favorite

The Prince Georges County Animal Management Division is the county shelter. We accept stray animals and animals from citizens who can no longer adequately care for their pets. Mission Statement: To provide for the health and welfare of the County’s animal population through enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance, resolution of animal-related disputes, and the promotion of adoptions, licensing, spay/neuter and humane education. Prince Georges County Animal Management – Pets Available for Adoption Favorite