
Grief Resources


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Recommended Books for Children:
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When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
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Dog Heaven and Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
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The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst
Losing a pet is a difficult time, and the grieving process is real. Everyone grieves in a different way, and no one way is better or worse than another. These are some resources to help provide you with assistance when you need it.
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LOCAL PET LOSS SUPPORT: A Program offered by "Joy in the Mourning" Center for Life Losses
This program is offered at no charge. Pre-registration NOT required. For Adults and Teens Only
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm
Senior Center at Lexington Leisure Center (Senior Care Entrance)
108 Park Road
Lexington, SC 29072
This group is led by Nancy Pilat-Renner. Nancy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specilalizes in grief and loss. For more information about this group, please call 803-716-4600. If you have difficulty finding the group location, call 803-413-2199.
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ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline available from 12pm-12am
877-GRIEF-10
(877-474-3310)
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National Suicide Hotline
800-272-8255 24/7
Or Text HOME to 741741
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Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support and other online resources
Recommended Book: Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Allen
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