Resources Especially for Dog Lovers & Pet
Guardians
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Pet Loss and the Grieving
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If you find my website information to
be useful, I encourage you to purchase a copy of Speaking
for Spot. It will
provide the fundamental tools and skills you need to
make the most of the information and suggestions
provided on my website and its associated links. Speaking
for Spot will
help you navigate the expensive and often
overwhelming world of veterinary medicine. You will
learn how to effectively hold up your end of the
veterinarian/client communication process, solicit
explanations of the risks and benefits of all
diagnostic and therapeutic options, and have frank
discussion about costs. As an informed medical
advocate, you will have the ability to make the
choice that is best for your pet as well as your own
peace of mind. Speaking for Spot
may be the best $14.00 (through Amazon.com)
you spend in 2010! I would love to hear any ways in
which Speaking
for Spot has
helped you and your pets.
Chapter 9 in Speaking for
Spot, "Euthanasia: Making the Best of a
Difficult Situation" provides guidance and support
for end of life decision-making. You
will also find a description of the
euthanasia process in my
NPR interview on Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
The organizations below offer
much useful information including coping
with sick companion animals, pet loss resources, and
information on how to respond to the needs of children
who are experiencing the loss of a pet.
The Argus Institute in Colorado
UC Davis Center for Companion Animals Pet Loss
Support
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Pet Loss Support
Michigan State University Pet Loss Support
Washington State University Pet Loss Support
The Delta Society Pet Loss Resources
The AVMA - "Goodbye Good Friend - Making the
Decision"
The American Animal Hospital Association - Dealing
with the Loss of a Pet
The
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Good Grief - Finding Peace
After Pet Loss
Grief Healing
offers information,
comfort and support to anyone
anticipating or coping with the loss of
a loved one, whether that is a person or
a cherished animal companion
A Different Grief:
Coping with Pet
Loss by Marty Tousley provides resources
for answering the question, "How will I
know when it is time?"
Self Healing Expressions -
Online Pet Loss Support Courses
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Hospice and Palliative
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Quality of Life, Quality of Death by Ella Bittel DVM
Quality of Life Scale by Alice Villalobos DVM
Can You Explain a pet’s death to another pet? by Dr.
Nicholas Dodman
Canine Grief - Do Dogs Mourn?
Conceptualized Hospice for Pet's Last Days: Pet "Pawspice" –
Alice Villalobos DVM
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