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| Pet Loss Counseling & Resources |
AFTER HOUR
EMERGENCIES:
CAMP HORNE ROAD
(412) 366-3400
NORTHVIEW
(412) 364-5626
EMERGENCIES:
CAMP HORNE ROAD
(412) 366-3400
NORTHVIEW
(412) 364-5626
Heal from Pet Loss is a Pittsburgh-based service and provides in-person and phone pet loss
counseling by PA Licensed Professional Counselor, Karen Litzinger. Karen has earned a
certificate in pet loss counseling through the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement.
Heal from Pet Loss also publishes the award-winning CD, Heal Your Heart: Coping with the
Loss of Pet. For more information and additional pet loss resources, contact:
www.HealFromPetLoss.com or 412-242-7045.
5 Tips to Help Cope With the Loss of Your Beloved Pet
1. Allow yourself to fully experience your grief and know it is natural and normal.
You may experience shock, denial, anger, depression, and eventually, acceptance.
2. Find supportive people with whom to share your grief. Stay away from people
who say, “It was just a cat.” or “Just get another dog.” Seek out support groups.
3. Take care of yourself during your time of grief physically, emotionally, mentally
and spiritually. This could include canceling engagements or calling off work.
4. Consider some way to memorialize your animal companion’s death and remind
you of your happy times together. This may include initiating a memorial service,
creating a photo album, planting a flower, or having a memorial portrait painted.
5. Remember there is no right or wrong way to grieve, or right or wrong time period.
If you feel your grief interferes significantly with your daily living, consider getting
professional help from a counselor.
Copyright 2009, Karen Litzinger, MA, LPC, used by permission of author. Karen Litzinger
is a pet loss counselor in Pittsburgh, PA and author of the award-winning CD, Heal Your
Heart: Coping with the Loss of a Pet. For more information and additional pet loss
resources: www.HealFromPetLoss.com, 412-242-7045.
Local and National Resources
• ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline: Support 24/7 by a psychologist, 217-337-9773.
• Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: Pet loss chat rooms five days a week
supervised by a psychologist, aplb.org.
• Animal Friends: Local monthly pet loss support group and monthly memorial service,
412-847-7031, thinkingoutsidethecage.org.
• Good Grief Center: Pet loss emotional support locally through volunteers and staff,
412-224-4700, goodgriefcenter.com.
• Heal from Pet Loss: Pet loss counseling by local PA Licensed Professional Counselor,
412-242-7045, HealFromPetLoss.com
counseling by PA Licensed Professional Counselor, Karen Litzinger. Karen has earned a
certificate in pet loss counseling through the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement.
Heal from Pet Loss also publishes the award-winning CD, Heal Your Heart: Coping with the
Loss of Pet. For more information and additional pet loss resources, contact:
www.HealFromPetLoss.com or 412-242-7045.
5 Tips to Help Cope With the Loss of Your Beloved Pet
1. Allow yourself to fully experience your grief and know it is natural and normal.
You may experience shock, denial, anger, depression, and eventually, acceptance.
2. Find supportive people with whom to share your grief. Stay away from people
who say, “It was just a cat.” or “Just get another dog.” Seek out support groups.
3. Take care of yourself during your time of grief physically, emotionally, mentally
and spiritually. This could include canceling engagements or calling off work.
4. Consider some way to memorialize your animal companion’s death and remind
you of your happy times together. This may include initiating a memorial service,
creating a photo album, planting a flower, or having a memorial portrait painted.
5. Remember there is no right or wrong way to grieve, or right or wrong time period.
If you feel your grief interferes significantly with your daily living, consider getting
professional help from a counselor.
Copyright 2009, Karen Litzinger, MA, LPC, used by permission of author. Karen Litzinger
is a pet loss counselor in Pittsburgh, PA and author of the award-winning CD, Heal Your
Heart: Coping with the Loss of a Pet. For more information and additional pet loss
resources: www.HealFromPetLoss.com, 412-242-7045.
Local and National Resources
• ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline: Support 24/7 by a psychologist, 217-337-9773.
• Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: Pet loss chat rooms five days a week
supervised by a psychologist, aplb.org.
• Animal Friends: Local monthly pet loss support group and monthly memorial service,
412-847-7031, thinkingoutsidethecage.org.
• Good Grief Center: Pet loss emotional support locally through volunteers and staff,
412-224-4700, goodgriefcenter.com.
• Heal from Pet Loss: Pet loss counseling by local PA Licensed Professional Counselor,
412-242-7045, HealFromPetLoss.com
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