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Pet Loss Support
Coping with the loss of a companion animal
The death of an animal companion can be a devastating loss. Adults, children and other pets in the family may each have their own unique difficulties in coping.
Below are some resources to help you cope with the loss of your beloved family member.
Paws on the Heart
Sponsored by Animal Compassion Network (ACN)
The 2nd Sunday of each month - 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday, December 11 ~ January 8 ~ February 12
Location: American Red Cross
100 Edgewood Road – Asheville, NC 28804
(Corner of Merrimon & Edgewood – behind the Atlanta Bread Company)
There is no cost to attend, but donations to help ACN’s rescued dogs and cats are appreciated. Reservations are encouraged but not required.
For more information please contact, Cappy Tosetti, volunteer program coordinator:
(828) 707-7203 ~ Tosetti.cappy@gmail.com
Or
PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Meets monthly – first Wed 6:00 p.m.
Unitarian Church – Jefferson House 21 Edwin Place, Asheville.
Individual counseling also available.
For more information:
Christy Gunther, MA LPC at (828) 258-3229
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals that had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
