Coping with the loss of a companion animal

The death of an animal companion can be a devastating loss.  Anyone that considers their pet a friend, companion or family member knows the intense pain that accompanies the loss of that friend.  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.

Pet Bereavement Support Group

Sponsored by 

Beginning March 7, 2013

1st and 3rd Thursday of every month-   7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location:  Grace Lutheran Church, Educational Building, Room 221

1245 Sixth Avenue West (Corner of Hwy 64 & Blythe St) – Hendersonville, NC  28739

There is no cost to attend but registration is requested. 

For more information please contact, Clarke Poole at:

(828) 458-9391     ~      ClarkePoole@yahoo.com

 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