Serving clients at Lakewood · Centennial · Northglenn · Telehealth available statewide in Colorado
Signs You May Benefit from Pet Loss Support
- Intense sadness, emptiness, or crying spells after your pet’s death
- Guilt about end-of-life decisions
- Difficulty functioning at work or home
- Others dismissing your grief as ‘just losing a pet’
- The loss triggering memories of other losses
- Anticipatory grief if your pet is terminally ill
Our Treatment Approach
We provide compassionate grief counseling that honors the significance of animal bonds. We address guilt, trauma around the circumstances of death, anticipatory grief for aging pets, and the particular isolation that comes with pet loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it ‘normal’ to be this sad about a pet?
Absolutely. The human-animal bond is deeply real, and grief after pet loss can be as intense as grief after losing a person.
Do you help with euthanasia decisions?
Yes. The anticipatory grief and guilt around end-of-life decisions for pets is one of the most common reasons people seek support.
Can children be seen for pet loss?
Yes. Children often process their first experience of death through pet loss, and therapy can support that process.
