Category Archives: Grief

Do pets grieve the loss of their animal friends?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Lisa Havelin, MA, MFA, LAMFT

It’s an important question when one is considering how the death of a beloved pet will impact their family and how best to support them—including not only our human, but our animal family members. I recently spoke with a client … Continue reading →

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Making Arrangements… A Personal Choice

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Lisa Havelin, MA, MFA, LAMFT

I recently spoke with a client who was interested in the details of what would happen to her pets’ body after a euthanasia appointment.  We talked at length about those specifics, and after some conversation I realized that she may … Continue reading →

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A Good Cry

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Lisa Havelin, MA, MFA, LAMFT

Built to cry… The grief that accompanies the loss of a beloved companion animal is profound and the pain of that loss can be felt emotionally, spiritually, and physically.  Grief is a grueling physical experience and shedding tears is one … Continue reading →

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Children and Pet Loss

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Lisa Havelin, MA, MFA, LAMFT

The loss of a pet is often a child’s first experience with death and because it is painful, parents often wish to protect them from it.  Not talking about it, however, can make the grief process even more difficult.  Parents … Continue reading →

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Bandit’s Grief

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

Every once in a while, something really unusual happens and I feel like I’ve witnessed something extraordinary. One of my patients this week was a lovely black lab mix named Indy who had reached the end of her journey with … Continue reading →

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