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With grace and dignity Navigating the difficult decision to say farewell to a cherished family member is undoubtedly a challenging experience. Saying Goodbye During this emotional time, our compassionate staff offers support and understanding as you guide your loved one over the rainbow bridge. Recognizing that this is a deeply personal and sensitive moment, we strive to facilitate a simple and peaceful process for both you and your beloved pet. Our commitment to compassionate care extends to offering cremation services, providing you with the choice between private or communal options. These services are conducted in collaboration with Sleepy Hollow Pet Memorial Park and Cremation Services, ensuring a respectful and dignified farewell for your cherished companion. Please know that you are not alone during this time of need, and our staff is dedicated to providing the support you require as you bid farewell to your beloved pet. A person with long blonde hair, perhaps a veterinarian, sits on a grassy hill, facing away from the camera, with an arm around a white dog. They both gaze towards a serene, expansive landscape under a soft, golden sunset. The scene exudes calmness and companionship. A person sits on the floor by a window, their silhouette visible through sheer purple curtains. They appear to be reaching out to a cat, as if playing or comforting it. The scene is softly lit, creating a calm and intimate atmosphere reminiscent of a tender moment between a pet and its veterinarian.

Informational Websites

UC Davis Veterinary Medicine logo featuring a yellow caduceus in a blue triangle on the left and the words “UC DAVIS Veterinary Medicine” in yellow and blue on the right.

UC Davis – Pet Loss Support Resources

Logo of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, featuring the university seal on the left and the college name in black and red text on the right.

Cornell University – Pet Loss Resources & Support

Cleveland Clinic logo with a green and blue cross-shaped design on the left and the text "Cleveland Clinic" in gray on the right.

Cleveland Clinic – Grieving the Loss of a Pet

Logo for the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB), featuring silhouettes of a dog, horse, and cat above two green leaves, with the organization's name to the right.

Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement – Recommended Reading

National Hotlines

Tufts University logo with the word "Tufts" in large blue letters above the word "UNIVERSITY" in smaller blue capital letters.

Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline

Logo of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, featuring the university seal on the left and the college name in black and red text on the right.

Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline

Logo for the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB), featuring silhouettes of a dog, horse, and cat above two green leaves, with the organization's name to the right.

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement

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Lap of Love

Books

Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement – Recommended Reading
Includes an extensive book list with purchase links on Amazon.

Books for Adults

  • When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing — Alan Wolfelt
  • Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children — Herbert Neiburg & Arlene Fischer
  • Goodbye My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet — Mary & Herb Montgomery
  • The Loss of a Pet — Wallace Sife
  • Saying Goodbye to the Pet You Love — Lorri Greene
  • The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss — Russell Friedman
  • Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet — Moira Anderson Allen
  • Coping With the Loss of Your Pet — Christine Lemieux
  • My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal — Enid Samuel Traisman
  • Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love and Grief — Coleen Ellis

Books for Children

  • When a Pet Dies — Fred Rogers
  • The Tenth Good Thing About Barney — Judith Viorst
  • Dog Heaven — Cynthia Rylant
  • Cat Heaven — Cynthia Rylant
  • I’ll Always Love You — Hans Wilhelm
  • Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids — Alan Wolfelt
  • Saying Goodbye to Lulu — Corinne Demas
  • Goodbye Mousie — Robbie Harris
  • The Fall of Freddie the Leaf — Leo Buscaglia
  • Forever Friend: A Children’s Guide and Activity Book for Saying Goodbye to a Special Dog — Mary Gardner & Coleen Ellis
  • Forever Friend: A Children’s Guide and Activity Book for Saying Goodbye to a Special Cat — Mary Gardner & Coleen Ellis