“Your body is manufacturing toxins at an exponential rate with the stress of loss. Tears are the most healthy and natural way to get the toxins out of your body. You will think better and you will feel better.”
Grief Counseling
Angel’s Paws offers an array of aftercare including a variety of support groups including traditional support groups, a bible study, a mid-month social gathering and a book club. But, there are times when individual counseling or coaching might be more beneficial. Our counselors and coaches are uniquely qualified to assist pet parents through the grieving process.
Facing the loss or impending loss of a beloved pet is charged with feelings associated with grief….sadness, guilt, anxiety, numbness, and emptiness. The loss of a pet can be a disenfranchised grief. Being surrounded by people who don’t “get it” and enduring their uninformed comments like “just get another one,” can magnify the pain of the loss. The trained pet hospice counselors are able to help the human caregiver manage those feelings and move from pain to peace.
Grief Counseling: $100 per hour
One to one grief counseling provided by licensed counselors is available. The first session is typically 1.5 hours. Future sessions are typically scheduled for 1 hour.
Pet Loss Coaching / Telehealth: $100 per hour
While navigating the rough waters of pet loss, having a guide in the boat who has been there before can be comforting. Pet loss coaching sessions are delivered over the phone or video conference. Sessions are typically scheduled for 1 hour.
Support Groups
Free to attend!
You are not alone!
We invite you to join the growing number of people who recognize that pet loss is a significant life event…one deserving of the proper time and attention to reach a healthy resolution of closure and acceptance. Missing your pet often results in feelings of intense loneliness and isolation.
Support groups offer a remedy. Connecting with others who are experiencing the same feelings can have a profound impact on the healing process. Hearing the journey of others can allow you to put words around emotions that you had been struggling to adequately describe. Identifying and naming those emotions is a key ingredient to gaining control over them and then moving from pain to peace.
Support groups are an opportunity to help and be helped. Your story may unlock something for someone else that will help them heal…it’s part of the beauty of how your pet can continue to have an important impact in this life. Please come join us!
Traditional Adult Pet Loss Support Group:
Groups are offered as 6-week programs consisting of virtual sessions led by a facilitator.
Each week, you will learn about a topic for your pet loss journey, and come together in a small group for discussion.
Educational topics are available to view on demand, whether you'd like to take the journey on your own or with your designated support group!
Meetings will be held every Tuesday evening, virtually via Zoom, and will include one in person social gathering.
RSVP to SupportGroup@AngelsPaws.com or call 513-489-7297 ext.7 to join our next session, and receive schedule information and Zoom link
We have some additional resources that our support group attendees highly recommend! Follow this link to learn more: Support Group Books + Resources
“I was able to find the deep understanding I needed during this difficult time of need in others who respected the love we shared for our miniature dachshund daughter. I am certain she has jumped happily into the arms of my brilliant and loving wife. The staff at Angel’s Paws are compassionate, take their time with you and understand the loving relationships you have with your furry family members. ”