When thinking about how to memorialize an animal companion, consider adapting rituals from your own culture or religion and think about meaningful routines you and your animal shared.

They help people adjust to life without their loved one and to emotionally relocate the loved one in their heart and memory. Memorials help to mark the importance of a loss. Information for scheduling a viewing and arranging cremation or burial.įor AMC clients who have experienced a loss and need assistance making arrangement for their pet, please download AMC’s Final Arrangements brochure. We hope these resources can be of help as you navigate this difficult time. Judith Harbour, in partnership with the Usdan Institute, has created guides to supporting children, spouses, and surviving animals after the loss of animal companion. Supporting the Whole Family Through the Loss of an Animal Companion If you feel that the sorrow is too much to bear, reach out to one of the hotlines below, some of which offer 24/7 support.

Find ways to stay connected with the memory of your departed companion. Be patient with yourself during this process there is no timeline you must follow. Make sure to eat wholesome food and to get enough rest.

Self-CareĪs you mourn, it’s important to take care of yourself. You can find information about other groups and resources at the bottom of this page. The AMC Pet Loss Support Program, which is free and open to the public, is a place to find that community. Not everyone in your life will understand what you are going through but getting support from people who do is one of the most important ways you can take care of yourself during this difficult time.

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