Downloadable Resources
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Caring for Yourself While Grieving
We include this within our care package to all our clients. From what grief may look like and how we may support you and how you may support yourself.
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Pet Memorial Writing Tips
From pet loss quotes, epitaphs, and other ideas, writing your pet’s unique love story is personal for everyone.
By Dr. Erica Dickie
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Home Burial Guidelines
Our Home Burial Guidelines include environmental and property considerations, wildlife protection, local regulations, handling of your pet, and memorialization.
By Dr. Erica Dickie & Laura Fast, Black Creek Mobile Vet Team
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Pain Scale for DOGS
How do I know if my dog is in pain?
The BEAP Pain Scale looks at specific behaviours and physical changes that happen with pet dog pain and categorize them into a ranking from 0-10.
By Dr. Shea Cox
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Pain Scale for CATS
How do I know if my cat is in pain?
The BEAP Pain Scale looks at specific behaviours and physical changes that happen with pet cat pain and categorize them into a ranking from 0-10.
By Dr. Shea Cox
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Quality of Life Scale
A Pet Quality of Life Scale exploring 14 different categories to help in end of life decision-making.
By Dr. Faith Banks
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Helping Children Cope with the Serious Illness or Death of a Companion Animal
This guide reviews common questions parents have including: informing kids, developmental stages & grief, how to help your child, understanding euthanasia, explaining death & what happens next.
By Ohio State University
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Colouring Book for Children
Downloadable and printer-friendly 6 page colouring book for kids grieving the loss of a pet.
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Children Developmental Stages & Grief
This chart walks you through supporting pet loss grief in children ages 0-18 years based on developmental stages with respect to their understanding of death, how grief typically manifests ,and how adults can help.
By Dr. Erica Dickie
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Understanding Grief
A tri-fold pamphlet reviewing difference stages and feelings in pet loss grief. Details for the Pet Compassion Careline are within this pamphlet if you are looking for someone to talk to for free.
By Gateway Pet Memorial
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Pre-Planning & Aftercare
This guide explores how to know when it’s time to say goodbye, evaluating your pet’s quality of life, what to expect with euthanasia, and cremation options.
By Gateway Pet Memorial
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QOL Calendar & Daily Diary
A downloadable & printable calendar and simple quality of life (QOL) scale that you can use to track changes over time in end of life decision-making.
By Gateway Pet Memorial
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Legacy of Love Poem
A poem about the feelings of knowing the end is near for your beloved pet and the legacy of love that remains
By Susan Diane
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Bubble Release Poem
This poem can be read while blowing and releasing bubbles after the loss of a pet. The poem honours the bond, the life, and the love shared with your companion animal.
By Laura Fast, Black Creek Mobile Vet Team
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Just an Animal Poem
A beautiful poem - for anyone who has ever loved an animal or anyone who has been told ‘it’s just an animal’
Author Unknown
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Knowing When It's Time To Say Goodbye
Answering the question how do I know when it’s time to say goodbye to my pet by exploring 3 main aspects: suffering and pain, quality of life, and meeting your pet’s need for care.
By Dr. Rebecca McComas
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Understanding Euthanasia
A tri-fold brochure guide for making preparations for your pet’s end of life.
BY The Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA)
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Coping with the Loss SUPPORT GUIDE
A detailed guide on coping with the loss of a pet which includes: grieving, feelings of guilt, seeking support, healing, celebrating, memorializing, honouring, and helping children & other pets grieve.
By OVC Pet Trust
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Feline Grimace Scale
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A Dangerous Villain: GUILT
Most of us feel guilt after the loss of a pet. This article explores why and some guilt clearing strategies.
by Dana Durrance
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What Normal Grief Looks & Feels Like
This article explores some of the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual changes that you may experience during grief.
by Laurel Lagoni
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Why Grief Feels Different When Your Pet Dies Suddenly
The sudden death of a pet can leave you feeling very raw. This article explores 9 characteristics of grief due to sudden loss.
By Laurel Lagoni
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5 Comforting Conversations to Help you Cope with Pet Loss
Exploring 5 different ways to talk to others about your grief after losing a pet that feel comfortable and safe.
By Laurel Lagoni
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50 Ways to Build the Bond with Your Pet
Looking for ideas to add to your Bucket List of bonding activities with your pet? Here are 50 ideas.
By Laurel Lagoni
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Helping a Pet Grieve for a ‘Buddy’
Pets grieve the loss of their household mates as well. This article explores ways to support their grief after the death or loss of another pet.
By Laurel Lagoni
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Pet Loss & Grief Resources
A hyperlinked handout of pet loss grief resources including networks, individual professionals, and trusted websites.
By Dr. Erica Dickie and Laura Fast, Black Creek Mobile Vet Team
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Pet Loss BOOK LIST
Our Pet Loss Support Lending Library book list for supporting for adults & children through pet loss bereavement.
A complimentary service we provide our pet families.
By Black Creek Mobile Vet Team
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Tips for a Comfortable Home Experience
With your pet and family in mind, see our tips and considerations to help your house call go smoothly
by Dr. Erica Dickie
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This is Grief
A gentle visual guide for individuals & families. Not specific to pet loss, but applicable to grief in general.
BY Palliative Care Tasmania
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Circle of Support Worksheet
Review listed ideas per category of support through a grieving journey.
By Palliative Care Tasmania
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Navigating Through Grief and Loss - A Resource for Young People
A visual guide with grief education, self-care, and journal prompts. Additional resources at the end are also provided.
By Palliative Care Tasmania
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What is Grief - Supporting Children
A book to support children through grief and loss and help them build resilience. Not specific to pet loss, but applicable to grief in general.
By Jess Sanders