Information that might help.
Animal Hospice Information
This is a great article about pet hospice and its benefits from PetMD.
Quality of Life Scale
Quality of life scales can help you assess how your pet is doing in a fair and impartial manner. In the JOURNEYS quality of life scale , there is not one magic number that says “It’s time” but rather this tool lets you track changes in your pet’s condition. It also considers you and and your family’s role in this decision — an important part of the equation.
Online Resources
Veterinary Wisdom provides a collection of resources for pet loss, including articles, eBooks, keepsakes and a Facebook page.
The Argus Institute at Colorado State University Grief Resources provides a good collection of articles for pet loss support, as well as those making end-of-life decisions for their pets.
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement lists online support groups as well other resources for pet loss.
The Rainbows Bridge website offers both a pet loss forum and chat room, as well as other grief resources.
Pet Loss Support Hotlines
Tufts University Pet Loss Hotline
(508) 839-7966
Available M-F 5pm-8pm & 24-hr voicemail services
Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline
(607) 218-7457
As of 12/17/2021, The Pet Loss Support Hotline is available via Google Voice to facilitate support Monday through Friday from 6 - 9 p.m. EST, Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 9 p.m. EST. Google Voice will prompt you to enter your name before connecting, however to remain anonymous you can say “anonymous” or just enter your first name.
Local Grief Counselors (licensed in Maine)
Kate Roberge, LCSW
New Approaches
www.newaproachesme.com
kate@newapproachesme.com
(207) 553-2260Kathy Sherry, MS, LCPCc
Certified Pet Loss Counselor, Pet Loss Pathways, LLC
www.PetLossPathways.com
kathy@PetLossPathways.com
(207) 899-6948Local Pet Emergency Clinics
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care
739 Warren Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 878-3121Maine Veterinary Medical Center
1500 Technology Way
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-1290