Pet Loss Illness and Support Group

If you’re grieving the death of a pet or are feeling anticipatory grief for one who’s ill, Helen Sanders Cat Paws invites you to a safe space to share your grief. Here, CatPAWS’ cofounder Deborah Felin-Magaldi describes her connection with grief over the loss of a pet whose life she shared:

“Does anyone remember the song ‘Mr. Bojangles’? A line from it hit me even when I was young when I first heard it and already knew the loss of a childhood cat. It has stayed with me ever since: ‘He spoke with tears of 15 years how his dog and him traveled about. His dog up and died, he up and died. After 20 years, he still grieves.'”

On the third Saturday of each month, you can share your grief over your loved pets in any way that feels right: tell stories, show photos, even laugh at funny memories. This support group is a safe place for you — everyone in the group has been there and may still be there.