Free Grief Support Group For Pet Owners

Announcement from Hope Hospice-

The death of a companion animal can be a devastating experience. Many pet owners say that the grief and pain they’ve felt is similar to what people may experience following the death of a human loved one. Yet grieving is a natural process and a vital part of healing.

To help you learn how to process painful, guilty, angry or other feelings and to adjust to your loss, Hope Hospice and the Valley Humane Society bring you the Pet Loss Support Group. This group creates a safe place for people to describe the events that led to their pet’s death, share photos and memories, ask questions about the grieving process and discuss ways to memorialize your beloved companion animal.

The Pet Loss Support Group is held on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Hope Hospice offices, 6377 Clark Avenue, Suite 100, in Dublin. There is no fee to attend, but donations are welcome so we can continue offering pet loss support to others. Please call (925) 829-8770 to participate in a brief phone interview before attending the session.

Hope Hospice grief support provider Michele Shimamura, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, facilitates the Pet Loss Support Group. She has provided grief support for individuals and groups for fourteen years.

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