....saying goodbye is never easy....
We're here to help...
Many people suffer alone when they lose a pet or are faced with making the difficult decision of euthanasia. They feel alienated because others don't understand how they feel.
The Pet Loss Support Group of Ottawa-Carleton is dedicated to providing comfort and support to people coping with or anticipating the death of a companion animal. We are here to inform the public of the strength and importance of the bond between people and their pets, and of the need for support when that bond is broken by the death of a beloved pet.
What happens at a PLSG Meeting?
Our meetings are informal and give you a chance to get together with people who are dealing with the same things as you. They are facilitated by a member of the PLSG who is there to help and answer any questions. The meetings usually last about one and a half hours. For more information on meetings and dates please click here.
What else does the PLSG provide?
We provide information on subjects related to pet loss through informative lectures and provide access to an extensive list of resource materials. Lists of suggested readings can be obtained through your veterinarian or at our meetings. Please also visit our links page here to see information available online.
We also have a list of referrals from several professionals in our community if you need more personal and in depth help in coping with your feelings of loss. Each of these people have expressed a special interest in providing compassionate support and counseling for people coping with grief over the loss of a pet.
Who facilitates our group meetings?
Our group facilitators come from varied backgrounds related to pet and human health; veterinarians and veterinary staff, people with social work and psychology backgrounds, as well as fellow pet owners who have dealt with the loss of their pets. We are all here for the same reason and all on a volunteer basis.
Contact Us:
For more information on meetings or dates please use the email link at the bottom of this page. As of March 2008, you can also now join us on
at: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13125052663&ref=mf
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