Pet Resources
The veterinary resources featured on this page provide useful information to pet owners on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care.
Veterinary & Pet Care Education
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- CatFriendly.com
- Pet Owner Resources (American Animal Hospital Association)
- PetPlace.com
- VeterinaryPartner.com
- Chewing and Chew Toy Guidelines (American Animal Hospital Association)
Pet Products
Pet Poison Control
Humane Societies
Pet Grief Support
We know that losing a pet is difficult. If you feel that you need additional support or grief counseling, please look into the resources below.
- SAGE Pet Caregiver Support Group - A free support group offering a safe place for individuals and families to express their feelings and talk about their experiences related to the care of a pet who is receiving ongoing treatment for any illness, or for those who have experienced the loss of a pet.
- Register for the support group before attending by emailing: Socialwork@SageCenters.com
- Meets Virtually – Second Wednesday of each month 7-8:30 pm
- Meets in Person at Sage Campbell- Fourth Saturday of each month 10-11:30 am
- Register for the support group before attending by emailing: Socialwork@SageCenters.com
- Peninsula Humane Society Pet Loss Support Group - A free support group led by a professional counsellor that is “designed to help anyone grieving the death, loss, or terminal illness of a beloved companion animal”.
- Meets Virtually -Second Thursday of every month 7pm-8pm
- No need to register or RSVP ahead of the meeting
- For more information Contact: Brian Probst at 650-340-7022, ext. 328 or email BProbst@PHS-SPCA.org
Helpful Books for Adults
- The Loss of a Pet by Dr. Wallace Sife
- Grieving the Death of a Pet by Betty J. Carmack
- Coping with Sorrow: On the Loss of your Pet by Moira K. Anderson M ed.
Helpful Books for Children
- Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
- Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
- When a Pet Dies by Fred Rodgers
- The Heaven of Animals by Nancy Tillman
Online Support
