Grief Support

Grief is normal and natural. There are no steps, stages or ways to go through grief. It is an individual process. Pet’s grieve too. We have gathered some resources here to help our pet parents grow around grief.

In case of an urgent mental health state here are some free resources:

  • Jolene with Off the Beaten Path is a Certified Grief Educator.
  • Judith Blythe works out of the VCA Canada Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre. She specifically works with pet loss and bereavement. Call VCA Western at 403.770.1340 to book an appointment.
 Trusted Grief Professionals

Grief Programs

Airdrie and District Hospice Society runs a Grief support program at no charge. Call or email for more information. 403.880.0420 or contact@airdriehospice.ca.

  • Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. A place with lots of great articles, chat rooms and post an online memorial. The website is run by professionally trained volunteers in pet bereavement counseling.

Grief Programs

Airdrie and District Hospice Society runs a Grief support program at no charge. Call or email for more information. 403.880.0420 or contact@airdriehospice.ca.

  • Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. A place with lots of great articles, chat rooms and post an online memorial. The website is run by professionally trained volunteers in pet bereavement counseling.