It seems rather a poor choice of topic to start off the "pet health" section with some information on bereavement support but I was just reading the very interesting report by the AAHA's (American Animal Hospital Association) Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats and there is a useful section on euthanasia counseling. The list of support sources is definitely worth sharing.
"During the euthanasia decision-making process and after the decision is made, provide the client with resources about the process and impact of euthanasia on the family and other pets. Such resources include web sites, hotlines, books, brochures, and professional counselors for both adults and children. Web site examples include www.argusinstitute@colostate.edu, www.rainbowsbridge.com, www.aplb.org, and www.deltasociety.org. Examples of pet loss support hotlines include those at Washington State University (509-335-5704), the University of California-Davis (530-752-3602 or 800-565-1526), Tufts University (508-839-5302), the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (630-325-1600), Cornell University (607-253-3932), and the Delta Society (619-320-3298)." (page 9)
If you feel you need someone to talk to, these people are there to listen. And there's nothing better than a good listener.
