Support Resources
Pet Hospice Partners Rack Card
Click the link above to see information about how Pet Hospice Partners can help you begin navigating your journey toward the Rainbow Bridge.
Waiting @ Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Support Group
Nancey Pilat-Renner Director
Call for more information 1-803-546-2923
When: 3rd Monday every month
Where: Senior Center at Lexington Leisure Center, 108 Park Road, Lexington, Sc 29072
Cost: Free of charge, no pre-registration required
If you cannot find us or can’t, get in when you arrive call: 1-803-413-2199
Sue Kline Pet Bereavement Program
The loss of a pet can be emotionally devastating. Pets become part of the fabric of our families, and they leave a huge hole when they are no longer with us. The depth of grief we feel over a pet's loss can also catch us off-guard. Even when we think we are prepared, the reality of no longer having your best friend around can stir up deep emotions that are hard to process.
The loss of a beloved pet can carry intense feelings of grief and sadness. However, not everyone can offer the understanding and support you need. Pawmetto Lifeline offers one-on-one pet loss counseling sessions where you will find an accepting environment to deal with your feelings amidst others with similar losses. We will discuss the normal grief process and tips for healthy coping.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a picture of their pet to the session.
This program is offered at no charge, although donations are welcome. All sessions will be held at Pawmetto Lifeline.
To book a Pet Loss Counseling Session, contact Heidi Tolles at heidi@pawmettolifeline.org or 803-465-9163.
A program offered by “Joy in the Mourning”® Center for Life Losses
If you have experienced the death or disappearance of a pet, or have had to put a pet to sleep, this support group is designed just for you. Our pets become members of our families and are often our best friends. They love us unconditionally, and when they die or disappear, sometimes we are surprised at the depth of sadness and emptiness we feel. This group offers a place where you and others who are grieving the loss of a pet will discover you are not alone in your grief and where you can begin to heal as you share with one another your experiences and memories of your special friend.
When: 1st Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where:
St. Stephens Lutheran Church
119 N. Church Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Cost: Free of charge. No pre-registration required.
*This group is fully funded by Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital and Lake Murray Animal Hospital as a Community Service.
Love & Peace Dove Release
113 Hilltop Drive, Columbia, Sc 29203
Call or Text 803-609-5648
Books for Children
- When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
- The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst
- Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
- Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
- Heaven is Amazing - The Dogs by Lisa Stewart
- Always Remember by Cece Meng
- I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm
- Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids by Alan Wolfeldt
- Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas
- Goodbye Mousie by Robbie Harris
- The Fall of Freddie the Leaf by Leo Buscaglia
- Forever Friend: A children's guide and activity book for saying goodbye to a special dog by Mary Gardner and Coleen Ellis
Books for Adults
- When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing by Alan Wolfelt
- Pet Loss: A thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children by Herbert Neiburg and Arlene Fischer
- Goodbye My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet(opens in new tab) by Mary and Herb Montgomery
- The Loss of a Pet by Wallace Sife
- Saying Goodbye to the Pet You Love by Lorri Greene
- The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss by Russell Friedman
- Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson Allen
- Coping With the Loss of Your Pet by Christine Lemieux
- My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal by Enid Samuel Traisman
- Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love and Grief by Coleen Ellis