Eternal Flames - Support Center

The following are online support groups to help those who have lost loved ones themselves or who are trying to console others who have lost loved ones. They offer comfort, advice, a lending ear as well as chat rooms, message boards, self-related stories, poems and much more to help in the grieving stage. Click here for poems written by Emily Stuparyk, author of "When Only Love Remains."

General Support for Pet Loss

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement - a nonprofit international alliance of bereavers and counselors, dedicated to helping others
Pet Loss Grief & Support - Offers personal support, advice, and poetry.
Pet Loss Support Page - State-by-State Guide to Support Groups, Counselors & Pet Cemeteries
Animals in Our Hearts - nurturing people who love, serve and grieve animals
Gone to Dog Star - Place a star for your dog.. free
Harmony's World of Pets - a pet loss resource with stories, discussion boards, chat rooms, and more
In Memory Of Pets - offering guidance and support to ALL and a special place where you can express your feelings from your heart.

Memorializing Information

Always N Forever Pet Memorial Art - create a unique and personalized tribute to your loving pet.
Bereavement Care Baskets - provide valuable information, helpful tools, and comfort items for those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Fine Art Pet Portraits - memorable portrait of your cherished pet which will last a lifetime.
Forever Pets Memorials - providing pet owners the opportunity to memorialize their fallen friend in a respectful, high quality manner.
Furry Angel Pet Memorial Candles - commemorate the anniversary of a pet's passing with The Furry Angel Candle.
Grateful Dog Design - one of a kind memorials.
Legendary Pets - Photo Pet Memorials.. a tribute to your pet, as unique as your pet.
Pet Portraits on River Rock by Connie Bowen - custom rock paintings of your beloved companion on a real river rock.
Cemeteries Directory - Cemeteries-related news, books, and Web resources.
Paws 2 Heaven - State-by-state pet loss resources as well as pet remembrance items.

Organizations

American Veterinary Medical Association - care for animals.
Delta Society - The Human-Animal Health Connection.
The Humane Society of the United States - promoting the protection of all animals.
The Perseus Foundation - educating the general public in cancer research, diseases, cures, and more.

Other Links

Home Vet - natural pet care. (Connecticut based)
Special Needs Pets - resources, information and support.
American Association of Housecall Veterinarians - find a veterinarian that will come to you. (Not available in all areas.)