Community Resources

Pet

Loss

Below are links to articles and stories written by grief professionals that address questions you may have when processing the loss of a pet.

In addition to professional articles, you will also find personal stories from people who have experienced the loss of their beloved pet.  

Grief Support Articles

Meister
Surviving the Hollow Days
When an Animal Loved One Dies

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Grief Stories

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Fannie and Frieda
Love of My Life
My Love for Lizzie
The Day I Lost a Good Friend
Winter

Ask the Experts

Connecting with Mr. T. C.
Dog's Recent Death
Euthanasia Guilt and Your Pet
Getting Another Pet
Guilt is All-Consuming
When Will Grief End?
When to Replace a Pet?

Do you have a story about the loss of your pet that you would like to share? Send us your story by clicking HERE.

Pet

Support

Income-Based Pet Support Programs help families who are experiencing financial distress provide food and care for their pets. Follow the links below to learn more about the programs.

Pet Food Shelf

Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP)

Preventatives

Fleas

Ticks

Heartworm

October 2018 FDA Update

on Flea & Tick Products

found here.

Ears (coming soon!)

Eyes (coming soon!)

Dental (coming soon!)

Reproductive Surgery

Minnesota Commerce Department: Pet Insurance

Nutritional Counseling (coming soon!)

Emergency Care for your

Pet

Local Events

Get the "sniff" on Dog-Friendly Life in Minnesota by visiting Sidewalk Dog

Fast and the Furry 5k Walk/Run or 8K Run is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2018. To learn more, click HERE.

Walk for the Animals 2018 is on Saturday, May 2, 2020.  No registration fee, but donations are accepted. Learn more HERE.

R.E.A.D. Dogs Minnesota: "Improving literacy one tail at a time."Click HERE to learn more.

Saintly City Cat Club was established in 1974 to unite cat-lovers. The club is active, and always accepting new membership. Learn more HERE.

Pets in the News

Volunteer Opportunities in Minneapolis/St. Paul