Please call Dr. Cordeiro at 720.432.4579 for
a free consultation or to make an appointment.

Resources

Here are some helpful pet loss and pet euthanasia resources. Support Groups | Websites | Books

SUPPORT GROUPS — all free of charge

Fort Collins

Argus Institute at CSU Veterinary Medical Center:www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu970.297.1242
Offering support to people who are facing challenges surrounding their pet's healthcare. Teaching compassionate communication to veterinary professionals. Conducting research in veterinarian-client-patient communication. Providing community outreach through the student-run Pet Hospice Program and the Human-Animal Bond Club.

Longmont

Aspen Meadow Pet Loss Support Group:www.aspenmeadowvet.com/petlosssupport.html303.678.8844
Aspen Meadow Pet Loss Support Group offers emotional, serious illness & euthanasia support, aid in decision making, provide grief support group therapy, and provide referral resources. There is no charge for the support groups. However, they do require a simple pre-screening visit (no charge) with their counselor, Joshua Nacht, prior to group attendence. Please call 303.678.8844 to schedule your pre-screening visit.

104 South Main Street, Longmont 80501; 2nd & 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 pm

Denver

The Pet Loss Support Group:www.humananimalbondtrust.org303.318.0447
The Pet Loss Support Group is a walk-in (no pre-screening or reservations required) group that is free of charge and meets every Thursday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the second floor board room of the Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society Office at 191 Yuma Street, NE entrance to Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation-Harrison Center for Animals (CVMF-HCA). Please bring a picture of your pet if possible.

WEBSITES

The Argus Institute:www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu
The Argus Institute is a specialized service within the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Founded in 1984, our unique program is one of the longest standing, most comprehensive programs of its kind. Our clinical counselors offer support to people who are facing difficult decisions regarding their pet's health.

PetLoss.com:www.petloss.com
Petloss.com is a gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet. Here you will find personal support, thoughtful advice, The Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony, Tribute Pages, healing poetry like Rainbow Bridge & much more.

PetLoss.net:www.pet-loss.net
A wealth of resources for most of your grieving questions and concerns as you work through accepting the loss of your pet. This site has a list of Counselors for many cities and states. Once on the website, click on "Links and Hotlines", and then click on "Colorado" to view a list of support groups and counselors in your area.

The Animal Love and Loss Network (ALLN):www.alln.org
The Animal Love & Loss Network (ALLN) joins together people from all walks of life, to offer support and guidance to those mourning the loss of a cherished family pet. Through the sharing of our own experiences, we help others move toward healing, as together we celebrate the lives of our beloved pets. We invite you to explore our site, join our weekly chat, and post on our message boards.

Rainbows Bridge:www.rainbowbridge.com
Rainbows Bridge is a virtual memorial home for your departed baby, whether furry, feathered or scaled, all are welcome.

Animal Hospice Compassionate Crossings:www.animalhospice.org
Animal Hospice Compassionate Crossings is not a place, but rather a philosophy that promotes healing through shared understanding. We provide support, compassion, and most of all a sense of connection. You are not alone in your time of grief, even if you live in a remote area.

BOOKS

A Final Act of Caring: by Herb and Mary Montgomery

A Final Act of Caring — Ending the Life of an Animal Friend: by M. Montgomery

Animals as Teachers and Healers: by S. McElroy

Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet: by M. Anderson

Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet: by Moira Allen

Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet: by Gary Kowalski

Goodbye My Friend: by Betty J. Carmack

Goodbye My Friend: by Herb and Mary Montgomery

It's Okay To Cry: by M.L. Quintana

Journey Through Pet Loss: by Deborah Antinori

My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal: by Enid Traisman

Pet Loss and Human Bereavement: by W. Kay

Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet: Your Personal Guide for Dealing with Pet Euthanasia: by Linda Mary Peterson

The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping With the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies: by W. Sife

To Dance With the White Dog: by T. Kay

What Now? Support for You and Your Companion Animal: by The Argus Institute at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

When Your Pet dies: A guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing: by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.

Books Especially for Children —

Cat Heaven: by C. Rylant

Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery): by E. White

Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet: by Moira Allen

Dog Heaven: by C. Rylant

Grieving Child — A Parent's Guide: by H. Fitzgerald

Pet Loss — Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children: by H. Neiburg

Remembering My Pet: by N. Liss-Levinson, M. Phinney Baskette

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney: by J. Viorst

When a Pet Dies: by F. Rogers

Home pet euthanasia services offered primarily in Adams County, Boulder County, Broomfield County, Denver County and Weld County in Colorado. Accommodations may be made for home euthanasia services in outlying areas in Colorado with sufficient advance notice. Sorry, we do not accept credit cards at this time. Cash or check only at time of service. Thank you.