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Grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal is normal, yet difficult at best. Everyone grieves in their own way. We may each pass through the various steps of grief in different ways and at different times. The following pages offer articles, ideas and resources to assist you in your time of loss.
 PLANNING
FOR THE DEATH OF YOUR PET
  Why
It Is Wise to Plan Ahead 
 Sorting
Out Your Own Values and Beliefs
PREPARING
FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR PET
Anticipatory Thoughts
Preparing
for What Lies Ahead
Coming
to a Decision
Exploring
Questions About Euthanasia
ARRANGING
FOR AFTER-DEATH PET CARE
Investigating
Your Options
Disposal
Communal
Cremation
Separate
Cremation
Communal
Burial
Home
Burial
Cemetery
Burial
Providing
for Pet Care in Case of Your Own Unexpected Absence or
Death
MEMORIALIZING
YOUR PET
Honor
Your Pet's Memory in Whatever Way You Find Meaningful
List
of Ideas for Memorizing Your Pet
 FINDING
THE PET HELP YOU NEED
 Allow
for Individual Differences in Grieving
Look
First to Those Around You
Explore
Resources in Your Community
You may find
solace in reading poems
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