A lost pet can bring great anxiety.  During the frantic moments one needs to be decisive and quick to try to find the lost pet.  As time progresses, long term solutions to be employed to try to find him or her.   Unfortunately, despite all efforts, sometimes a pet is never found.  There is a battle between hope and despair and when to let go or not let go.  There is also a host of emotions ranging from anger and blaming to guilt and grief. This type of grief is an unresolved grief because noone ever discovers the ultimate fate of one’s animal.

Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Grief Support Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Pet Loss Grief Support

Please review the video below