At MASH, we are all animal lovers and animal owners. We understand how difficult it is to lose or anticipate the loss of an animal you love deeply. Pets provide us with unconditional love and companionship and are often viewed as members of our family. When we lose our beloved pets, it can be especially difficult as they are so integrated into our daily routine (morning walks, medications, meal times, etc). At times, the loss of an animal can not be adequately validated by society, making the experience especially isolating.

Feeling supported after the loss of a loved one is imperative to moving through the grief process. At MASH, we greatly value the human-animal bond and have an on-staff veterinary social worker, a licensed mental health clinician, who is available to help you navigate these feelings. For some, speaking to others in the form of a support group provides a sense of validation. For this reason, MASH has created a pet loss support group, which occurs the last Wednesday and second Sunday of every month, open to all who wish to join. If you are interested in participating please contact Rebecca Baker, LCSW at rbaker@mash.vet.

English

• The Grieving Animal Lover’s Bill of Rights
• Coping With the Loss of a Pet
• The Rainbow Bridge
• Veterinary Social Work Services

Spanish

• Lidiando Con La Pérdida De Una Mascota
• El Puente Arcoiris
• Servicios del Trabajador Social Veterinario
• Encargándose De Los Restos De Una Mascota