Pet Loss Support
If ever there was a place that appreciates how important your pet was to your family, its here. See what options there are to connect with other owners or process your grief.
Grief Support
Bring a photo of your pet to share with a group of like-minded people. Group support lasts one hour and is a free community service.
Memorial Art Workshop
Research shows that art and healing come from the same source. Workshops are free and are focused on projects that memorialize your pet.
Service of Remembrance
Honor the undeniable bond between humans and companion animals as we light candles in memory of those who are no longer here.
More Perspectives
Navigate the grief of losing a pet with the personal experiences and perspectives of our Pet Loss Support Program team and participants.
Helpful Resources
Please visit these other pet loss support options if you are looking for more information or additional resources.
Memorialize a Pet
Find more ways to memorialize your pet or the pet of a loved one while giving back to DoveLewis.
Meet Our Veterinary Well-Being Director
Debrah Lee is the Veterinary Well-Being Director at DoveLewis. She is honored to facilitate DoveLewis’ Pet Loss Support Groups and provide short term grief support to clients following the death of a companion animal.
Our History: The Longest-standing Program in The Country
What sets us apart?
One of the first programs of its kind in the United States and the only one serving the Pacific Northwest, we've helped thousands of grieving pet owners in our 33 year history.
Meet the Program's Founder
Enid Traisman retired in December 2019. Her footprint and vision for pet loss and staff compassion fatigue will continue to help people for years to come.
Related Services for Your Pet and Family
Provide Support for Fellow Animal Lovers
We are grateful for the contributions from generous donors who make it possible for the Pet Loss Support Program to offer its services to our community of loving families. If it serves you, we welcome you to donate in honor of your beloved companion and to continue to make this space available in the future.
