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Grief Resources

Coping with the loss of your pet is not easy. We are not only here to care for the loss of your loved one, but also your entire family. Heaven’s Pets at Lake Lawn Metairie offers complimentary grief support to all of those who have lost at pet. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:15pm at Heaven’s Pets under the direction of our certified grief counselor Althea Sabludowsky.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by calling 504-482-PETS (7387) or emailing to info@heavenspets.com.

Complimentary Grief Support

Heaven’s Pets at Lake Lawn Metairie
2nd Tuesday of every month, 7 – 8:15 p.m.
RSVP 504-482-PETS (7387) or info@heavenspets.com

Other Resources

Seasons Grief
654 Brockenbraugh Ct., Metairie, LA
504-834-5957seasonsgriefcenter.org
(By donation)

Catholic Charities Counseling Services
504-861-6245
(Sliding Scale fees)

Trinity Episcopal Counseling Center
1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, La.
504-522-0276 • trinitynola.com
(Sliding Scale fees)

Jewish Family Service
(504) 831-8475
jfs@jfsneworleans.org
(Sliding Scale fees)

Hotlines

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
225-578-9452
Kayla Baudoin, MSW

https://www.lsu.edu/vetmed/veterinary_hospital/services/counseling_services.php.

Online Resources

The following books are recommended:

  • Browne, Sylvia & Dufresne, Chris. Animals on the Other Side
  • Browne, Sylvia & Dufresne, Chris (2007). Spirit of Animals
  • Montgomery, Mary & Herb. A Final Act of Caring, Ending the Life of an Animal Friend
  • Montgomery, Mary. Love & Remembrance, The Gift of Animals and Healing from their Loss