Pet Loss and the Value of Grief Support

Have you or someone you know lost a pet only to discover a deep void in your day-to-day life? We talk with Joan Corbett from The Bridge Between Pet Loss Support Group about the community of pet loss, grief support and resources that are available to help people through this difficult time of healing. This episode was hosted and produced by Anne Morehouse, original music created and performed by Caileen Viehweg.  Additional Note: The Bond Between takes donations of food, pet supplies, toys, unexpired medication and open bags of pet food.  Tough dog toys, big dog crates, cat trees and scratchers really appreciated. For more information visit: https://www.thebondbetween.org/the-bridge-between or contact: [email protected] [0:00:00] Anne Morehouse introduces the Party of My Life podcast and welcomes Joan Corbett from the Bridge Between. [0:00:30] Joan shares how she got started with pet loss support groups after losing her pet bulldog, Ripple. [0:01:34] Joan’s start with the Bond Between organization through donating pet supplies and fostering dogs. [0:03:05] The Bridge Between, the new pet loss support group at the Bond Between, which started in July. [0:04:10] The format of the pet loss support group, held in person on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. [0:06:28] Advice for supporting those who have lost a pet. [0:11:02] Insights on the typical length of time people attend the support group. [0:13:02] Joan highlights the benefits of the support group, including the universality of the experience. [0:19:01] Joan mentions the need for volunteers to expand the support group to additional locations. [0:24:44] Final thoughts on the grieving process.