PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

The SPCA for Monterey County and the Central Coast Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice have partnered to offer a Pet Loss Support Group.  The Pet Loss Support Group gives mourners a healthy outlet for the legitimate sadness that comes with losing a cherished pet.  

Led by Joseph Lumello, a professional counselor from the Central Coast VNA & Hospice, the Pet Loss Support Group will meet on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of every month from 12:00-1:00 pm at The SPCA’s Education Center.  The group is open to anyone at no charge.  Drop-ins are welcome.  

“When your companion animal dies, it's natural to feel grief and sadness, even depression," Lumello said. “This support group is designed to offer comfort to anyone grieving the death, loss, or terminal illness of a beloved companion animal.”

The Pet Loss Support Group is appropriate for anyone who is mourning an old loss, anticipating the death of a pet, preparing for humane euthanasia, or who has recently lost a beloved animal. If you are feeling lost without your pet, confused about what to tell your child about the loss of a pet, feeling that people around you aren’t compassionate about your loss, wondering if it is too soon to get another pet, or considering euthanasia, then we encourage you to attend the Pet Loss Support Group.

The SPCA is located at 1002 Hwy 68, across from Laguna Seca Raceway.  For more information, please contact Joe Lumello at 758-8243 or email us.  The Pet Loss Support Group starts on Tuesday, September 9th.

What:         The Pet Loss Support Group

Where:       The SPCA for Monterey County’s Education Center

                  1002 Highway 68, across from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

When:        The 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of every month from 12:00-1:00 pm

Who:          Open to anyone.  Drop-ins are welcome.

Cost:          No Charge.  The Pet Loss Support Group is brought to you by your nonprofit, independent SPCA for Monterey County and the nonprofit Central Coast VNA & Hospice.