In antiquity it was "Physician, heal thyself". More recently we heard "Patient, heal thyself". Is it not appropriate to hope "Pet, heal thyself"? The loss of a beloved pet either through illness, accident or just advanced age, can be devastating for you and your family.

PETisphere hopes that these sites offer you solace, comfort, and peace of mind in the aftermath of your loss:

• "Coping with pet loss"-good article from WebMD (July, 06): Article
• The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) is a non profit organization with a comprehensive list of topics and information on their web site, dealing with the many facets of pet loss from finding a therapist to advice about euthanasia: Article
• Do pets go to heaven? Author and psychologist Wallace Sife answers that question in his article "All Pets Go to Heaven" (The Loss of a Pet): Article
• A spiritual presentation of pet loss and grieving can be found at: Article
• For state-by-state information about therapists, support groups, memorials, pet cemetaries, and more, the Pet Loss Support Page is quite comprehensive and informative: Article
• Welcome to Dog Heaven is a site devoted to helping those grieving the loss of a loved pet.Welcome to Dog Heaven