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Have you suffered the loss of a beloved pet? Welcome to my page. I have seen many people who struggle to cope with the death of a beloved pet.

I am a Social Worker offering a 3-session virtual program to help
New Yorkers deal with the loss of their beloved pets. For over 30 years I have worked as a social worker, helping people deal with grief, depression and loss. So many people who were devastated and suffering from depression were either embarrassed to share these feelings “too much” for fear of “bothering their friends or families,”

or felt that they were “crazy” to grieve so much for an animal. There is no need to feel that way. That is why I have developed a 3-session online program, New York Pet Loss Support Services, to help people who are mourning the loss of their pet. From the feedback I’ve been getting from local veterinarians, colleagues, friends and clients, I can share with you that many people whose pets have passed away have told me that I am providing a much-needed service. If you’ve lost a pet, or know of someone who might benefit from this program, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

- Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R

26/02/2025

I often share stories of famous people who have lost their pets, making the point that we have all had, or will have, the same experience of dealing with the loss of our beloved pets. This story is a bit different–it’s the story of how one dog brought together an entire city, with a happy ending. But that ultimately speaks to the issue of pet loss. It is not only the loss of our pets that brings us together, but it their very existence, as exemplified in the story of Scrim, the New Orleans dog that touched everyone in that city.

Scrim the dog, known for his escape antics, has captured the hearts and minds of the New Orleans community. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson has the story.For more c...

25/01/2025

I often share stories of celebrities who have lost their beloved pets (Queen Camilla last December and Jon Stewart a year ago, for example). This is not because celebrities are special, but rather because when it comes to owning, and losing, a pet, they are no different than the rest of us, people coping with the loss and moving forward with the memories and meaning which our animal companions brought to our lives. This story is about a celebrity who is mourning the loss not of his pet, but of his character’s pet. Ricky Gervais worked with the German shepherd Vislor Antilly for three seasons on the show After Life. The dog, known as Anti in real life and Brandy in TV life, passed away at the age of 13, leading Gervais to say, “I’m so glad that I told her a hundred times a day that she was a very good girl.” The loving relationship which we have with our pets, or in many cases with animals that we know through friends, relatives, or yes, even television shows, is part of what connects us all, celebrities or not!

The German shepherd, born in Herefordshire, played Brandy in three seasons of the Netflix comedy.

13/12/2024

What matters is the joy our pets bring, “whether on walkies, helping on official duties, or curled up by the fire.” Even if we don’t have official duties, having our animal companions by our side enhances our lives, and losing them is painful. We are reminded that the queen and all pet owners share in common the grief, and the love.

Queen Camilla left ‘heartbroken’ after her beloved Jack Russell is put down - The terrier was adopted by Camilla from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, along with her other dog Bluebell

21/11/2024

The primary focus of this article is not about the process of grieving for a pet. Yet in describing how pet ownership has grown in popularity in South Korea, we see a glimpse of why the loss of a pet can ultimately be so overwhelming. As noted in this article, “No matter how old the dog is when it dies, it is still a child to its human family,” said Kim Wonseob, a pet mortician. We may not all agree with Kang Hyeon-ji, who said “I feel more attached to my dogs than to my husband,” but we all understand the passionate connection that we build with our animal companions.

They have become pampered family members in South Korea, which has the world’s lowest birthrate and where much of the population lives alone.

27/02/2024

All of us who have lost a pet know the pain that comes with that loss. And we know that at that time of great sadness, we are also reminded of the love, the memories, and the meaning that those pets brought to our lives. Jon Stewart lost his beloved Dipper this week, and he shared his thoughts and feelings in this emotional reflection. This reminds us that we all share this common humanity, our love for our pets and the special place they hold in our hearts.

Jon Stewart bids a tearful goodbye to Dipper, his best boy and Daily Show OG. to The Daily Show:https://www.youtube.c...

30/11/2023

A few weeks ago I had the honor of again speaking at the annual Bideawee Pet Memorial Day program at their cemetery in Wantagh. Every year I’m awed by the number of people who come together to remember, to cry, to laugh, and to share the stories of their beloved pets. Even a downpour didn’t stop anyone from coming and celebrating the lives of their dogs, cats, birds and many other animal friends. Thanks to Bideawee for including me in this meaningful program.

The Bideawee Pet Memorial Park in Wantagh was the site for a memorial service to honor pets that have died. The cemetery is home to about 45,000 pets, including some celebrities like former President Richard Nixon's dog, Checkers. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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