The Hawaii Pet Grief Center - Pet Loss Services

The Hawaii Pet Grief Center - Renee E. Rokero, LCSW

Pet Loss Services & Resources

Individual & Family Counseling

~Understand grief reactions and the emotional bond between animal and human.

~Learn to cope with grief and trauma associated with pet loss.

~In-Home, Office or Telephone Support Services

Pet Hospice Services

~Information and Education

~Resource Sharing

~Euthanasia and Aftercare Consultation

Join the "Kea Klub"

Finding a personal way to say goodbye and honor our pets is important to our emotional health and well-being as we continue our lives without them. The "Kea Klub"is a pet memorial workshop and support group that integrates basic concepts of art therapy and supportive counseling to honor and acknowledge the important role our pets play in our lives.

At the end of each workshop, participants will have created individualized pet memorials in the form of hand-made stuffed animals with optional zippered pockets for pets' ashes. Through imagination, fantasy and the release of creative energy, you will experience a new sense of well-being, dignity and empowerment to better equip yourself to deal with life challenges.

Most services are office based. However, I do offer in-home services and telephone support/counseling for Oahu pet owners. Telephone counseling available for Neighbor Island pet owners. Call for rates and fees.

Pet Links and Resources

The following links provide information on topics related to pets.

Pet Associations:

Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians

Delta Society

Society & Animals Forum

The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)

Literature:

Books- The Loss Of A Pet by Dr. Wallace Sife and other recommended books.

All Pets Go To Heaven- Written by Dr. Wallace Sife in the early 1970s for the California Dog's Club newsletter. It has since appeared as many forms, ascribed to an anonymous author.

Rainbow Bridge Poem

Supports:

Join the Kea Klub!Pet memorial workshop and support group facilitated by Renee E. Rokero (1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, call 282-9045 for more information).

Chat Room for Pet Loss by the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement.

Support Group sponsored by the Hawaiian Humane Society (1st Tuesday of each month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the HHS conference room, call 356-2217 to reserve a seat).

Aftercare:

Oahu Pet Crematory

Pet Ash Scattering in Hawaii by Tradewinds Charters; Capt. Ken Middleton and his staff will assist you with a selection of charter vessels and memorial services at sea.

Other:

Nalo's Healing Arts For Animals is the place to go for massage, hydrotherapy, healing touch and reiki for animals. Contact Wendi Crandall-Amidon, Certified Animal Massage Therapist, at 230-8972.

Estate planning for your pet.

Pacific Paws Doggie Resort and Spa for healthy dogs' grooming, puppy training, daycare and cage-free boarding needs at Koko Marina Shopping Center in Hawaii Kai.

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