{"id":9998,"date":"2024-12-19T19:28:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T19:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=9998"},"modified":"2026-06-16T16:52:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:52:49","slug":"pet-loss-with-the-bridge-between","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/pet-loss-with-the-bridge-between\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Loss with The Bridge Between"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2024-12-18T135832.850-2000x1125.webp\" alt=\"A woman holding her hand out with a dog's paw on top of it. \" class=\"wp-image-11386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2024-12-18T135832.850-2000x1125.webp 2000w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2024-12-18T135832.850-1500x844.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2024-12-18T135832.850-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2024-12-18T135832.850-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2024-12-18T135832.850-2048x1152.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166664243 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166664243 BCX8\">In December 2024, we had the opportunity to chat with Joan Corbett from <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebondbetween.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW166664243 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166664243 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166664243 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">The Bond Between<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166664243 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166664243 BCX8\"> about their pet loss support group, <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebondbetween.org\/the-bridge-between\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW166664243 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166664243 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166664243 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">The Bridge Between<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166664243 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166664243 BCX8\">. You can read on for a summary, which touched on the grieving process, adjusting holiday traditions, and deciding whether to foster or adopt after losing a beloved pet.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Note: as of June 2026, The Bridge Between pet loss support group has been discontinued. <\/strong>Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota holds a pet loss support group that you can learn more about here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/pet-loss-support\/\">https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/pet-loss-support\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160135064 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160135064 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">About The Bond Between<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW160135064 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Formerly known as Secondhand Hounds, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebondbetween.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Bond Between<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is located in Minnetonka, MN, and has made a tremendous impact since 2009, saving over 300,000 dogs and cats. They rely on a large network of foster families and offer a variety of services, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Veterinary care<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transitional pet care for those facing emergencies<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A pet food shelf program<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Bridge Between<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> pet loss support group\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-2.png\" alt=\"Two people holding hands, offering comfort.\" class=\"wp-image-10000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW133401084 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133401084 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Pet Loss Support&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW133401084 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) hosts a virtual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/for-pet-owners\/resources\/pet-loss-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pet Loss Support Group<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> once a month. Additionally, for those who prefer an in-person setting, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebondbetween.org\/the-bridge-between\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Bridge Between<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> meets at The Bond Between\u2019s Minnetonka office on the first and fourth Wednesday of every month. No registration is required\u2014just show up. The group is led by two trained facilitators and provides a safe space for sharing stories, discussing grief and loss, and exploring ways to memorialize pets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The facilitators and attendees understand the deep pain of losing a pet. Even well-meaning friends and family sometimes fail to grasp the significance of this loss, offering comments like, \u201cYou can always get another dog or cat.\u201d While these words are often intended to comfort, they don\u2019t address the unique bond between a person and their pet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117173929 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117173929 BCX8\">Grieving for a pet is valid, and there is no &#8220;right&#8221; way to grieve. It\u2019s important to feel your emotions, rather than suppress them, to move forward\u2014not \u201cget over\u201d the loss\u2014in a healthy way.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117173929 BCX8\">This is why we welcome you to join a Pet Loss Support Group to help you navigate your grief journey in a supportive environment with others who understand the impact of this loss.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-2.png\" alt=\"A dog with a Santa hat ornament on a Christmas tree. \" class=\"wp-image-10001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257303044 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257303044 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Coping with Pet Loss During the Holidays<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW257303044 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225509297 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225509297 BCX8\">The holiday season can be especially difficult for those mourning a pet. You may want to consider making changes to traditional routines to ease the pain. For example:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Walk a new route if your usual one reminds you of your pet.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Start new holiday traditions or find unique ways to honor your pet, such as displaying their ashes on the mantel near your Christmas tree or commissioning memorial artwork.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Donate your pet\u2019s toys, bedding, or supplies to help other animals in need, such as through The Bond Between\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebondbetween.org\/pet-food-shelf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">pet food shelf<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> program.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-2.png\" alt=\"A woman smiling while her arms are wrapped around a happy dog who is trying to lick her face. \" class=\"wp-image-10002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW118321253 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118321253 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Fostering and Adopting After Pet Loss<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW118321253 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There\u2019s no timeline for deciding to adopt or foster a pet after experiencing loss. Some people welcome a new companion within weeks, while others wait years. Still others may decide they never wish to have another pet. All of these choices are valid. Remember though &#8211; a new pet isn\u2019t a replacement; they will have their own personality and quirks, requiring patience and understanding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For those interested in fostering, The Bond Between\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebondbetween.org\/foster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">foster program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> provides all necessary supplies and covers veterinary care. Foster families give pets a temporary home, helping them adjust and prepare for adoption. While letting go of a foster pet can be challenging, focusing on the joy of connecting a pet with their forever family can make it easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Additionally, The Bond Between offers specialized foster care for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pets of individuals facing medical or personal emergencies<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hospice pets, allowing them to live out their final days in loving homes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-2.png\" alt=\"A teary-eyed woman holding a blanket to her face, looking sadly away with a Christmas tree in the background. \" class=\"wp-image-10003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grieving the loss of a pet is a deeply personal journey. Be kind to yourself and find ways to honor your pet\u2019s memory. Whether you join a support group, find joy in new traditions, or foster or adopt animals in need \u2013 there is no wrong way to navigate the process. We wish you a holiday season of patience, comfort, and healing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To learn more about The Bond Between, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Bridge Between<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, their fostering and adoption programs, or one of their many other opportunities to connect people and pets, visit their website <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebondbetween.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail_The-BB-Primary-Logo-2000x910.png\" alt=\"The Bond Between Logo\" class=\"wp-image-9999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail_The-BB-Primary-Logo-2000x910.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail_The-BB-Primary-Logo-1500x683.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail_The-BB-Primary-Logo-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail_The-BB-Primary-Logo-1536x699.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail_The-BB-Primary-Logo-2048x932.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In December 2024, we had the opportunity to chat with Joan Corbett from The Bond Between about their pet loss support group, The Bridge Between. 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