Pet Loss and Bereavement Assistance

The passing of a pet is one of the most difficult things we can experience. Both as the medical professionals and as the owner and care giver. Coping with a terminally ill pet or a geriatric pet that is failing can also be a very stressful and sad time.

Recently, our hospital has been fortunate to be given the opportunity to add some extra-ordinary people to our already exceptional staff. One of these new comers is Lisabeth Adams, our new ER Administrator. Lisabeth is a veterinary technician as well as holding a masters degree in social work. She received her Master's degree in Social Work from Wayne State University and began working closely with families in their times of need. She later attended the National Institute for Trauma and Loss and became certified specialist in the field. After spending years in the counseling profession, Lisabeth turned her attention to working with Veterinary Hospitals and Animal Shelters. She now focuses on the relationships that exist between people and their pets. Her unique combination of backgrounds allows her to work closely with owners, families and children as they cope with the loss of a pet, are dealing with a terminally ill pet, coping with a geriatric animal, or are forced to consider euthanasia as a humane final decision. She is currently serving as the Administrator of Emergency Services for Veterinary Care Specialists and actively promotes animal related issues throughout the community.

Lisabeth is offering to provide support to area pet owners that are struggling with the loss or illness of their pet . She will be available for appointments on Tuesday's in the evening and she is starting off with a workshop next Saturday. These events and office hours are free to whom ever would like to attend. Please call to reserve a seat.

Saturday February 26, 2011 at 12 noon
205 Rowe Road Milford, MI

The loss of a pet is one of the most difficult experiences we and our families may face. We at VCS recognize the difficulty of this loss and are offering an introductory discussion on pet bereavement analysis and how to cope with the passing of your pet. Lisabeth Adams, MSW will be holding a workshop to discuss some of these topics as well as offer the most compassionate means of assisting you and your family through your grieving process.

Seating is limited, please call for reservations:

248.684.0468

Additional Date offered: 12 noon Saturday April 9^th

Lisabeth will be available for group and individual consultations each Tuesday evening, please visit our web site or call for additional information : www.vcsmilford.com or call the hospital.