How we struggle to grieve the loss of our pets. It’s a challenge not only faced by teachers and parents, as they try to help their kids, but by any pet-owner, young, elderly, and especially those with a disability who have a therapy dog or veterans who are partnered with a therapy or service dog. Jean M. Alfieri, author of: 21 WAYS TO WEATHER THE LOSS OF YOUR PET: An Idea Guide to Grieving & Healing, offers a variety of TWENTY-ONE tried and true activities to commemorate your pet. It allows space for you to grieve, express gratitude, and celebrate the life you shared. There are basic and more “advanced” projects, as well as mindset words to help on your journey of healing. It also includes tips to consider your physical, mental, and emotional health.