Grieving Pet Owners Find Unique Support Nicodemus Memorial Park at Baltimore Humane Society Works to Help Grieving Pet Owners

The loss of a pet is devastating to most pet owners. Nicodemus Memorial Park at Baltimore Humane Society has begun offering several services to help grieving pet owners. End Quote

Baltimore, MD (1888PressRelease) December 06, 2011 - The loss of a pet is often as devastating as the loss of a human family member. Pets are sometimes our closest companions and their passing can leave a huge void for many people. Nicodemus Memorial Park at Baltimore Humane Society recognized the deep need that many families have for help through the grieving process and is now offering four services to the entire Baltimore community of pet owners.

A free monthly pet bereavement support group is now being offered by a member of the clergy and the Director of the Nicodemus Memorial Park. Anyone whose pet has passed away, been lost, sick, or dying is welcome to join the group at any time. The hope is that members will take comfort in sharing with others going through the same difficult experience. The group is a safe haven where individuals can freely talk about their pet knowing others are interested in hearing their story. It is a place of emotional and practical support helping participants cope with their loss.

For those people who choose Nicodemus Memorial Park as their pet's final resting place, immediate non-denominational private counseling is also available with an experienced member of the clergy. There is no charge for this service unless the bereaved chooses to continue with more sessions.

An online support group has also been launched on Facebook. It's called the Nicodemus Memorial Park Bereavement Support Group at http://www.facebook.com/bmorehumanepetloss/ Pet owners are invited to post photos and stories about their lost pets. There is also a Notes page for discussions and helpful information. The page works to protect the privacy of its members by allowing posts only to be seen by group members.

Memorial services for loved ones are another important part of the grieving process. So Nicodemus Memorial Park at Baltimore Humane Society has decided to enhance its pet memorial services by including a complimentary option of a musical remembrance. A professional Cantor and a member of the clergy for over two decades, Ellen Schwab, sings a non-denominational psalm and one other selection of your choice at the memorial. It's a spiritual addition to a service held on wooded, ethereal grounds.

All of these unique, new services are free. They are part of the mission of Baltimore Humane Society to treat all beings with compassion and to treat the passing of pets with the same respect given to any family member. The monthly pet bereavement support group meets the first Tuesday evening of each month at 7 p.m. in the office of the Nicodemus Memorial Park at Baltimore Humane Society in Reisterstown. RSVP is required at 410-833-8848 ext. 219 or amazan ( @ ) bmorehumane dot org/

The Baltimore Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter, is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1927. It is not affiliated with any national humane societies or animal welfare organizations nor does it receive any funding from the government. BHS depends on generous donations from individuals, corporations and foundations in order to continue its day-to-day operations and properly care for the animals at the shelter. For more information about Baltimore Humane Society and how you can contribute, volunteer, adopt, or foster, please visit www.bmorehumane.org, call 410-833-8848, or text the word "PAW" to 8000 to donate.

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