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Finding Support You may feel the need to share your grief with others but find it difficult to get the support you need. It is often doubly hard when the loss involves your companion animal. Family and friends might take the time to listen, but occasionally they many not be able to understand the significance your pet had in your life or the extent of your grief. If you need to talk to someone who will understand your feelings of loss and grief, the Argus Institute is available to you. Argus counselors are professionals trained to deal with issues of loss or grief. They can provide you with reading resources, counseling, or support in many situations including how to talk to children about pet loss, body-care issues, or finding a support group. In addition, Argus counselors can provided support if your companion animal has been injured or has been recently diagnosed with a serious illness. They can help during the initial shock, confusion, and anger you might feel when learning of your pet's condition. They also are available to assist you during times of difficult decision-making, particularly decisions regarding treatment or euthanasia. They are available to listen and to help you sort out your feelings. The Argus Institute is a service of the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and is provided for Colorado State University clients. Non-Colorado State clients receive one free support session and an educational pet loss packet. The Argus Institute is committed to providing Veterinary Teaching Hospital students, faculty, and staff with supportive care and respect as they relate to their feelings and experiences in the clinical setting via grief counseling, peer support, and methods of stress management. To Contact the Argus Institute: Visit the Argus Institute office in the new wing of the hospital (room 109) or call (970) 297-1242. To find a pet loss counselor in your area: See Links.
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