About

Solace Pet Bereavement offers information and support to individuals and families suffering the loss of a pet through death or disappearance.

Animals have the capacity to love us unconditionally. Anyone who has loved an animal knows how unique this bond is. Unfortunately, we live in a society where a stigma is attached to grieving for animals, so when a person loses a pet they often hide the extent of their grief for fear of being ridiculed. Feelings of sadness, anger and guilt are all perfectly normal and it is important to express these emotions to come to terms with the loss. It takes time to adjust to life without an animal companion that has been an intrinsic part of your day-to-day living.

If you are preparing for the difficult task of euthanasia or are finding it hard to come to terms with the loss of a pet then do not hesitate to contact us. We can offer you a sympathetic ear to express your concerns with a counsellor who fully understands and values the importance of human-animal companionship.

Contact: Annie Kilmartin Tel 01 4428010 or e-mail solacepbc@gmail.com

The death of her dog Toby prompted Annie to set up this service.
“Toby was a cross-breed rescue dog. He was a great companion to me. I got him when I was in my 30’s and when he died I was in my 50’s. It was like the loss of a good auld pal.” - Faithful Departed (Irish Times) Read article

Recent News

A leaflet called "Greiving the Loss of a Pet" has been produced by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) in partnership with Solace Pet Bereavement. It was sponsored by Allianz Pet Insurance and is available for download here

Following the Irish Hospice Foundation workshop on pet loss earlier this year, Orla Keegan (IHF), Annie Kilmartin (Solace) and veterinary surgeon Angela Hickey came together to write an article on pet loss for the Irish Veterinary Journal. Read article