Part of the issue is that people feel pets are family members. It's a valid emotion, and it's a valid grief.

We are asking people to call and register first so we can see what the group is going to be like. If it meets with success, I'd love to see it continue.

We know people will feel uncomfortable on sharing.

I'm expecting it to work like other support groups that we have. Our regular support groups are held once a week, and I'd at least like to reach that goal.

For many people, pets are part of the family. You want an answer. You want justice.

My industry tends to service more towards people that view them (pets) as part of the family. They tend to think of their pets more on a human level. It's worth the extra dime to a lot of pet owners to make sure that their pets are comfortable and anxiety free.