Macungie, PA - When a pet dies it's like losing a member of the family.

fortunately, there are resources to help you cope with the sorrow.

When this woman's black lab was sick with cancer, she had to make the agonizing decision to put her long-time pal to sleep.

a pet's death can be heartbreaking and fill you with guilt.

But there are places to turn for help, starting with your veterinarian.

"Coping mechanisms, we deal with it a lot here.  We can provide people with pet support groups online or by live telephone," said Veterinarian Nancy Soars.

For more tips on grieving a pet go to the American Animal Hospital Association's website at www.healthypet.com or The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement at www.aplb.org.