Approximately 13,209,754 people in Canada have dogs, and 14,342,018 have cats -  that’s plenty of people who are going to experience pet loss one day.  The Pet Lovers Death Café brings together the pet lover population so that the topic of pet death can be normalized and compassionately discussed through encouraging  open discourse and examination.

Talking about our experiences and feelings related to the illness and loss of a beloved pet can also be a great way to start the conversation about our own dying and death.

Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés at various locations and with various themes. Check out the OPL website for other cafés.