Grief Support
Pets are cherished members of the family. Unfortunately, one of the inevitable parts of having a beloved pet is saying goodbye. Friends and family can comfort you in this time of need, but they may not understand the depths of your loss. These websites and hotlines offer resources on dealing with the grief of losing a beloved pet.
24 Hour:
Eastern:
- Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Pet Loss Support Hotline 607.253.3932
- Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Pet Loss Support Group 517.432.2696
- NC State Client Counseling and Grief Support
- PennVet Grief Support and Social Services
- Tufts University, Pet Loss Support Hotline 508.839.7966
Central:
- C.A.R.E. (Companion Animal Related Emotions) Helpline (University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital) Toll-free: 877.394.2273 Local: 217.244.2273
- The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, Pet Loss Helpline and Wings, a Pet Loss Support Group 630.325.1600
- University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Mountain:
- Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Inc. 602.995.5885
- The Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine 970.297.1242
- The Human Animal Bond Trust (HABT) 303.318.0447
Pacific:
- University of California–Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support Hotline
- Washington State University 866.266-8635 or 509.335-5704
Canada:
- Pacific Animal Therapy Society (P.A.T.S.) 250.389.8047
Additional Pet Loss Resources
