The following is a list of resources
which may prove helpful to those who are faced with the loss of a pet. Our sincere best wishes during this most difficult
time...
Regency Forest Pet Memorial Park
Pet Loss Grief Support
Hotlines
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AZ |
Pet Grief Support Service Help line from the Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Inc. 602-995-5885 |
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CA |
University of California Pet Loss Hotline
530-752-4200 |
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CA |
The Grief Recovery Institute of Beverly Hills
888-773-2683 |
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CO |
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
970-491-1242 |
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FL |
University of Florida Pet Loss Support
Hotline 352-392-4700 |
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IA |
Iowa State University Pet Loss Support
Hotline 888-478-7574 |
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IL |
C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline, Urbana, Toll free 877-394-2273 |
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IL |
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
630-603-3994 |
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IN |
Pet Loss Grief Support Group 317-251-4028 |
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MA |
Tufts University School of Veterinary
Medicine 508-839-7966 |
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MI |
Michigan State, College of Veterinary
Medicine 517-432-2696 |
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MN |
The Broken Bond Pet Loss Hot Line/Support
Group Rochester, 507-289-8169 |
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MN |
University of Minnesota School of Veterinary
Medicine 612-624-4747 |
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NJ |
Pet Friends, Pet Loss Support 800-404-PETS
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NJ |
St. Hubert’s Giralda Madison, 973-377-7094 |
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NY |
Capitol Region Pet Loss Network Albany,
518-448-5677 |
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NY |
Animal Medical Center New York,
212-838-8100 |
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NY |
ASPCA New York, 212-76-7700 |
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NY |
Bide-A-Wee Foundation New York, 212-532-6395
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NY |
Cornell University Ithaca, 607-253-3932 |
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OH |
Ohio State University Columbus, 614-292-1823 |
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PA |
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary
Medicine Philadelphia, 215-898-4525 |
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VA |
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of
Veterinary Medicine 540-231-8038 |
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WA |
Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, 509-335-5704 |
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WI |
The Rainbow Passage, Pet Loss Support and Bereavement Center Grafton, 414.376.0340 |
International Support
Lines
AUSTRALIA - The Australian Center for
Companion Animals in Society operates between 7 and 9 PM every evening. (02) 9746 1911 or 1800 704 291
ENGLAND - The
Pet Bereavement Support Service - 0800 096 6606
Related Websites
International Association of Pet
Cemeteries
The IAPC serves the needs of the general public
and the pet aftercare industry. You may contact the I.A.P.C. for information on pet cemeteries in your area. PO Box 163, Ellenburg
Depot, NY 12935 (518) 594-3000
The American Veterinary Association
The American Veterinary Association web site has a listing of further resources
in the Pet Care section of it's web site at www.avma.org
A.P.L.B.
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement.
PO Box 106, Brooklyn, NY 11230 (718) 382-0690
Resources
Arizona - Companion Animal
Association of Arizona, Inc.
The Pet Grief Support Service (PGSS) Support Group for Grieving Animal Lovers meets on
the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in Conference Room 1 at Hospice of the Valley, The Pet Grief Support
Group offers a safe, confidential, structured place where animal lovers bound by the experience of loss can come together
on a regular basis to share their stories, get their concerns and feelings validated, learn more about normal grief and the
mourning process, express and work through their feelings, and reflect on the meaning of it all.
Phone: 602-530-6970
E-mail: Tousleym@aol.com
Website: www.griefhealing.com | Discussion Board
CO- Englewood - Veterinary Referral
Center of Colorado
The Animal Care Foundation runs a pet loss group at the Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado.
The group is free of charge and is held every second and fourth Monday of the month from 6-7:30pm
Address: 3550 South
Jason St., Englewood, CO 80110-3491
Phone: (303) 874-7387,ext. 7312
E-mail: serkfitz@yahoo.com
California - Pet Loss Support Group
The group meets the first Saturday of each month at the San Diego Humane
Society at 10AM. Moderated by Lorri Green Ph.D. who is a licensed psychologist in the state of California. Dr. Green is the
author of the first self help book on the subject of pet loss, “Saying Good-Bye to the Pet You Love”.
Phone:
619-275-0728
E-mail: Lgreene98@aol.com
Website: www.PetBereavement.com
IN - Pet Loss Grief Support
Group
A free self- help support group. The primary purpose of the Pet Loss Grief Support Group is to provide a means
of communication with others who are experiencing grief over the loss of a pet. A phone support system is available for people
to use in between meetings or for those who do not wish to attend meetings but do feel the need to talk with someone who understands.
There is no charge to attend meetings or receive newsletters. The group meets monthly at a local library.
Phone: (317) 251-4028
E-Mail:
oakhall13@cs.com
Website: www.inpetloss.org
MI- Pet Loss Support Group
Facilitated by Bonnie Wheeler who is
a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month at the
Michigan State University Small Animal clinic on MSU's campus
Phone: 517-372-2543
E-mail: bonhanno@yahoo.com
NC- Asheville - Pet Loss Support
Group
meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville. It
is for anyone who has either lost a pet or is anticipating the death of their animal companion.
Address: Unitarian Universalist Church
of Asheville, One Edwin Place, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 254-6001
NY - Albany - The Community Hospice
of Albany Pet Bereavement Support Services
Groups are held
the 3rd Thursday of each month and are free of charge
Phone: 518-724-0200
E-mail: Jilise@nycap.rr.com