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...
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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?
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 |
Australia
Pets In Heaven - Please check web site for volunteers phone numbers
Pets in Heaven
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 its web site at
http://www.avma.org/
A.P.L.B.
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement.
PO Box 106, Brooklyn, NY 11230 (718) 382-0690
Books & Resources
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Saying
Good-bye to the Pet You Love
by Lorri A. Greene, Jacquelyn Landis (Paperback) |
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Coping
with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet
by Moira Anderson. 2nd Ed. Lovland Co., Alpine Publications 1996
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Pet loss:
A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children
by Herbert Nieberg, Ph.D. New York, Harper & Row 1996 |
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The Loss
of a Pet
by Wallace Sife, Ph.D. rev. ed. NY Howell Book House 1998 |
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Loving
and Losing a Pet: A Psychologist and a Veterinarian Share Their Wisdom
by Michael Stern and Susan Cropper Northvale, NJ Jason Aronson, Inc.
1998 |
Support Groups
The Animal Love & Loss Network
A private non-profit organization, providing online support with 3 weekly
free online chats. Also provide education with newsletters, bibliography and
awareness pages.
Website:
http://www.alln.org/
Animals at Heart Organization
On Site Support Services: Bi-weekly support group meetings on the
first and third Wednesday of every month, starting at 6pm (851 N. Market St.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32202) Euthanization Support available upon request.
Online Support: Pet Loss Chats online every Friday from 7pm to 10pm; Pet
Loss Forum online available 24/7
Phone: 904-742-0826
Website:
http://www.animalsatheart.org/
E-Mail:
mail@animalsatheart.org
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:
http://www.griefhealing.com/
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, ?aying Good-Bye to the Pet You Love?
Phone: 619-275-0728
E-mail:
Lgreene98@aol.com
Website:
http://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:
http://www.inpetloss.org/
KY Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Kevin Rutter, MS, LMFT - Specializing in grief and pet loss.Other specialties
include: compulsive behaviors such a pornography addiction, adolescent
behaviors, ADHD, depression, managing relational conflict, premarital
preparation, and Christian based therapy.
Bld 200 Suite 15
7000 Houston Road
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859-992-4769
E-mail:
foreverfamily@mac.net
Website:
http://home.fuse.net/992GROW/
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 campus
Phone: 517-372-2543
E-mail:
bonhanno@yahoo.com
NV - Nevada Humane Society
Our dream is to create a no kill community. With your help, this dream
can come true for the animals.
http://nevadahumanesociety.org/contact.htm
NV - Feline Medical Center
Feline Medical Center is dedicated to providing the highest quality of healthcare for our patients and thorough education for our clientele. We achieve this through our compassion and use of advanced technology. Together we strive as a team to develop a diagnosis and sensible treatment plan for each patients health care issues.
http://www.fmcreno.com/index.html
NV - A Beloved Friend Pet Crematory
Aftercare With Dignity for Your Departed Pet
To most of us, the loss of a pet takes on the same importance as the loss of any family member. We want to respond to your loss immediately, in a way that will help you preserve your beloved friend's dignity. You can be sure that the care and services you choose will be performed properly with respect and integrity.
http://www.abelovedfriendspetcrematory.com/index.html
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
MI- Howell
Meets the third Monday of every month, 7-8:30 pm Contact: Kimberly Cardeccia
MA, LPC, NCC
Phone: 248-330-9813
E-mail:
kim@joyful-spirit.com
Website:
http://www.joyful-spirit.com/
TX - San Antonio
S.A.P.P.Y. Pet Loss/Grief Support Group of San Antonio.
The group consists of three support group facilitators.
Please call (210) 216-0920 or e-mail
jwiley@satx.rr.com
for location information
The group is named for Wiley 14-year-old longhaired Chihuahua, Sappy, who
passed away on August 4, 2003. The group also hosts an Annual Christmas Pet
Candlelight and Remembrance Gathering in honor of pets.
Phone: 210-216-0920
E-mail:
jwiley@satx.rr.com
WA- Seattle - The Humane Society for Seattle/King County, Pet Loss Support
Group
Every Saturday, 10: AM through 12: PM There is no pre-registration or fee to
attend.
Address: 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005-4408
Phone: 425-641-0800
E-mail:
humane@seattlehumane.org
Website:
http://www.seattlehumane.org/services/emergencies/sick-dying-animal#pls
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