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Pet Loss Resources

Here are some links to resources to help support you during your grieving process.

Pet Loss Resources

Support Hotlines
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Pet Loss Support Hotline
607-218-7457
Support Monday – Friday 6-9PM EST, and on Saturdays – Sundays 12PM-9PM EST.
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/impact/community-impact/pet-loss-support-hotline

Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Pet Loss Support Hotline
508-839-7966
The hotline is staffed from 6 pm to 9 pm Monday through Thursday EST and has 24-hour voicemail. Calls left on the voicemail will be returned at the next scheduled shift.
https://vet.tufts.edu/pet-loss-support-hotline

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor

Free 24/7 support

Resources and Websites

The Ohio State University:

General support- https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/honoring-bond-support-resources-pet-owners

Helping children cope with pet loss: https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/sites/default/files/files/companion/HTB/Helping%20Children%20Cope%20Printable%20%282013%29.pdf

Argus Institute at Colorado State University: https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/pet-loss-support/

West Vet: https://www.westvet.net/resources/pet-loss/

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: www.aplb.org

www.petloss.com

www.pet-loss.net

Online Forum/Chat Room

https://www.rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support_Home.htm

Pet Memorial Ideas

https://www.myfarewelling.com/article/pet-memorial-ideas