Pet Loss Support

For many of us, the death of a pet is no less painful than losing any other family member. Sometimes it is helpful to share your experiences with others and learn of theirs. Often it helps to be able to talk with a sympathetic listener.

Listed below are various resources that may be of comfort:

Cornell University Pet Loss Support
(607) 253-3932
Hotline staffed by Cornell University Veterinary Students Tuesday-Thursday 6-9pmET, messages will be returned.
Click here to go to the UC Davis' website

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
(888) 478-7574
Pet Loss Support Hotline seven days a week, 6pm to 9pm (CST) from Sept-April; Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 6:00-9:00 pm (CST) from May-August.
Click here to go to Cornell's website

Michigan State University
(517) 432-2696
Grief counseling by veterinary student volunteers. Staffed weekdays 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Eastern time.
Click here to go to Michigan State's website

Pet Loss  helps those cope with the loss of a pet and provides assistance when dealing with the difficult decision of euthanasia.

Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
(508) 839-7966
Counselors are available Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Eastern time.
Click here to go to Tufts website

University of California -- Davis
(800) 565-1526
Grief counseling by veterinary student volunteers. Staffed weekdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Pacific time.

University of Illinois
(877) 394-2273
Staffed by veterinary students. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7-9 pm Central Time
Click here to go to the University of Illinois website