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Websites:

The Human Animal Bond Trust
Cornell University Pet Loss Support
Pet Loss Support Page
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Tufts University
Pet Loss Grief Support Website
Pet Loss Support
Texas Pet Loss Resources

What do I do now?

Dealing with grief

How do I help a friend
who is grieving?

Books to read

Websites & Hotlines

Hotline numbers:

Grief Recovery Hotline: (800) 445-4808
- M-F 9am-5pm PT

Texas: United Way Helpline - (210) 227-4357 (7am-3pm CT)

Florida Animal Health Foundation's Pet Grief Support Hotline 1-800-798-6196
Veterinary student volunteers from the University of Florida and members of the FAHF board of directors and volunteers will return calls every evening between 7 and 9 p.m., 7 days a week.

The Iams Company maintains a special toll-free number for grieving pet owners.
The Iams Pet Loss Support Center & Hotline can be reached at: 1-888-332-7738
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.


American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Dr. Stephanie LaFarge, Director of Counseling Services
Free counseling sessions are offered.
Telephone: (212) 876-7700, ext. 4355
E-mail: counselor@aspca.org
Leave your telephone number and Dr. LaFarge will return your call.


College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois
Website - http://net.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/

The C.A.R.E. Helpline is staffed by veterinary students who have received training by professional grief counselors and receive ongoing supervision by a licensed psychologist.
People who are either grieving the loss of a companion animal, or are anticipating a loss are encouraged to call our toll-free line at: 877/394-CARE.

University of California - Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, 530-752-4200 or 800-565-1526.
6:30pm to 9:30pm Pacific time. Monday through Friday.


COMPANION ANIMAL ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA
PET GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICE
24-Hour Helpline (602) 995-5885
Website - http://www.caaainc.org
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Referral to Appropriate Resources


University of Florida Pet Loss Support Hotline, Gainesville, (352) 392-4700, ext. 4080.

Calls will be returned 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST.
Website - http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/alt_med/petgrief/petloss.htm
This hotline will call back anyone, anywhere, at no cost to the caller.


Iowa State University Toll-free Pet-Loss Support Hotline 1-888-478-7574 (toll-free)

Hours of operation: September-April: 7 days a week, 6:00- 9:00 p.m. CST
May-August: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:00-9:00 p.m. CST


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