Pet Loss Support Groups

You Have Just Lost Your Best Friend, Who Do You Talk To Now?

For many people, the loss is too much to bear. Schools of veterinary medicine
are increasing their efforts to help pet owners cope with lingering grief.
Some have Pet Loss Support Hotlines.

Among the most well known programs are those at:

The Animal Medical Center, New York City, (212) 838 8100

University of California School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, Ca
From 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Pacific Time (916) 752 7418

Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Fort Collins (303) 221 4535

University of Florida-Gainesville School of Veterinary Medicine,
From 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern Time (904) 392 4700, at prompt Dial 1, then 4080

Illinois, Chicago VMA, Call (708) 603 3994 anytime, Calls will be returned 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
(Long distance calls will be returned "collect")

Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine,
From 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern Time (517) 432 2696

University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine, Minneapolis (612) 624 4747

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, (215) 898 4525

Washington State University, Pullman, WA. (509) 335 1297

Many local Veterinary Clinics and Humane Societies conduct regular Pet Loss Support Groups.

Consult your local phone book