Pet Loss Resources
Local to Idaho RESOURCES & ORGANIZATIONS
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General RESOURCES & ORGANIZATIONS
ASPCA End of Life Care
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/end-life-care
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/end-life-care
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
APLB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing online chat rooms, a directory of pet loss counselors, and resources for coping with pet loss.
https://www.aplb.org/
APLB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing online chat rooms, a directory of pet loss counselors, and resources for coping with pet loss.
https://www.aplb.org/
CARE Pet Loss Helpline: 217-244-CARE (2273)
A confidential telephone service offered through the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, accepting calls from 1 to 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The line is open to anyone and everyone. You may call at any time and leave a message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours.
https://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet-health-columns/care-helpline-grieving-pet-owners/
A confidential telephone service offered through the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, accepting calls from 1 to 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The line is open to anyone and everyone. You may call at any time and leave a message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours.
https://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet-health-columns/care-helpline-grieving-pet-owners/
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CodaPet
Their team of highly experienced vets have created a pet quality-of-life scale and has guided over 14,000 pet parents through end-of-life decisions for their beloved pets. And as a trusted resource, their mission is to help pet parents find the care and help they need through their challenging times. CodaPet enables a network of participating veterinarians to provide peaceful in-home pet euthanasia. Their compassionate and licensed veterinarians are available to help ease the pain of beloved pets at home, surrounded by loved ones. CodaPet is a vet-owned business. Their solution is tailored to the needs of vets to ensure they can provide pets all over the United States with a peaceful passing at home, surrounded by loved ones. CodaPet was founded in the summer of 2022 by three vets who shared the desire to make in-home pet euthanasia accessible for more families around the United States. Check out the Quality of Life Scale here: https://www.codapet.com/quality-of-life-scale https://www.codapet.com/ |
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Comfort Connects
Jewelry & keepsakes custom to your pet or loved one's hair and/or cremated remains. Pawcket Stones created custom to your pet's actual paw print. Custom pencil pet portraits and digital artwork. Custom designs and projects are welcomed. Please shop through our affiliate link at: https://www.comfortconnects.com/ref/MyGriefConnection/ |
Cornell Pet Loss Support Hotline: 1-607-218-7457
The Cornell Pet Loss Support Hotline is staffed by volunteer veterinary students who have undergone extensive training with professional grief counselors.
The hotline is available via Google Voice to support you Sundays and Tuesdays 6-9 PM EST. Google Voice will prompt you to enter your
name before connecting. To remain anonymous, you can say “anonymous” or just enter your first name.
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/impact/community-impact/pet-loss-resources-and-support
The Cornell Pet Loss Support Hotline is staffed by volunteer veterinary students who have undergone extensive training with professional grief counselors.
The hotline is available via Google Voice to support you Sundays and Tuesdays 6-9 PM EST. Google Voice will prompt you to enter your
name before connecting. To remain anonymous, you can say “anonymous” or just enter your first name.
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/impact/community-impact/pet-loss-resources-and-support
Grieving the Loss of a Pet: Resources for Coping
https://bestfriends.org/pet-care-resources/grieving-loss-pet-resources-coping
https://bestfriends.org/pet-care-resources/grieving-loss-pet-resources-coping
Honoring Our Animals
Beth Bigler, GC-C, PGSS-C - Pet Grief Counselor
1-310-703-3990
[email protected]
Honoring Our Animals offers grief counseling support before, during, and after the loss of a pet. Services include anticipatory counseling, post-loss
counseling, and specialized support for high-profile clients. The organization provides a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to explore grief,
develop coping strategies, and honor the bond with your pet.
https://honoringouranimals.com/
Beth Bigler, GC-C, PGSS-C - Pet Grief Counselor
1-310-703-3990
[email protected]
Honoring Our Animals offers grief counseling support before, during, and after the loss of a pet. Services include anticipatory counseling, post-loss
counseling, and specialized support for high-profile clients. The organization provides a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to explore grief,
develop coping strategies, and honor the bond with your pet.
https://honoringouranimals.com/
Lap of Love: Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia
Lap of Love provides compassionate end-of-life care for pets through services such as in-home euthanasia, veterinary hospice, cremation,
and personalized aftercare. They offer telehospice consultations to help pet owners make informed decisions about their pets' care and
provide pet loss support through virtual groups focused on healthy coping strategies and grief management. Their services emphasize comfort
and dignity for pets in their final moments, supporting families during this emotional time.
https://www.facebook.com/lapoflove
https://www.lapoflove.com/
Lap of Love provides compassionate end-of-life care for pets through services such as in-home euthanasia, veterinary hospice, cremation,
and personalized aftercare. They offer telehospice consultations to help pet owners make informed decisions about their pets' care and
provide pet loss support through virtual groups focused on healthy coping strategies and grief management. Their services emphasize comfort
and dignity for pets in their final moments, supporting families during this emotional time.
https://www.facebook.com/lapoflove
https://www.lapoflove.com/
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Pawsitive Grief Pet Loss Support
Phone: 1-614-980-2052 Jennifer Allen, a lifelong pet lover who understands the depths of loss and grief, has dedicated her life to supporting others through their own grief journeys. As a Grief and Bereavement Counselor, Pet Chaplain, and Pet Loss Specialist, she provides FREE Zoom Pet Loss Support Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. For more information or to schedule a FREE 30-minute consultation, please contact Jennifer. One-on-one counseling sessions are also available. All are welcome, regardless of location. Email: [email protected] https://www.pawsitivegrief.com/ |
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Petloss.com
Petloss.com is a gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet. There you will find personal support,
thoughtful advice, The Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony, Tribute Pages, healing poetry, the Rainbow Bridge Poem & much more.
https://petloss.com/
Petloss.com is a gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet. There you will find personal support,
thoughtful advice, The Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony, Tribute Pages, healing poetry, the Rainbow Bridge Poem & much more.
https://petloss.com/
Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Center
The Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Support Center offers various resources to help individuals cope with the loss of a pet. Services include a pet loss forum,
24/7 chat room with volunteer support, tips on grieving, FAQs, memorialization ideas, pet loss hotlines, guidance on euthanasia decisions, advice for helping
children cope, and articles on adopting a new pet. Additionally, the site provides information on pet grief and spiritual questions about pets.
https://rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support_Home.htm
The Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Support Center offers various resources to help individuals cope with the loss of a pet. Services include a pet loss forum,
24/7 chat room with volunteer support, tips on grieving, FAQs, memorialization ideas, pet loss hotlines, guidance on euthanasia decisions, advice for helping
children cope, and articles on adopting a new pet. Additionally, the site provides information on pet grief and spiritual questions about pets.
https://rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support_Home.htm
Tufts Pet Loss Support Hotline: 1-508-839-7966
Tufts Pet Loss Support helps pet owners who have lost an animal companion and seeks to serve the community at large by providing resources
for people grieving the loss of a pet. The helpline 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-helpline
Tufts Pet Loss Support helps pet owners who have lost an animal companion and seeks to serve the community at large by providing resources
for people grieving the loss of a pet. The helpline 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-helpline
ARticles
33 Afterlife Signs from your Pet - By Rebecca MacDonald at Comfort Connects
Events
Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony
Mondays at 5:00 HST / 6:00 PM AKST / 7:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM MST / 9:00 PM CST / 10:00 EST
On Monday evenings all across the globe the folks at PetLoss.com, and guests, light candles in memory of our pets who have gone on over the Rainbow Bridge.
It is a very healing ritual with no adherence to any religion or creed, just a simple lighting of candles to bring us all together. While there is an online
ceremony in their chat room every Monday, the Candle Ceremony does not have to be done online. Each of us can light our candles in our own way, privately.
If you would like light them at the same time with others you are welcome to join this weekly ceremony.
https://petloss.com/
Mondays at 5:00 HST / 6:00 PM AKST / 7:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM MST / 9:00 PM CST / 10:00 EST
On Monday evenings all across the globe the folks at PetLoss.com, and guests, light candles in memory of our pets who have gone on over the Rainbow Bridge.
It is a very healing ritual with no adherence to any religion or creed, just a simple lighting of candles to bring us all together. While there is an online
ceremony in their chat room every Monday, the Candle Ceremony does not have to be done online. Each of us can light our candles in our own way, privately.
If you would like light them at the same time with others you are welcome to join this weekly ceremony.
https://petloss.com/
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website going. Thank you for using our affiliate links to help My Grief Connection to continue helping grievers find help & hope.
Not responsible for the content, claims or representations of the linked sites, videos, movies, podcasts, groups, events, books, articles, etc.
This site provides links and general grief support information and is not intended to serve as or replace professional counseling, guidance or treatment.
If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, please contact 911 or the suicide hotline at 988.
For any type of crisis situation, you can text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a Crisis Text Line counselor.
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