NY/NJ/CT
Oradell Animal Hospital, Winters Ave, Paramus NJ 201-262-0010 Free monthly bereavement support group meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM facilitated by Nancy Osgoodby, LCSW. For dates visit their website www.oradell.com .
For private fee based individual counseling in northern NJ email Susan Stone LCSW at susanstonelcsw@aol.com
National Resources
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Noon - Midnight EST1 (877) GRIEF-10 or (877) 474-3310; This is a direct line to ASPCA's psychologist and grief counselor, Dr. Stephanie LaFarge, PhD. http://www.aspca.org
Chicago VMA
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Companion Animal Related Emotions (CARE) Pet Loss Helpline1- 6 p.m., CDT, Tuesdays and Thursdays (217) 244-CARE (2273)Or visit https://vetmed.illinois.edu/care/ to learn more about the grief process, how grieving may affect various family members, print and digital grief resources.
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
National Pet Loss & Bereavement Hotline
Answered 7 days a week from 7 a.m.–11 p.m. (EST)
(855) 352-5683.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
10 a.m.-5 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday
(865) 755-8839
Offer support groups, art therapy, and individual, couple, and family counseling services
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
6-9 p.m., EST, Tuesday and Thursday (540) 231-8038
Washington State University
National Cancer Support Group for Animals. We are a FACEBOOK group that provides support for those individuals who have or are going to lose a pet. Although our focus is on those dealing with cancer we are available to all those who love their "babies." Available 24 hours / 7 days a week.
Iowa State University Pet-Loss Support Hotline
Toll Free: 888-478-7574
University of Illinois CARE Help Line
Toll Free: 877-394-2273
ASPCA Grief Counseling
Phone: 212-876-7700 ext. 4355 or Pager: 800-946-4646, PIN 1407211
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association in conjunction with the Delta Society
Phone: 708-603-3994
Consultation and call is free except for applicable long distance charges. Offers pet loss support counseling. Calls are returned 7 to 9pm, M-F, however messages can be left anytime.
Colorado State University
Phone: 970-491-1242
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 am-5 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am-noon
Louisiana State University Best Friend Gone Project
You may reach the Best Friend Gone counselors by calling Stephanie Johnson at: 225-578-9547
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 517-432-2696
Consultation and call are free except for applicable long distance charges. When counselor returns a call, charges will be reversed. Offers pet loss support counseling. Hotline is staffed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm EST, however messages can be left anytime.
Pet Loss Support Hotline, Cornell University
Phone: 607-253-3932
Pet Loss Support Hotline-Staffed by Tufts University veterinary students
Phone: 508-839-7966
Pet Loss and Human Bereavement Education Program
Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 614-292-1823
University of Florida at Gainesville, College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 904-392-4700, ext. 4080
Consultation is free, except for applicable long distance charges. Calls are returned at no charge. Offers pet loss support counseling. Calls are returned 7 to 9pm EST, 7 days a week, however messages can be left anytime.
University of Illinois CARE Help Line
Phone: 217-244-2273
Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9 pm
University of Minnesota
Phone: 612-624-4747
University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Phone: 215-898-4529
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 865-755-8839
Web: http://utcvmfs1.vet.utk.edu/VSW
Support line is Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
Support group is every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30. The 1st and 3rd Tuesdays are traditional support groups and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays are an art group. Groups meet at the UT Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 2407 River Dr., Knoxville, TN 37996. Individual, couple or family sessions, in person or by phone are offered and provided for free.
Washington State University - WSU Pet Loss Hotline
Phone: 509-335-5704
Web: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/PLHl/
Phones are normally staffed during the semester on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6:30 - 9:00 PM, and Saturday 1:00-3:00 PM Pacific Time. Messages can be left for our staff 24 hours a day. All messages will Phone be returned collect as soon as possible during our normal operating hours.
Websites
Cornell University: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Org/Petloss/
Pet Loss Help http://www.petlosshelp.org
Tufts University: www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss
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