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Pet Loss Support Resources

Losing a pet is never easy. They were family — and grief can feel overwhelming.

If you need someone to talk to, support is available.

Below are trusted pet loss hotlines and support groups you can reach out to.

🇺🇸 United States

📞 Pet Loss Hotlines

  • ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline (24/7)

📞 877-474-3310

 

  • University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

📞 215-746-8247

 

  • Washington State University Pet Loss Partnership

📞 509-335-5704

 

  • Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline

📞 607-253-3932

🕒 Tue–Thu, 6:00–9:00 PM (EST)

🌐 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Org/Petloss

 

  • Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline

📞 508-839-7966

🕒 Mon–Thu, 6:00–9:00 PM (academic year)

 

  • University of Tennessee Pet Loss Support Hotline

📞 865-755-8839

🕒 Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

 

  • University of Illinois C.A.R.E. Helpline

📞 217-244-2273

🌐 http://vetmed.illinois.edu

Notes: Staffed by trained volunteers who have experienced pet loss. Calls are confidential and free.

  • Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Inc.

📍 Hospice of the Valley, 510 E Flower St, Phoenix, AZ

📞 602-995-5885

📧 TousleyM@aol.com

🌐 http://www.caaainc.org/

🕒 First Saturday of each month, 9:00–10:30 AM

 

  • The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Pet Loss Support Group

📍 3450 N Kelvin Blvd, Tucson, AZ

📞 520-603-8319

📧 OurBelovedPets@aol.com

🌐 http://hssaz.org

🕒 Second & fourth Thursdays

Notes: Registration required

 

  • Memories Are Forever (Alaska)

📍 1206 Fifth Ave, Fairbanks, AK

📞 907-456-7580

📧 ziggy-oreo@att.net

🕒 Third Thursday

Notes: Phone support and grief resources available

 

  • Seattle Animal Shelter Pet Loss Support Group

🌐 https://www.seattle.gov/animalshelter

Notes: Offers group support sessions and resources

🌍 International Support

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS)

📞 0800 096 6606

🕒 8:30 AM–8:30 PM

🌐 http://www.scas.org.uk

📧 pbssmail@bluecross.org.uk

  • Ontario Veterinary College (University of Guelph)

📞 519-824-4120

  • Winnipeg Humane Society Pet Loss Support

📞 204-988-8804

🌐 http://www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca

Notes: Calls returned by trained grief support volunteers

Pet Rest Grief Line

📞 03-9596-7799

Need Someone to Talk To?

Grief looks different for everyone. There is no “right way” to say goodbye.

If you need support, guidance, or simply someone to listen — we’re here for you.