Resources For Pet Parents Coping With Loss
Losing a beloved pet is one of the hardest things we face, and everyone experiences grief in their own way. We’ve gathered these resources in the hope they offer you comfort, understanding, and a sense of connection as you navigate this tender time. While we can’t personally vet or endorse each organization listed, we share them with care and compassion.
Please know you're not alone—your love, and your grief, are deeply understood here.
Online Chat Rooms & Support Groups:
Whisker & Fang Pet Loss Support Group Facebook
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) Chat Rooms
Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Center
IAADP Assistance Dog Loss Committee
Wolfie’s Wish Pet Loss Support Group Facebook
Supportive Pet Loss Communities (Apps & Online):
Jasper the App -Jasper is a grief support app with groups, tools and livestream events designed to help you heal and grow through pet loss — no timelines, no expectations, just a community that gets it.
Hotlines for Pet Loss:
855-352-5683 Lap of Love Pet Loss and Bereavement Support
607-218-7457 Cornell University Pet Loss Support
508-839-7966 Tufts University Pet Loss Support
Pet Loss Support Groups & Counseling:
(Sites also have lists of support groups & counselors by city & state):
The Pet Loss Support Page
The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement
Websites with Resources for Pet Loss and Pet Illness:
www.petloss.com
www.pet-loss.net
www.aplb.org
www.griefhealing.com
www.in-memory-of-pets.com
www.rainbowbridge.com
www.petlosscommunity.com
Association For Pet Loss and Bereavement
Colorado State University- Pet Loss Support
The Ohio State University Honoring the Bond Program
Blog - Wolfie's Wish Pet Loss Support
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