National Pet Loss Support Hotlines and Resources:

American Society fo the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - 24 Hours
1-877-GRIEF-10 (1-877-474-3310). This is a direct line to ASPCA's psychologist and grief counselor, Dr. Stephanie LaFarge, PhD.
www.aspca.org

Chicago VMA
www.chicagovma.org

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
607-253-3932
6pm - 9pm, EST, Tues - Thur
www.vet.cornell.edu/org/petloss/

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
508-839-7966
6pm - 9pm, EST, Mon - Fri during academic year
Hours vary in the summer, please call
www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss/

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
1-888-478-7574 (toll-free)
6pm - 9pm, CST, September - April, 7 days a week
6pm - 9pm, CST, May - August, Wed and Fri
http://cvmweb2.cvm.iastate.edu/animal_owners/petloss/contactus.html

Michigan State University
517-432-2696
6:30pm - 9:30pm, EST, Tues - Thur
6:30pm - 9:30pm, EST, Tues and Thur during summer
http://cvm.msu.edu/alumni-friends/information-for-animal-owners/pet-loss-support/pet-loss-support-hotline/

Ohio State University
614-292-1823 (C.A.L.L.-Companion Animal Listening Line)
6:30pm - 9:30pm, EST, Mon - Fri
10am - 4pm, EST, Sat - Sun
Hotline hours dependent upon volunteer availability
Licensed Social Worker available at 614-247-8607
9am - 5:30pm, EST, Mon - Fri
http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/honoringthebond.htm

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
352-392-4700, ext. 4080
Calls returned 7pm - 9pm, EST

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
877-394-CARE (toll-free) 217-244-CARE (local)
7pm - 9pm, CST, Tues, Thur, Sun
www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/

University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
865-755-8839
9am - 6pm, EST, Monday-Friday
Offer support groups, art therapy, and individual, couple, and family counseling services
http://utcvmfs1.vet.utk.edu/VSW

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
540-231-8038
6pm - 9pm, EST, Tues and Thur

Washington State University
1-866-266-8635 or 509-335-5704
7pm - 9pm, Mon - Thurs and 1pm-3pm, Sat, PST, during semester
Other times of year messages and emails checked Mon - Thur and Sat once daily
email: plhl@vetmed.wsu.edu
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/PLHL/


Resources on the Web:

American Veterinary Medical Association
www.avma.org/careforanimals/

The Delta Society - the Human-Animal Health Connection
www.deltasociety.org

Pet Loss Support
www.aplb.org
www.pet-loss.net
www.selfhealingexpressions.com

Horse Loss Support
www.hoofbeats-in-heaven.com

Candle Lighting Ceremony
www.griefonline.com