For many people, losing a pet may be one of the saddest experiences they will ever have. We know and understand how the death of a beloved friend and companion can be heartbreaking. Talking to someone who understands your grief is a way to help the healing process begin. If you do not know of anyone to talk to, you may wish to call one of the pet loss hotlines listed below. Caring people there can listen and help. They're only a phone call away.
Chicago VMA veterinarians and staffs
630-325-1600
Call and leave a message at anytime. A volunteer will call back Monday-Friday between 7:00pm-9:00pm
Colorado State University - Argus Institute counselors
970-297-4143
Monday-Friday between 9:00am-5:00pm
Web site: www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu/grief.htm
Cornell University veterinary students
607-253-3932
Tuesday-Thursday between 6:00pm-9:00pm
Web site: www.vet.cornell.edu/Org/PetLoss/
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine students
217-244-2273 (CARE) or 877-394-2273 (CARE)
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday between 7:00pm-9:00pm
Web site: www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/
Michigan State University veterinary students
517-432-2696
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 6:30pm-9:30pm
Summer Hours: Tuesday and Thursday between 6:30pm-9:30pm
Web site: cvm.msu.edu/petloss/index.htm
Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine students
614-292-1823
Monday-Friday between 6:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday and Sunday between 10:00am-4:00pm
E-Mail: petloss@osu.edu
Purdue University's Center for the Human-Animal Bond
Web site: www.vet.purdue.edu/chab/bond.htm
Tufts University veterinary students
508-839-7966
Monday-Friday between 6:00pm-9:00pm
Web site: www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss/
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
540-231-8038
Tuesday and Thursday between 6:00pm-9:00pm
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine students
866-266-8635 or 509-335-5704
Monday-Thursday between 6:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday between 1:00pm-3:00pm
Calls received after hours will be promptly returned on a collect basis.
Web site: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/plhl/
