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.

Phone Numbers

530-752-4200 or 800-565-1526
Staffed by University of California Davis veterinary students

630-603-3994
Staffed by Chicago VMA veterinarians and staffs

607-253-3932
Staffed by Cornell University veterinary students

352-392-4700; then dial 1 and 4080
Staffed by University of Florida veterinary students

217-244-2273(CARE) or 877-394-2273(CARE)
Staffed by University of Illinois veterinary students

888-ISU-PLSH (888-478-7574)
Staffed by Iowa State University veterinary students and community volunteers

517-432-2696
Staffed by Michigan State University veterinary students

614-292-1823
Staffed by The Ohio State University veterinary students; e-mail, petloss@osu.edu

508-839-7966
Staffed by Tufts University veterinary students

540-231-8038
Staffed by Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

509-335-5704
Staffed by Washington State University veterinary students

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