Pet Loss Support

Family, friends, and society don't always understand how drastically the loss of a pet can affect us, and can find it difficult to support the grief we often feel. Our Pet Loss Support Group provides an environment where thoughts and emotions can be shared and feelings of grief are understood and validated. Our Pet Loss Support group is facilitated by a licensed, clinical social worker.

If you are:

• Feeling lost without your pet,
• Wondering what to tell your child about the loss of a pet,
• Finding that family and friends fail to understand or attempt to minimize your loss,
• Wondering if it is too soon to get another pet,
• Still grieving for a pet you had some time ago,
• Considering euthanasia,

Our Pet Loss Support Group may help. Losing your companion animal can be an extremely difficult and painful experience, and we offer a caring, compassionate understanding of your loss. 

The Pet Loss Support Group is open to everyone ages 10 and up and is appropriate for those who have recently lost a pet, are still mourning an old loss, are anticipating the death of a pet, or are preparing for euthanasia.

Reservations:

• Reservations are encouraged but not required.
• Evening and weekend sessions are available.
• Please bring a picture of your pet to the session.
• There are no fees for the Pet Loss Support Group. General donations are appreciated.

Check our calendar for dates or call 619.299.7012 x 2311 for more information or to make a reservation. View Calendar >

619-299-7012
Pet Loss Support Group  www.sdhumane.org

1-800-565-1526

Most people call the hotline because they want to talk to a friendly listener. Many callers are pleased when I tell them that I am a veterinary student, because they know that I understand what it feels like to care deeply about animals. After talking to many people about their grief over the loss of a pet, I now have confidence in discussing difficult emotional issues. By staffing the hotline, I can also share my appreciation of the power of the special human-animal bond.

Services and referrals are free of charge. Call (800) 565–1526 or (530) 752–4200 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. (PST), Monday–Friday (Tu–Th during summer).