Loss Resources

  • Bereavement Resources and Perinatal Loss Support GroupsSHARE National Office
    Mutual support for bereaved parents and families who have suffered a loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. Provides newsletter, pen pals, and referrals.
    (800) 821-6819
    http://www.nationalshare.org

    Center for Loss in Multiple Birth, Inc. (CLIMB)
    Support for parents who have experienced the death of one or more of their twins or higher multiples. Newsletter, information on specialized topics, pen pals, phone support.
    http://www.CLIMB-support.org

    SIDS
    National SIDS resource Center
    Supports research, educates the public, and provides support network
    http://www.sidscenter.org

    SIDELINES
    A non-profit organization providing international support for women and their families experiencing complicated pregnancies and premature births.
    http://www.sidelines.org

    RESOLVE
    The National Infertility Association, is a non-profit organization with the only established, nationwide network mandated to promote reproductive health and to ensure equal access to all family building options for men and women experiencing infertility or other reproductive disorders.
    http://www.resolve.org

  • Articles/BlogsStill Life 365
    A beautiful blog dedicated to grieving mothers, fathers and family members.

    The Fertile Source
    Poignant essay by Cara Holman about her miscarriage experience that occurred between her first and second child.

    Grief and Loss Observed by a Birth Doula by Kimberly Packard-Beck
    In 2003 Certified Birth Doula, Kimberly Packard-Beck wrote this article on Loss and Grieving from the viewpoint of a practicing birth doula. It was written as an educational resource for other doulas to learn more about losses that may occur with birth and how to support to a client if she experienced a birth loss.

  • Pet Loss
    Arizona
    Companion Animal Association of Arizona
    Scottsdale
    Telephone: (602) 995-5885
    Website: www.griefhealing.com
    California
    Claire Chew, M.A.
    Santa Monica, CA
    Business phone: (310) 314-9837

    University of California School of Veterinary Medicine
    One Shields Avenue
    Davis 95616-8747
    Business phone: (530) 752-3602
    HOTLINE PHONE: 1 (800) 565-1526The Grief Recovery Institute
    Beverly Hills
    Telephone: (888) 773-2683 or (800) 334-7606
    Website: www.grief.net

    Pet Loss Workshops and Presentations
    Julie D. Richard, RN, MPH
    Grief and Loss Educator
    PO Box 62
    Carmel, CA 93921

    Human-Animal Program and School of Veterinary Medicine
    University of California
    Davis, Ca. 95616
    Pet Loss Support Hotline
    Phone 530-752-4200
    Toll Free 1-800-565-1526
    Monday to Friday 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. P.S.T.

    Sharon Callahan
    P.O. Box 1056,
    Mount Shasta, Ca. 96067
    Free Grief Counseling

    Pet Psyc
    Terri M. Austin, Ph.D.
    Monterey, Ca. 93942
    Pet Loss Counseling

    Support for Animal Loss
    Human Society of Santa Clara Valley
    2530 Lafayette Street
    Santa Clara, Ca 95050
    Phone 408-727-7845

    Pet Loss Support Group
    Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month
    Santa Cruz SPCA
    2200 7th Ave
    Santa Cruz 95062
    Phone 408-475-6454 or 408-688-4968

    Julie Austin, Psy.D.
    2425 Colorado Avenue, Suite 208
    Santa Monica CA 90404
    (310) 535-1360
    A licensed psychologist in Los Angeles, who works with families, individuals.

    Pet Loss Support Group
    Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society
    7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at
    www.berkeleyhumane.org/Community/Pet_Loss.htm
    For Pet Loss Support Group information call Roy Gesley, (510) 752-7757
    or Jill Goodfriend, (510) 393-1359

    Pet Loss Support Group
    Betty Carmack, R.N.
    Meets the first Monday of each month
    For Details and Location call the San Francisco Spca at 415-554-3000

    Pet Loss Support Group
    Redwood Empire Veterinary Medical Association
    Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
    Contact Cheri Ross at 707-527-9330 for details

    Pet Loss Support Group
    Oakland Humane Society
    8323 Baldwin
    Oakland, Ca 94621
    Phone Carol Nobori at 415-569-0702 for details

    Animal Health Foundation Pet Loss Support Group
    St.Augustine by the Sea
    1227 4th St
    Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
    Phone 213-559-3164

    Pet Loss Support Hotline
    Delta Society
    Palm Springs Network
    146 Pali
    Palm Springs, Ca 92264
    Phone 619-320-3298 for details

    Colorado
    Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine
    Fort Collins
    Telephone: (970) 491-1242
    Florida
    University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine
    Gainsville
    Telephone: (352) 392-4700, Extension
    Idaho
    Sandra Brackenridge, MSW, BCD,LSW-P
    E-mail: bracsand@isu.edu
    Former counselor for Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Current consultant for Idaho Veterinary Medical Association and their clients, and Professor of Social Work at Idaho State University.
    Telephone: (209) 282-2546
    No charge except the phone call.
    Illinois
    Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
    Chicago
    Telephone: (630) 325-1600C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline, University of Illinois
    Urbana
    Telephone: (217) 244-2273 or (877) 394-2273 (toll free)
    snet.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/

    Chicago Illinois VMA
    708-603-3994 anytime
    Calls will be returned 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
    Long Distance Calls will be returned “Collect”

    Iowa
    Pet Loss Support Hotline at Iowa State University
    2116 College of Veterinary Medicine
    Ames 50011
    Telephone: 1 (888) 478-7574
    Website: www.vetmed.iastate.edu/animals/petloss
    Kentucky
    Bluegrass Pet Crematorium
    868 Floyd Drive #102
    Lexington, Kentucky 40505
    Office (606) 367-1282
    Pager (606) 330-8226
    Fax (606) 367-1330
    Email: Don.Simmons@Lgeenergy.com
    Owner: Paul DeBoor
    Member: International Association of Pet Cemeteries (IAPC)Pet Loss Support Group
    David Jones, D.V.M.
    The Cat Clinic of Louisville
    P.O. Box 4963
    Louisville, Ky 40204
    Phone 502-451-2673 for location
    Massachusetts
    Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
    Grafton
    Telephone: (508) 839-7966
    Michigan
    Pet Loss Support Hotline
    College of Veterinary Medicine
    Michigan State University, Suite G100
    East Lansing 48824
    Telephone: 1-517-432-2696
    Hotline operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 P.M., Eastern time. During the summer, on Tuesday and Thursday only.
    Minnesota
    University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine
    Minneapolis
    Telephone: (612) 625-1919The Broken Bond Pet Loss Hot Line/Support Group
    Rochester
    Telephone: (507) 289-8169
    New Jersey
    Pet Friends, Inc.
    Moorestown
    Telephone: (800) 404-7387St. Hubert’s Giralda
    Madison
    Telephone: (973) 377-7094
    New York
    Capitol Region Pet Loss Network
    Albany
    Telephone: (518) 448-5677Animal Medical Center
    New York
    Telephone: (212) 838-8100

    ASPCA
    New York
    Telephone: (212) 876-7700

    Bide-A-Wee Foundation
    New York
    Telephone: (212) 532-6395

    Cornell University
    Ithaca
    Telephone: (607) 253-3932

    The Animal Medical Center
    510 East 62nd Street, Manhattan
    Human Resources Office
    New York City
    Phone 212-838-8100

    Barbara Myers
    29 Lyman Ave
    Staten Island, NY 10305
    718-720-5548
    Certified Grief Therapist
    First Consultation is available without cost.

    Ohio
    Ohio State University
    Columbus
    Telephone: (614) 292-1823
    Oregon
    Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital Pet Loss Support Services.
    Providing free pet loss support groups in the Portland, Oregon area since 1986.
    Telephone: (503) 234-2061.
    Email: etjournl@teleport.com
    Visit their website at www.dovelewis.org
    Pennsylvania
    Healing Works: Specialized counseling for grief and loss, pet therapy available.
    1644 W. Walnut Street, rear
    Allentown, PA 18102
    Telephone: 610-432-2168University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
    Philadelphia
    Telephone: (215) 898-4525
    Utah
    Elaine Winter, LCSW
    1414 E 4500 S Suite 4
    Salt Lake City, UT 84117
    Telepone: 801-272-9555
    Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in Pet Bereavement Counseling
    Virginia
    Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
    Blacksburgh
    Telephone: (540) 231-8038
    Washington
    Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Pet Loss Hotline
    Pullman, Washington
    Telephone: (509) 335-5704
    E-mail: plhl@vetmed.wsu.edu
    Web: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/plhl
    Wisconsin

    The Rainbow Passage, Pet Loss Support and Bereavement Center
    Grafton, WI
    Telephone: (414) 376-0340
    E-mail: douglasc@execpc.com

    Pet Urns:

    AMG Custom Urns 
    Here at AMG Custom Urns we want to help those animals by having a easier life with us by giving them a place to live, food, vets, toys and everything until there last breath, that means there cremation, urns, casket, services all that for pet lovers and other charity’s, from our personal account, every urns bought from us 2.50$ will also go to a charity in need. when you by a urn from us you choose the charity of your choice, this way everybody will be part of this, please visit our web site at http://woodurn.webs.com for size and price or even if you have more question right us at g_lacroix1@hotmail.com Hope to hear from you soon, from all those animals and from us, thank you! 
    Gaby Lacroix (Owner)