The death of your family pet may also be your childrens’ first experience with loss and grief. The articles in our Veterinary Wisdom® Resource Center help you teach your children how to express grief in emotionally healthy ways.
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Marty Tousley, CNS-BC, FT, DCC (Distance Credentialed Counselor)
GriefHealing.com
TousleyM@aol.com
The Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital
ArgusInstitute.colostate.edu
argus@colostate.edu
Online Grief Resources
A Hole in My Heart – A Child’s Guide to Pet Loss (video)
The First Year of Grief: Help for the Journey by Marty Tousley, CNS-BC, FT, DCC, Distance Credentialed Counselor
Pet Loss Helplines
ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline
877-474-3310
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/end-life-care
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Pet Loss Helpline
630-325-1600
http://www.chicagovma.org/pet-loss-support/
Cornell University Pet Loss Support Line
(staffed by Cornell veterinary students)
607-253-3932
www.vet.cornell.edu/Org/Petloss/
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine C.A.R.E. (Companion Animal Related Emotions) Pet Loss Helpline
(staffed by University of Illinois veterinary students from 1pm-6pm Central Time, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If calling outside these times, leave a message and it will be returned within 24 hours.) 217-244-CARE (2273)
vetmed.illinois.edu/animal-care/care-pet-loss-helpline
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support Hotline
517-432-2696
cvm.msu.edu/hospital/services/pet-loss-support
Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline
(staffed by trained student volunteers)
508-839-7966
www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss/
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support
540-231-8038
www.vetmed.vt.edu/vet-memorial/support.asp
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support
866-266-8635 or local 509-335-5704
www.vetmed.wsu.edu/PLHl/
Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital
970-297-1242
csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/vth/diagnostic-and-support/argus/Pages/default.aspx
Other Resources
Veterinary Wisdom® Pet Parents Facebook Group
www.facebook.com/groups/petparentswisdom/
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