I thought it would be helpful to have a listing of Pet Loss Support Hotlines for those needing additional support. Individuals who offer hotline pet loss support vary greatly in their training, education, experience and expertise with no minimum standard of care or training required. Please note: Pet loss can trigger difficult emotional responses that warrant professional help which is beyond the scope and training of most Pet Loss Hotlines. While they can provide compassionate support, they are unable to evaluate human mental health issues and do not provide mental health counseling.
Tucson Pet Loss Hotline
Telephone: (520) 349-8094
C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline, University of Illinois
Telephone: (217) 244-2273 or (877) 394-2273 (toll free)
Pet Loss Support Hotline
College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University
East Lansing 48824
Telephone: 1-517-432-2696
The Sheba Pet Loss Line
Telephone: (615) 724-0228
24/7 operation
Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Hotline Grief Counseling Hotline: 877-GRIEF-10 or (877-474-3310).
Lap of Love Veterinarian Hospice Pet Loss Resource Line: 855-352-5683
Utah State University Hotline
Pet Loss Support Hotline: 435-757-4540Email: petloss@usu.edu
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine New York
Pet Loss Support Hotline: 607-253-3932
Iams Pet Loss Support; 888-332-7738
Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine
Pet Loss Support Hotline: 517-432-2696
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Texas, Pet Grief Counseling Support Line (Serves North Texas) 214-461-5131
University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Social Work Helpline: 865-755-8839
Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Pet Loss Hotline: 866-266-8635 – Local: 509-335-5704
National Suicide Prevention Life Line: 800-273-8255