Pet Loss and Grief

Buffalo Companion Animal Clinic is aware of the vast amount of information available on the internet. Our team has taken the time and  evaluated the following sites. We trust the information the listed websites provide to you.

 

Websites

Argus Institute at Colorado State University
www.vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus

The Argus Institute provides free grief counseling and resources relating to pet loss and support to those making end-of-life decisions for their pets.

 

Pet Loss
www.petloss.com

Online platform dedicated to companion animal loss and grief. They offer a grief support chat room, a grief support message board, an online candle ceremony on Mondays, and informational resources.

 

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
www.aplb.org

APLB has a pet loss and anticipatory grief chat room as well as resources regarding end of life and pet memorials.

 

Peaceful Passing for Pets
www.peacefulpassingforpets.org

Peaceful Passing for Pets provides home hospice care and symptom management for pets and grief support for the people that love them.

 

Hotlines

Lap of Love Pet Loss and Bereavement Hotline
www.lapoflove.com/our-services/teleadvice

(855) 352-5683
Answered Monday – Friday from 10am to 9pm EST.

 

Tufts Pet Loss Support Hotline at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
www.vet.tufts.edu/petloss/

Pet Loss Support Hotline
(508) 839-7966
Answered Monday – Friday from 5pm to 8pm CST. There is a 24-hour voicemail option as well. 

 

Crisis Text Line
www.crisistextline.org

Text HOME to 741-741

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
If you are struggling and need support, these are not pet loss specific but are answered 24/7.

 

Counseling

Family Means Center for Grief and Loss
www.familymeans.org/

The Center for Grief & Loss offers specialized therapy for complicated grief, trauma and life transitions. 

 

Pet Loss Support Groups in the Twin Cities Area

Companion Animal Love, Loss & Memories Group (CALLM)
www.vmc.umn.edu/about-us/specialties-services/social-work-services/companion-animal-love-loss-memories-group-callm

University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
Second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30pm – 8pm
Preregistration and screening is required: 612-624-9372 

 

At Home Euthanasia Services

For those preferring at-home euthanasia, here are helpful resources:

 

MN Pets
www.mnpets.com
612-354-8500

 

MN Home Pet Euthanasia
www.petlossathome.com
877-219-4811

 

Lap of Love
www.lapoflove.com
612-314-3003 

 

Blue Skies Euthanasia
www.blueskiespet.com
651-332-4763