

For everyone who is grieving the loss of a beloved furry family member, please know that we are here for you. It helps to express yourself in whichever way works best for you, in order to move out of the intensity of the pain. It takes a lot of time, believe me, I know firsthand. It's been only two months since I lost the furry love of my life, Blackie. I think of him every day.
Please have comfort in knowing that your pet is with you in your heart and memories forever. Somehow this thought gives me peace deep down, and I hope it does for you too. If you would like to light a virtual candle in your pet's name, follow this link. It's very comforting. Just cut and paste into your browser address bar if the link isn't clickable:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng
Feel free to add to this post with notes of your own. This is your group and we want to hear from you :) Read below for important grief hotline information. Carolyn
Pet Loss Hotlines (Grief Counseling)
Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff
For many people, losing a pet may be one of the saddest experiences they will ever have. We know and understand how the death of a beloved friend and companion can be heartbreaking. Talking to someone who understands your grief is a way to help the healing process begin. If you do not know of anyone to talk to, you may wish to call one of the pet loss hotlines listed below. Caring people there can listen and help. They're only a phone call away.
Phone Numbers
530-752-3602 or
800-565-1526 Staffed by University of California-Davis veterinary students.
Website: www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/petloss/index.htm
630-325-1600 Staffed by Chicago VMA veterinarians and staffs.
970-491-4143 Staffed by Colorado State University - Argus Institute counselors.
Website: www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu/grief.htm
607-253-3932 Staffed by Cornell University veterinary students.
Website: web.vet.cornell.edu/public/petloss/
352-392-4700;
then dial 1 and 4080 Staffed by Florida veterinary students.
Website: neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/alt_med/petgrief/petloss.htm
217-244-2273 (CARE) or
877-394-2273 (CARE) Staffed by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine students.
Website: www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/
517-432-2696 Staffed by Michigan State University veterinary students.
Website: cvm.msu.edu/petloss/index.htm
614-292-1823 Staffed by Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine students.
E-Mail: petloss@osu.edu
Purdue University's Center for the Human-Animal Bond
Website: http://www.vet.purdue.edu/chab/bond.htm
508-839-7966 Staffed by Tufts University veterinary students.
Website: www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss/
540-231-8038 Staffed by Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
Website: www.vetmed.vt.edu/Organization/Clinical/petloss/petloss.html
509-335-5704 Staffed by Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine students.
Website: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/plhl/index.htm

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