12/23/2025
Grieving the loss of a beloved pet can feel especially heavy—especially during the holidays. 🤍 If you or someone you love is hurting, please know this: you’re not alone. We see you, and we are here for you.
Here are a few free resources that offer support, understanding, and a safe space to grieve:
🐾 Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB) – Free live chat support
https://www.aplb.org/chat-room/
📞 Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/impact/community-impact/pet-loss-resources-and-support
📞 Tufts University Pet Loss Support Helpline
https://vet.tufts.edu/pet-loss-support-helpline
💙 Best Friends Animal Society – Pet Loss Grief Resources
https://bestfriends.org/pet-care-resources/grieving-loss-pet-resources-coping
🌈 The Tilly Project – List of Pet Loss Hotlines
https://thetillyproject.org/pet-loss-hotlines/
Grief looks different for everyone—adults and children alike—and there is no “right” way to move through it. Be gentle with yourself. We’re holding space for you. Thank you New River Veterinary Specialists for this thoughtful reminder. 💙