Grieving the loss of a pet is a deeply personal journey—one that deserves compassion, time, and support. Whether your loss was recent or long ago, this page is here to offer comfort, connection, and guidance. You are not alone. 📞 Pet Loss Support Hotlines Pet Compassion Careline (Canada & US) 1-855-245-8214 – Available 24/7 to help individuals dealing with pet loss and anticipatory grief. ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline (US) 1-877-474-3310 – Offers compassionate listening and practical support. Ontario Veterinary College – Pet Loss Support Line ovc.uoguelph.ca/petloss – Free confidential support from trained volunteers. 🧠 Grief Counseling & Online Support Pet Loss Support Group (Facebook) A safe space for people grieving the death of a pet. Search: Pet Loss Support Grief Healing Discussion Groups griefhealingdiscussiongroups.com – Forums moderated by certified grief counselors. Lap of Love Teleadvice lapoflove.com – End-of-life veterinary support including virtual grief counseling. 📚 Recommended Reading The Loss of a Pet by Dr. Wallace Sife A thorough, compassionate guide to grieving and recovery. Goodbye, Friend by Gary Kowalski Offers spiritual and emotional support during pet loss. When Your Pet Dies by Alan D. Wolfelt A grief workbook from one of North America’s top grief educators. 🖼️ Memory Wall Honor your pet’s life by sharing a tribute, photo, or memory on our Memory Wall. Every story adds to a shared space of healing. → Share a Tribute 📘 Free Grief Journal Download A printable journal to help you process memories, emotions, and healing—on your own time and in your own way. → Download the Grief Journal 🐕 Join the Community You don’t have to grieve in silence. Join our Facebook group or sign up for our support email series to receive heartfelt messages, shared stories, and gentle check-ins. ✍️ Stories & Healing Visit our blog for articles on: Coping after a sudden loss Helping children process grief Rituals and ways to honour a pet The long tail of love: remembering pets years later