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Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine - Pet Loss Support Hotline

Phone: 607-218-7457
Hours: Monday-Friday 6-9 p.m. EST; Saturday 12-9 p.m. EST; Sunday 12-9 p.m. EST
Staffing: volunteer veterinary students trained with professional grief counselors

Source: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

Tufts University Pet Loss Support Helpline

Phone: 508-839-7966
Hours: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday EST
Voicemail: 24-hour voicemail; calls are returned at the next scheduled shift

Source: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Pet Loss Helpline

Phone: 630-325-1600
Leave a message; trained volunteers return calls
Callbacks: 7-9 p.m. CT

Source: Chicago Veterinary Medical Association press release

Source: Chicago Veterinary Medical Association helpline volunteers

University of Tennessee Veterinary Social Work Helpline

Phone: 865-755-8839
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am to 5 pm
If not immediately available, calls are returned as soon as possible

Source: University of Tennessee Center for Veterinary Social Work

Colorado State University Argus Wellness and Support

Support phone: 970-297-1242 (voicemail)
Complimentary services: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Office phone: 970-297-4143

Source: Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Michigan State University Pet Loss Support Group

Remote meeting: second and fourth Thursdays of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Phone access: 646-876-9923
When prompted, please enter the meeting ID: 948 7718 2658 # (pound). The system will ask for a participant ID number, but that can be skipped.

Source: Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Other U.S. Institutional Support

UC Davis Veterinary Hospital Pet Loss Support Group

Once per month, 90-minute pet loss support group via Zoom
Generally meets the third Thursday of each month from 3:30-5 p.m. Pacific Time
2026 meeting dates are listed on the official page

Source: UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

University of Florida Pet Loss Support

Official pet loss support page with grief resources and coping materials
Includes topics such as coping with guilt, holidays, self-care, memorializing a pet, and signs of healing

Source: University of Florida Animal Hospitals

University of Missouri Pet Loss Support Group

The group assists current and former clients who are struggling with the loss of a pet
The page says meetings are taking place on Wednesdays
Clients may use the sign-up form or contact the listed social worker

Source: University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine

Purdue University Veterinary Hospital Client Support

Pet Grief and Loss Online Support resources are listed on the client support page
The page also links to community resources, counseling, memorial ideas, and pet loss support materials

Source: Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

Ohio State Honoring the Bond

Social work services are available to owners of animal patients of the Veterinary Medical Center during weekdays
The resources page includes pet loss hotlines/websites, online support groups, in-person support groups, reading lists, and memorials

Source: The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center

Source: Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center pet loss resources

Washington State University Pet Loss Resources

WSU says it offers online resources and advice in addition to in-person gatherings for those mourning the loss of a pet
WSU also maintains a Pet Memorial Program for grieving pet owners

Source: Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Source: Washington State University Pet Memorial Program

These third-party resources are provided for reference only. Please confirm phone numbers, hours, and availability directly with the source before using them.

Michigan State University Pet Loss Support Group

Remote meeting: second and fourth Thursdays of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Phone access: 646-876-9923

When prompted, please enter the meeting ID: 948 7718 2658 # (pound). The system will ask for a participant ID number, but that can be skipped.

Other U.S. Institutional Support

UC Davis Veterinary Hospital Pet Loss Support Group

Once per month, 90-minute pet loss support group via Zoom
Generally meets the third Thursday of each month from 3:30-5 p.m. Pacific Time
2026 meeting dates are listed on the official page

Source: UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

University of Florida Pet Loss Support

Official pet loss support page with grief resources and coping materials
Includes topics such as coping with guilt, holidays, self-care, memorializing a pet, and signs of healing

Source: University of Florida Animal Hospitals

University of Missouri Pet Loss Support Group

The group assists current and former clients who are struggling with the loss of a pet
The page says meetings are taking place on Wednesdays
Clients may use the sign-up form or contact the listed social worker

Source: University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine

Purdue University Veterinary Hospital Client Support

Pet Grief and Loss Online Support resources are listed on the client support page
The page also links to community resources, counseling, memorial ideas, and pet loss support materials

Source: Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

Ohio State Honoring the Bond

Social work services are available to owners of animal patients of the Veterinary Medical Center during weekdays
The resources page includes pet loss hotlines/websites, online support groups, in-person support groups, reading lists, and memorials

Source: The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center

Source: Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center pet loss resources

Washington State University Pet Loss Resources

WSU says it offers online resources and advice in addition to in-person gatherings for those mourning the loss of a pet
WSU also maintains a Pet Memorial Program for grieving pet owners

Source: Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Source: Washington State University Pet Memorial Program

Pet Loss Hotlines and Phone Support

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine - Pet Loss Support Hotline

Tufts University Pet Loss Support Helpline

Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Pet Loss Helpline

University of Tennessee Veterinary Social Work Helpline

Colorado State University Argus Wellness and Support

Michigan State University Pet Loss Support Group

Other U.S. Institutional Support

UC Davis Veterinary Hospital Pet Loss Support Group

University of Florida Pet Loss Support

University of Missouri Pet Loss Support Group

Purdue University Veterinary Hospital Client Support

Ohio State Honoring the Bond

Washington State University Pet Loss Resources

Pet Loss Hotlines and Phone Support

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine - Pet Loss Support Hotline

Tufts University Pet Loss Support Helpline

Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Pet Loss Helpline

University of Tennessee Veterinary Social Work Helpline

Colorado State University Argus Wellness and Support

Michigan State University Pet Loss Support Group

Other U.S. Institutional Support

UC Davis Veterinary Hospital Pet Loss Support Group

University of Florida Pet Loss Support

University of Missouri Pet Loss Support Group

Purdue University Veterinary Hospital Client Support

Ohio State Honoring the Bond

Washington State University Pet Loss Resources