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Pet Loss Support Resource Center

Our services include support groups, individual support, and our Journey Course.

    

Featured Group Sessions

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Behavioral Euthanasia

For pet parents who have been faced with saying goodbye to their beloved companion due to severe behavioral concerns. 

Cost: Free

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Anticipatory Grief

For pet parents who are experiencing distress before the loss of their loved one and supported by fellow pet parents.

Cost: Free

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Pet Loss Support Groups

A safe and compassionate environment for those who want to listen, share, and celebrate the life of their treasured pet with others who are suffering a similar loss. 

Cost: Free

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Personal Support

Our individual support sessions are for pet parents who desire personalized support on how to heal following the death of their beloved pet. 

Cost: $50.00 for a 50-minute session

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Pet Loss Journey Course

This 6-week course is designed for pet parents who wish to have an additional level of knowledge and support surrounding the death of their pet.

Cost: $149.00 for the 6-week course

Our Pet Loss Team
Christiana

Christiana Saia, GC-C
Certified Grief Coach

Kelly

Kelly Cormier, CGE
Certified Grief Coach

Kaitlin

Kaitlin Olmstead, MSW
Certified Grief Coach

Cristina

Cristina Perez, CGC
Certified Grief Coach

Facebook Pet Loss Support Community

facebook-iconAn accepting, safe space to share stories, get support, and read posts from others struggling with the loss of a pet.

 

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Arms of Love Journal

Download our free pet loss journal to help you through the first year after saying goodbye.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common FAQs about Lap of Love Pet Loss Support services.

 

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Pet Memorials

Leave a tribute to your pet who has crossed the rainbow bridge and the paw prints they've forever left on your heart.

 

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Share Your Experience

Share how our Pet Loss Support services helped you during this hard time.

Other Pet Loss and Grief Resources

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Explore Lap of Love's pet loss support resources to help you cope after the loss of your pet.

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Contact our Pet Loss Support Team with questions.

Important emergency and crisis services information:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text the 3-digit nationwide code: 988
Online chat, 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress. Prevention and crisis resources.  988lifeline.org

Suicide Hotline Numbers by State
Suicide prevention, awareness, and support
suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds from the Crisis Text Line’s secure online platform.
crisistextline.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
800-950-6264
Text NAMI to 741741
Confidential, free crisis counseling
nami.org/Home

211
Call 211 to get immediate, expert help and also to find on-going local support. www.211.org

Veterans Crisis Line
800-273-8255 (TALK), Press 1 or text 838255
24/7 service for veterans and their loved ones. veteranscrisisline.net

The Trevor Project
866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
24/7 crisis and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ people.
thetrevorproject.org

Listeners on Call
Connect anyone, anywhere, anytime with someone who has a related personal experience and is ready to listen. Visit their site for pricing information and to download their app. listenersoncall.com

National Depression Hotline
866-629-4564
24/7 nationwide hotline for people struggling with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
nationaldepressionhotline.org

"One of the best decisions I made was to attend online pet loss support groups offered by the veterinary network, Lap of Love, which offered free sessions (which happen every day) as well as a 6-week pet loss “journey” course for good measure." 

- Jen Reeder
  Pet Journalist

Read Jen's full article about her pup Peach and her grief journey published on Huffpost