Pet Loss Support Resource Center
Our services include support groups, individual support, and our Journey Course.
Behavioral Euthanasia
For pet parents who have been faced with saying goodbye to their beloved companion due to severe behavioral concerns.
Cost: Free
Anticipatory Grief
For pet parents who are experiencing distress before the loss of their loved one and supported by fellow pet parents.
Cost: Free
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
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
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
Christiana Saia, GC-C
Certified Grief Coach
Kelly Cormier, CGE
Certified Grief Coach
Kaitlin Olmstead, MSW
Certified Grief Coach
Cristina Perez, CGC
Certified Grief Coach
Arms of Love Journal
Download our free pet loss journal to help you through the first year after saying goodbye.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common FAQs about Lap of Love Pet Loss Support services.
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.
Share Your Experience
Share how our Pet Loss Support services helped you during this hard time.
Explore Lap of Love's pet loss support resources to help you cope after the loss of your pet.
Learn more about our services:
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