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Pet Loss Support Resource Center
Information about our support group offerings and other helpful tools.
Pet Loss Support Groups
Our grief coaches present free, listen-and-learn sessions for those struggling with loss. Anyone who has experienced the loss of a pet is welcome to attend.
Cost: Free
Individual Support
Our 1:1 individual support sessions are tailored to provide personalized support on how to heal following the loss of your beloved pet.
Cost: $50.00 for a 50-minute session
Pet Loss Journey Courses
This virtual program is designed for pet parents who wish to gain additional knowledge and support regarding the loss of their pet.
Cost: $149.00 for the program
Our specialty support groups focus on targeted topics that cater to specific grief needs. These small groups provide a more intimate and personalized experience, and members will have the opportunity to share and receive guidance from a professional grief coach. Sessions emphasize healthy coping skills, grief reactions, and honoring the life of your furry family member. Anyone who has experienced the death of a pet is welcome to attend. Meetings take place virtually via Zoom.
Anticipatory Grief Group ($10)
For pet parents who are facing grief and distress before their loved one's passing.
Behavioral Euthanasia Support Group ($10)
For pet parents who have said goodbye to their beloved companion due to severe behavioral issues.
Unexpected or Traumatic Loss Support ($10)
For pet parents dealing with sudden or unexpected grief following a traumatic event, accident, or the loss of a pet at an unexpected age.
A Year and Beyond Grief Support Group ($10)
Dedicated to pet parents who are beyond the first anniversary of their loved one's passing.
Navigating Grief - The First Two Months ($10)
Designed for pet parents who lost their beloved pet within the past two months.
Cat Parents' Grief Support Group ($10)
Focused on pet parents who are mourning the loss of a cherished feline companion.
Pet Loss Support Group for Men ($10)
![Christiana Christiana](https://petloss.lapoflove.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pet%20Loss%20Support/Christiana.png?width=125&height=125&name=Christiana.png)
Christiana Saia, GC-C
Certified Grief Coach
![Kelly Kelly](https://petloss.lapoflove.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pet%20Loss%20Support/Kelly.png?width=125&height=125&name=Kelly.png)
Kelly Cormier, CGE
Certified Grief Coach
![Kaitlin Kaitlin](https://petloss.lapoflove.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pet%20Loss%20Support/Kaitlin.png?width=125&height=125&name=Kaitlin.png)
Kaitlin Olmstead, MSW
Certified Grief Coach
![Cristina Cristina](https://petloss.lapoflove.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cristina.png?width=125&height=125&name=Cristina.png)
Cristina Perez, CGC
Certified Grief Coach
Pet Memorial Keepsakes
Unique hand-picked items to help you memorialize your beloved pet.
Pet Memorials
Leave a heartfelt tribute to your pet who has crossed the rainbow bridge on our memorial page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 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