Pet Loss Support
Grieving the loss of a companion animal can be deeply painful and may feel just as heartbreaking as losing a family member or friend. Everyone experiences grief differently, and it's important to give yourself the time and space to process your emotions.
Our compassionate team can provide information about pet loss support hotlines, grief support organizations, and other trusted resources that may help you during this difficult time.
Resources for Coping with Loss
Losing a beloved cat can be an incredibly difficult experience. While everyone’s grieving process is unique, connecting with pet loss support resources can provide comfort, understanding, and guidance during this challenging time.
Our team can help direct you to trusted pet loss hotlines, support organizations, and other resources that may assist you as you navigate the loss of your companion animal.
Pet Loss Hotline
The Pet Compassion Careline is staffed 24/7 exclusively by Master's and Ph.D. level clinicians. For more information, call (855) 245-8214.
Tufts Pet Loss Helpline
Tufts Pet Loss Support helps pet owners who have lost an animal companion and seeks to serve the community at large by providing resources for people grieving the loss of a pet.
The helpline is staffed from 6 pm to 9 pm Monday through Thursday and has 24-hour voicemail. Calls left on the voicemail will be returned during the next shift. For more information, call (508) 839-7966.
Pet Loss Support
The Seattle Humane Society offers a place for you to work through the grief process. For more information call (425) 641-0080 or email petloss@seattlehumane.org
Virtual Pet Loss Support Group
Groups take place virtually on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, from 10 am to 12 pm. RSVP to petloss@seattlehumane.org with VIRTUAL PLSG in the subject line.