Grief is one of the most normal and natural emotions that we can feel; yet it is one of the most misunderstood. Grief is a normal and unavoidable reaction to the loss of treasured loved one. At Good Shepherd, we recognize that grief often involves very painful and difficult feelings. We offer you these numbers of supporting people who are trained in the areas of loss and grief, and can provide assistance through the grieving process.
- University of California-Davis - (530)752-3602, or toll free (800)565-1526 weekdays, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Pacific Time (PT); www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccab/petloss.html
- Michigan State University - (517)432-2696; Tuesday to Thursday, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, ET; cvm.msu.edu/petloss/index.htm
- Chicago VMA veterinarians and staff - (630)325-1600; Leave voice-mail message; calls will be returned 7 pm to 9 pm, CT (Long-distance calls will be returned collect)
- Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine - (540)231-8038; Tuesday, Thursday, 6pm to 9 pm, ET
- Ohio State University - (614)292-1823; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, ET; voice-mail messages will be returned, collect, during operating hours
- Tufts University - (508)839-7966; Monday through Friday, 6 pm to 9 pm, ET; voice-mail messages will be returned daily, collect outside Massachusetts; www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss
- Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine - (888)ISU-PLSH (888-478-7574) Pet Loss Support Hotline; http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/animals/petloss/; operational seven days a week, 6pm to 9pm (CST) from Sept-April; Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 6:00-9:00 pm (CST) from May-August
- Cornell University - (607)253-3932 Pet Loss Support Hotline; Tuesday-Thursday 6-9pmET, messages will be returned.www.vet.cornell.edu/Org/PetLoss
- University of Illinois - (217)244-2273 or toll-free (877)394-2273(CARE); Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7-9 pm Central Time; www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE
- Argus Institute: Grief Resources, Colorado State University. For the Argus Institute office call (970) 491-4143
- Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine - (509) 335-5704, Pet Loss Hotline, www.vetmed.wsu.edu/PLHL/, staffed during the semester on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6:30 - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
- The Atlanta Humane Society - Mansell - 678-523-0025, Holly McNinch, MA, LAPC National Certified Counselor, Offers free grief group for pet loss on the first Saturday of each month from 11-12. Holly's email is: hdmcninch at gmail dot com
