Welcome to the Pet Loss Help and Hotline Numbers Page of Chance's Spot Pet Loss and Support Resources

If you feel as though you need to speak with someone immediately regarding the loss of a pet, Chance's Spot suggests the following toll-free, local, and long distance pet loss support phone numbers and web site support addresses. In the event that you are unable to find assistance at these resources, please refer to your local phonebook for crisis intervention numbers.

Toll Free Listings

Pet Loss Support Hotline at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Toll Free: 800- 565-1526

Iams Pet Loss Support Center
Toll Free: 888-332-7738 (Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm)

Iowa State University Pet-Loss Support Hotline
Toll Free: 888-478-7574

University of Illinois CARE Help Line
Toll Free: 877-394-2273

Local and Long Distance Listings

ASPCA Grief Counseling
Phone: 212-876-7700 ext. 4355 or Pager: 800-946-4646, PIN 1407211

Chicago Veterinary Medical Association in conjunction with the Delta Society
Phone: 708-603-3994
Consultation and call is free except for applicable long distance charges. Offers pet loss support counseling. Calls are returned 7 to 9pm, M-F, however messages can be left anytime.

Colorado State University
Phone: 970-491-1242
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 am-5 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am-noon

Louisiana State University Best Friend Gone Project
You may reach the Best Friend Gone counselors by calling Stephanie Johnson at: 225-578-9547

Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 517-432-2696
Consultation and call are free except for applicable long distance charges. When counselor returns a call, charges will be reversed. Offers pet loss support counseling. Hotline is staffed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm EST, however messages can be left anytime.

Pet Loss Support Hotline, Cornell University
Phone: 607-253-3932

Pet Loss Support Hotline-Staffed by Tufts University veterinary students
Phone: 508-839-7966

Pet Loss and Human Bereavement Education Program
Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 614-292-1823

University of Florida at Gainesville, College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 904-392-4700, ext. 4080
Consultation is free, except for applicable long distance charges. Calls are returned at no charge. Offers pet loss support counseling. Calls are returned 7 to 9pm EST, 7 days a week, however messages can be left anytime.

University of Illinois CARE Help Line
Phone: 217-244-2273
Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9 pm

University of Minnesota
Phone: 612-624-4747

University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Phone: 215-898-4529

University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 865-755-8839
Web: http://utcvmfs1.vet.utk.edu/VSW
Support line is Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
Support group is every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30. The 1st and 3rd Tuesdays are traditional support groups and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays are an art group. Groups meet at the UT Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 2407 River Dr., Knoxville, TN 37996. Individual, couple or family sessions, in person or by phone are offered and provided for free.

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 540-231-8038
Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 pm

Washington State University - WSU Pet Loss Hotline
Phone: 509-335-5704
Web: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/PLHl/
Phones are normally staffed during the semester on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6:30 - 9:00 PM, and Saturday 1:00-3:00 PM Pacific Time. Messages can be left for our staff 24 hours a day. All messages will Phone be returned collect as soon as possible during our normal operating hours.

Websites

Cornell University: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Org/Petloss/

Pet Love & Loss Network: www.alln.org

Pet-Loss: www.pet-loss.net

Tufts University: www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss