Pet Loss Support - Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Provides supportive services for individuals who have experienced the loss of a beloved companion animal. Services include: Chat Room: Offers free, scheduled, live sessions online in a group chat platform with trained volunteer pet loss specialists who are available to offer support for those grieving the loss or anticipating the loss of a beloved companion animal. Online Video Support Group Program: An online group video session hosted by a pet loss grief support specialist. Provides a safe and private space to meet others who are going through similar loss of a beloved companion animal. Visit website to view the video support group schedule. Directory of Services: Provides a comprehensive listing of service providers who are local and online that provide animal chaplain services, animal hospitals, in-home euthanasia, no-charge support groups, partnerships, pet cemeteries, pet loss counselors, pet loss support groups, and other resources. Online Guides and Recommended Readings: Information and guides to help individuals understand the grief journey, cope with grief, and understand euthanasia. Lists a selection of books that cater to all groups and backgrounds to help individuals heal. Volunteer Opportunities: Individuals can become a trained volunteer to host chat rooms and other administrative positions. Volunteers must complete an APLB Pet Loss Grief Specialist training and participate in a brief internship program prior to starting.
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Last assured
02/15/2024
Physical Address
7014 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Hours
- Chat room: 8 am - 10 pm ET Monday - Friday and the 1st Saturday of each month; 2 - 4 pm ET Sunday - Online video support groups: 7 pm - 9 pm ET Saturday and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Application process
Visit website to sign up as a member. Each level comes with member benefits.
Fee
Membership Fees: Bronze are free; silver $39 per year; platinum $99 per year; professional $169 per year; professional plus $299 per year
Eligibility
Open to all who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal
Service area
MN
Agency info
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Provides comprehensive training for professionals in the veterinary, mental health, and pet industry fields with relevant, up-to-date educational tools to advance their knowledge in offering front-line support to grieving families. Offers pet support services and resources to honor the human/animal bond.