Pet Loss & Grief

MVMC Pet Loss Support Group

Held virtually on the first Monday of the month from 6-7pm, this online group helps owners or caregivers who are experiencing grief and loss after saying goodbye to a companion animal.

Tranquil Waters

The staff at Tranquil Waters understands how incredibly difficult it is to say goodbye to a beloved family member, and have curated a number of recommended resources to help you through when the time comes.

Losing Lulu

Founded in January of 2018, Losing Lulu is the online Facebook grief support group that helps people to find support after losing an animal companion or family member to a behavioral euthanasia.

Online Pet Loss Support

The staff at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida recognize, respect, and support the human-animal bond. We hope that after reading the material in this website you will understand that it is natural to grieve the loss of a beloved animal friend and that you are not alone in your grief.

Pet Loss Support Hotline

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University 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.

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As @fema's Disaster Preparedness Month comes to a close, we remind everyone to prepare not only themselves, but their pets as well. As you put together your disaster preparedness kit, remember that no matter the type of emergency, it’s always important to have updated and accurate contact information for:

☎️ Your local first responders (911 and non-emergency contact information)
☎️ Your local animal shelters (like AWS if you live in York County)
☎️ Animal control officers (usually reached through the police or sheriff non-emergency number)

Bookmarking their websites and following them on social media is a great way to keep in touch during an emergency. These points of contact could help in a multitude of ways by providing information, safety, or resources for you and your pet during a disaster. Your County Animal Response Team (CART), part of your county’s emergency management agency may also offer resources. In times of great emergency, AWS partners with local emergency organizations to provide a safe haven for pets when their people must evacuate and enter a local emergency shelter.

For more information on disaster preparedness for your pet, visit our website: https://animalwelfaresociety.org/helpful-resources/disaster-preparedness/