Pet Loss Websites and Grief Support Hotlines
1-888-332-7738
A special toll-free number for grieving pet owners
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Stephanie LaFarge, Ph.D
(800) 946-4646 pin# 140-7211 and leave your number
Colorado State University, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Argus Institute Client Support Service
Argus Clinic Line: 970-297-1242 | Website
Support Groups and Counseling
Dana Durrance, M.A.
(719) 636-1036
Homeward Bound Pet Memorial Center and Crematorium
318 Karen Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
This is a walk-in group that is free of charge. It meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Homeward Bound Pet Memorial Center and Crematorium.
Individual Pet Grief Counseling
Patricia A. Levy, PhD
(719) 549-2769
Books for Children
Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm
A Special Place for Charlee: A Child’s Companion Through Pet Loss by Debra Morehead
A Gift From Rex by Jim Kramer, DVM
Tear Soup by Pat Schweibert and Chuck DeKlyen
The Tenth Good Things About Barney by Judith Vorst
Annie Loses Her Leg But Finds Her Way by Sandra J Philipson
Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids by Alan Wolfelt, PhD
Goodbye Mouse by Robie Harris
Remembering My Pet by Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD and Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette
When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
