Resources

Pet Loss Community
Pet Loss Community supports pet parents as they navigate the difficult journey of pet loss. They offer online, virtual group, and virtual one-on-one support for those grieving the loss of a beloved companion as well as anticipatory grief support for those who are contending with an illness or impending loss. Use coupon code PAWSATPEACE to get one month free of any of their offerings. For more information, visit their website.

Pet Loss Support (individual and group) with April Lang
April Lang, LCSW SEP, is a psychotherapist in private practice in NYC. One of her specialties/interests is working with people who are suffering from the loss of their animal family members, as well as those struggling with anticipatory grief. Sessions are on Zoom and she can be reached at aprillang23@gmail.com or 212-577-1357. For more information, please check out her website.

Animal Medical Center Pet Loss Support
Animal Medical Center hosts two support groups: one for people who have experienced the loss of a pet in the last 3 months, and another for people who have experienced the loss of their pet in the last 4-12 months and beyond. Each group meets twice a month. Both groups are free and open to the public but space is limited. For more information and to register, visit them online.

Pet Loss Support Group with Dr. Susan Cohen
This support group is run by Dr. Susan Cohen, DSW, and meets on the second Wednesday of each month at West Village Veterinary Hospital. For more information or to register, email Dr. Cohen at susanpcohen@msn.com or call West Village Veterinary Hospital at 212-633-7400.

Lauren Seeley, Death Doula
Lauren is an end-of-life care provider for both humans and pets. She helps with planning for the next transition in your beloved pet’s life as well as grief support. She does home visits and virtual care and can be present on the days you feel will be the hardest during, before, and after the transition. She offers comfort and resources to navigate during this time and holds space for feelings that come up. The best way to reach Lauren is by email at laurenseeley81@gmail.com.

Tufts Pet Loss Support Hotline
Tufts Pet Loss Support helps pet owners who have lost an animal companion and provides resources for people grieving the loss of a pet. The hotline is staffed from 6 pm to 9 pm Monday through Thursday EST and has 24-hour voicemail. Calls left on the voicemail will be returned at the next scheduled shift.

Reddit: r/petloss
r/petloss is a community of support for pet owners whose pets have passed away.

Need support now? Dial 988 24 hours a day.
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Text or call 988.

Marianne Huntington
Marianne Huntington, a New York City based artist has been painting portraits of pets and people for over 10 years. She also specializes in painting landscapes, still life’s fashion illustrations and more. Her mediums are mostly in oils and watercolors.

Marianne’s work has been displayed in galleries throughout NYC and Westchester as well as her studio in Manhattan. Please visit www.Mhunt.net to view her work.

Keeley Waite
Keeley Waite is an artist from Hawaii currently based in New York City. He has loved animals since before he could walk or talk. He earned a BFA in Illustration from California State University, Fullerton, and his work has been featured in exhibitions and literary magazines.

Eterneva: Turn your pet’s ashes into a diamond
We have recently partnered with Eterneva, a very special company that takes 1/2 cup of your pet’s ashes and grows a diamond that you will cherish for life. We chose Eterneva because they are a small, American-based company that shares our core values in bringing the highest honor to your pet. They also bring you with them on every step of your pet’s journey to becoming a diamond.

Pets are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is an incredible organization that is near and dear to our hearts. Through a network of partners and volunteers, they help vulnerable New Yorkers with physical and financial obstacles (with particular emphasis on low-income older adults and individuals living with illness or disability) care for their pets. Paws at Peace makes a small donation to PAWS New York in honor of every pet we serve. They are always in need of volunteers and donations. Visit their site to learn more about volunteering or to make a donation.