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Pet Loss HotlinesGrief and depression are just as real over the loss of a pet as they are over the loss of a person. A number of programs and hotlines are available to help grieving owners cope with the loss of a pet.Locally, The SPCA of Texas offers an innovative and dynamic program designed to help those who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. The SPCA's Pet Grief Counseling program offers comfort, guidance and support as well as tools that can help facilitate grief recovery. Telephone counseling is available by calling 214-461-5131. All calls are returned within 24 hours. The Pet Grief Counseling Support group meets the first Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the SPCA headquarters located at 2400 Lone Star Drive in Dallas. In addition, several veterinary colleges offer pet loss support hotlines for grieving pet owners. These hotlines are staffed by trained veterinary students who volunteer their time to help those devastated by the loss of a pet. Hours may vary during school breaks and holidays. There are also resources available on the internet (do a search on "pet loss"). If you are grieving the loss of a beloved pet, our sympathies are with you. University of California - Davis School of Veterinary Medicine 800-565-1526 Monday through Friday 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pacific time Summer Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm COLORADO Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hopsital 970-297-1242 FLORIDA University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine 352-392-4700, extension 4080 Leave a message any time; a volunteer will call back in the evening ILLINOIS University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine 877-394-2273 Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. Central time IOWA Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine 888-478-7574 September-April: Daily 6 to 9 p.m. Central time May-August: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Central time MASSACHUSETTS Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University 508-839-7966 During the academic year: Monday through Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Eastern time During the summer: hours vary MICHIGAN Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine 517-432-2696 Tuesday through Thurday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern time NEW YORK Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine 607-253-3932 Tuesday through Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Eastern time OHIO Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine 614-292-1823 Monday through Friday 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern time Saturday, Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time VIRGINIA Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine 540-231-8038 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Eastern time WASHINGTON Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine 509-335-5704 Monday through Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pacific time Saturday 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Pacific time Back to the Dachshund Resource Library |