Pet Bereavement Groups
Veterinary Specialty Center Pet Loss Support Group
VSC has multiple no-cost support groups for people who have lost pets. These groups are run by a licensed mental health professional. Please contact John Mysz , LCSW, VSW for more information. (847) 499-5776 or JMysz@vetspecialty.com
Wings – Pet Loss Support Group
The CVMA provides a Pet Loss Support Group called Wings.
Wings hosts a Zoom Meeting on the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30-9:00 pm.
www.chicagovma.org/pet-loss-support
Working Through Pet Loss
The Anti-Cruelty Society offers this free group program.
The group meets virtually via the video app Zoom, monthly, from 6–7:30 p.m.
Complete your reservation.
Siempre a tu Lado
Grupo de apoyo virtual por la pérdida de una mascota
Mensual virtual (por Zoom) grupo, 60 minutos. Sesiones gratis.
petlosspsychotherapy.com
Pet Loss Grief Support Group
Animal Medical Clinic of Wheaton
To register or if you have any questions, please call 630-668-3700
amcw.reception@amcwheaton.com.
Healing Hearts Virtual Pet Support Group
Join Dr. Nancy Curotto from Pet Loss Psychotherapy for a 1-hour virtual support group.
The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 7-8 p.m.
Register here.
Online Resources
The Ohio State University’s Honoring the Bond program provides a multitude of resources, to help someone through the loss of their pet.
Pet Loss Support Page offers online resources, including local websites and information related to the loss of a pet.
The Argus Institute is a specialized service at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and offers online resource about navigating the end-of-life process.
Artículos en Español
Pérdida y duelo de una mascota
Qué saber sobre la eutanasia de mascotas
Ayudando a los niños a superar el duelo
El cáncer en las mascotas
Pet Loss Helplines
CVMA Pet Loss Helpline
(630) 325-1600
Free service for grieving pet owners.
Pet Loss Counselors
Dr. Linda Harper
www.drlindaharper.com
Phone: (708) 227-5330
Email: linda@drlindaharper.com
Nancy Curotto, Psy.D.
Se habla español
www.petlosspsychotherapy.com
Phone: (312) 409-7182
Email: petlosspsych@gmail.com
Yvette Camacho, LCPC
Se habla español
www.solwellnesschicago.com
Phone: (773) 609-2349
Email: intake@solwellnesschicago.com
Dr. Sarah Stram, DVM, LSW
BZA Behavioral Health
Locations in: Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and Lake in the Hills
Telehealth services offered
Phone: (847) 221-5622
Email: info@bzabehavioral.com
www.bzabehavioral.com
Support for Behavioral Euthanasia
Euthanasia for behavioral issues: A complicated and difficult decision
The Ohio State University Behavior Resource Guidebook
Behavioral Euthanasia grief support community: Losing Lulu