We understand losing a family member is never an easy thing to overcome.
For that reason, we offer scheduled grief counseling and support groups.
We understand losing a family member is never an easy thing to overcome.
For that reason, we offer scheduled grief counseling and support groups.
Below is a list of other local and national resources that allow you to connect with others grieving in the same way. Do not be afraid or uneasy to contact or utilize these groups. Sometimes it’s what you need to comfort the feeling of loss.
Our Pet Loss Library features articles written by grief professionals that will address many of the questions you may have when dealing with the loss of a pet. It also contains articles and stories from others who have experienced a similar loss.
Publications on grieving.
Personal tributes and stories to our loved ones.
Questions and insight from grief professionals.
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the shelter’s community room. Free; all welcome.
Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304
703–746–4774
Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm
Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 4500 West Ox Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030
703–830–1100
Meets every second Tuesday 7 pm at the CRRL
Contact Animal Rites
540–361–7487
Monthly pet loss support group meetings are held in Hampton and Va. Beach at the public libraries starting at 6 pm. Call or visit website for dates and locations.
6515 George Washington Mem. Hwy, Suite 100, Yorktown, VA 23692
757–788–9636
Call for times and eligibility; this group may be open only to clients of specific organizations.
804–828–PAWS • chai@vcu.edu
Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice, 4028 Rampart Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
757–474–5968