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of service
1999 - 2024
You are NOT alone
We are here for YOU
Please SHARE your story with us
in the Chat Room
We will get through this
TOGETHER
Experienced, professional, compassionate
SUPPORT
Founded in 1999 to HEAL your heart
We want to HELP you
MEMORIALIZE your animal companions
in our Pet Memorial
Honoring the animal-human bond
today, and ALWAYS
Join or renew your membership with the APLB. No matter which membership level you choose, know that you will always be a valued part of our family.
APLB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your generosity helps us to continue our mission of supporting all those who are grieving the loss of a beloved pet.
With your free Bronze membership, our Chat Room provides a safe place to mourn your loss, hosted by professional, experienced and caring Chat Hosts. Share your story with us and other grieving pet parents. Click here for dates and times.Â
Add a memorial to our Pet Memorial page with your Silver or Platinum membership. Platinum members can add unlimited pets to their pet family page.
Navigating the waters after the loss of your beloved pet can be difficult. Here we have created a list of support topics to help you get started. You are not alone.
Add yourself or your business to our Directory of Services page. All visitors to our site can use our service directory to find the support they need.
Member Plans
For Pet Parents
Platinum Membership
• UNLIMITED Pet Portraits & Memorials
• ‘Pet Family’ page for all of your pet’s siblings
• FREE Video Support Group Admission
• FREE webinars on such topics as anticipatory grief, pet loss & grief counseling/support, how to companion others in grief, children in grief, pets in grief, etc. (updated throughout 2022)
• Includes all Silver & Bronze Membership Benefits
• and so much more as we continue to grow!
For Directory of Services Listing
Professional Membership
• Create and Change Your Own Directory Listing Anytime
• FREE Guest Speaker WebinarsÂ
• FREE Listing of Job Openings
• Pet Loss Grief Specialist Training Program – Additional registration fees apply. Must be an APLB member to register.
• Pet Loss & Grief Support Brochures to promote the field of Pet Loss Support in your community
• and so much more as we continue to grow!
For Pet Parents
Silver Membership
• 1 (One) Pet Memorial
• FREE Video Support Group Admission
• FREE webinars on such topics as anticipatory grief, pet loss & grief counseling/support, how to companion others in grief, children in grief, pets in grief, etc. (updated throughout 2022)
• Includes all Bronze Membership Benefits
• and so much more as we continue to grow!
For Pet Parents
Bronze Membership (Free)
• Access to Our Chat Room
• Access to Support & Information Regarding Euthanasia and Self-Care Tips
• Access to Extensive Bibliography & Directory of Services
• and so much more as we continue to grow!
For Extra Directory of Services Listing
Professional Plus Membership
- Create and Change Your Own Directory Listing Anytime
- Can choose up to 3 locations
- Can choose up to 3 service types
- Listing receives priority on service type pages and is highlighted
- Receives preferred top level placement*Â on DoS homepage
- FREE Guest Speaker Webinars
- FREEÂ Listing of Job Openings
- Pet Loss Grief Specialist Training Program – Additional registration fees apply. Must be an APLB member to register.
- Pet Loss & Grief Support Brochures to promote the field of Pet Loss Support in your community
- and so much more as we continue to grow!
* Random Order in top PlacementÂ
Pet Memorials
Writing a loving tribute to your animal companion is a special way to honor the time spent together and the memories you shared.
Each of the randomly selected pets you see here will have their candle lit for one month in honor of the anniversary of their passing.
If you would like to add your pet to our Memorial Page, please click here to learn how.