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Celebrating

25 YEARS

of service

1999 - 2024

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You are NOT alone

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We are here for YOU

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Please SHARE your story with us
in the Chat Room

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We will get through this
TOGETHER

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Experienced, professional, compassionate
SUPPORT

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Founded in 1999 to HEAL your heart

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We want to HELP you

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MEMORIALIZE your animal companions
in our Pet Memorial

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Honoring the animal-human bond
today, and ALWAYS

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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. 

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 Webinars 
• 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* on DoS homepage
  • FREE Guest Speaker Webinars
  • 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!

* Random Order in top Placement 

Pet Memorials

Mandy

Mandy

Negan

Negan

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.

Sascha

Happy Birthday Sascha

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Webinar: A Conversation on Pet Loss with Author E.B. Bartels

Join us for this exciting event

Rainbow Bridge
Memorial Celebration

In honor of Rainbow Bridge Memorial Day (August 28), we are offering a 20% discount on Silver and Platinum memberships throughout the entire month of August.

By joining us, you will have the unique opportunity to create a lasting online memorial for your pet, complete with photos and stories you can cherish.

Live Webinar

Navigating Pet Loss & Grief

Thursday, June 6th, 2024
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern

Sponsored by:

Navigating Pet Loss & Grief, hosted by Moose’s
March, this webinar is designed to support pet
owners through the difficult journey and depth of
pet loss, anticipatory grief and understanding
guilt. This webinar will also provide 3 key
takeaways for the management of grief,
Featuring insights from renowned experts
Colleen Rolland, Association of Pet Loss and
Bereavement and Dr. Nancy Curotto, Pet Loss &
Bereavement Specialist. Attendees will have an
opportunity to ask questions of the experts.

Special Holiday Schedule

We understand that the holidays can be a difficult time for pet parents missing their fur babies. APLB will be extending our hours this year to help you – we’ll get through this together.

Chat Room

Sun Dec 24: 2 – 4 pm EST
Sun Dec 24: 8 – 10 pm EST
Mon Dec 25: 8 – 10 pm EST
Tues Dec 26: 8 – 10 pm EST
Wed Dec 27: 8 – 10 pm EST
Fri Dec 29: 8 – 10 pm EST
Sun Dec. 31: 2 – 4 pm EST
Sun. Dec 31: 8 – 10 pm EST
Mon Jan 1: 8 – 10 pm EST

Video Support Group

Sat Dec 9: 7- 9 pm EST
Sun Dec 10: 7- 8:30 EST
Sat Dec. 23: 7 – 9 pm EST