We’re delighted to share that Colleen Rolland, President of the APLB, was invited by OVC Pet Trust to participate in a video series for their
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) is proud to share that our President, Colleen Rolland, and Vice President, Dr. Michelle Crossley, have co-authored a chapter
By Angela Shook | The holiday season, often associated with joy, celebration, and togetherness, can feel incredibly daunting for those of us experiencing grief over
The APLB is honored to have been named 2024 Partner of the Year by NOMV (Not One More Vet) at its mini-conference and gala in
Announcing an Exclusive Members-Only Webinar on Pet Loss with Author E.B. Bartels We are excited to announce an exclusive members-only webinar featuring E.B. Bartels, renowned
August 20, 2024 – The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) a leading nonprofit organization that offers support and resources to individuals and families
Anticipatory Bereavement – Wallace Sife, Ph.D. In the past eight years our APLB chatrooms have logged in over 20,000 visitors. Most of them came to
In this article Dr Sife, founder of the APLB, talks about the deep and enduring bond we share with our beloved pets. The
In this essay from our Spring 2007 newsletter, Dr Sife discusses how the death of a beloved pet forces us to confront and deal with
Our founder, Dr Wallace Sife, was moved to establish the APLB after the sudden death of his beloved miniature dachshund, Edel Meister. He was devastated
This is the second in our series of articles by our founder, Dr Wallace Sife, that we’re publishing as part of celebrating 25 years of
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement celebrates 25 years as a not-for-profit organization Pets Grieving for Pets As part of the APLB’s celebrating 25 years
by Mark Zimmer, DVM, PhD (retired) | In my years in private small practice, I assisted many clients who chose to breed their animals. In
Our president, Colleen Rolland, speaks on pet loss grief on NPR
by Jillian LaCross | When a dog enters your life, he or she shares your life. It doesn’t matter if you got your dog as
By Catherine Pearson | Published March 1, 2024 Updated March 5, 2024 Few things hurt like losing a pet. Even Jon Stewart, the “The Daily
By Lauren Gill | Feb. 4, 2024 The number of resources for coping with a pet’s death has grown in recent years as some providers noticed
By Elizabeth Hewitt | January 24, 2024 Adopting a friend’s cat kept her in my family’s lives. The death of that cat brought up layers of
By Caroline Bologna |Huffpost |Oct 26, 2023, 05:45 AM EDT |Updated Oct 26, 2023 The loss of a beloved pet is a profoundly emotional experience, leaving an indelible void
The APLB is happy to announce the launch of our new project collecting heartwarming stories about people’s pets for publication on our website, in our
Exclusive Members-Only Webinar:
A conversation on the human face of shelter and rescue work with Dillon Dodson
Join us for this exciting event
We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive members-only webinar featuring Dillon Dodson, veterinary social worker, Director of Social Work at the Toronto Humane Society, and Vice President of our partner organization, the International Association of Veterinary Social Work. This special event is designed to shine a light on the human side of animal welfare work in rescues and shelters.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM, ET
Platform: Zoom (registration required)
Join the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement today and create a special online memorial for your pet. Enjoy 20% off a Silver or Platinum membership— offer ends September 7.
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.
This year the Association of Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB) is participating in Giving Tuesday, December 3rd. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.
This year the Association of Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB) is participating in Giving Tuesday, on December 3rd. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.
