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About the APLB Chat Room 

Our trained volunteer Pet Loss Grief Specialists (PLGS) are available to support you when you are grieving the loss of your beloved companion animal or are anticipating a loss. We offer free, scheduled, live sessions on an easy-to-use online group chat platform.

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All times Eastern Time / USA  ·  Convert to your timezone

Pet Loss Grief Support

Sunday afternoon

2–4 pm ET

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Sunday night

8–10 pm ET

New

Monday

8–10 pm ET

Tuesday

8–10 pm ET

Thursday

8–10 pm ET

2nd–5th of each month

Saturday

8–10 pm ET

1st & 3rd of each month

Anticipatory Grief Support

1st Thursday of each month  ·  8–10 pm ET

Anyone experiencing anticipatory grief is always welcome to attend any regular session as well.

If the chat room isn't open and you need to talk about your loss, please consider sharing your story in our Facebook Group.

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Video Support Group

Our live video support group is facilitated by one of our trained Pet Loss Grief Specialists (PLGS). This service is part of the many benefits we offer our Silver, Platinum and Professional members.

Video Support Group Schedule

All times Eastern Time / USA
Convert:  7–9 pm ET

Recurring Sessions

2nd & 4th Sunday

7–9 pm ET

each month

Registrations close at 9pm ET/USA on the day prior to the Video Support Group you wish to attend.

Upcoming Schedule

May 24  ·  4th Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

June 14  ·  2nd Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

June 28  ·  4th Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

July 12  ·  2nd Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

August 23  ·  4th Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

September 13  ·  2nd Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

September 27  ·  4th Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

October 11  ·  2nd Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

October 25  ·  4th Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

November 8  ·  2nd Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

November 22  ·  4th Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

December 13  ·  2nd Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

December 27  ·  4th Sunday

7:00–9:00 PM ET

If you are unable to join us for our next Video Support Group, please come visit us in our Chat Room.

We also have a Facebook group, Connect and share your pet loss story. This is a great place to go if you need to talk about your beloved companion animal and get peer support from others who have lost a beloved pet outside of our chat room hours.

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Exclusive Members-Only Webinar:

A conversation on the human face of shelter and rescue work with Dillon Dodson

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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)

Celebrate Rainbow Bridge
Remembrance Day

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.

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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.

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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.

DONATE TODAY

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.

DONATE TODAY