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President

Colleen Rolland

Vice President

Dr. Michelle Crossley

Treasurer

Marsha Zimmer

Secretary

Alana Birchall

President Emeritus
Ellie Waldron (through December 31st, 2021)

Board of Directors

Colleen Rolland

Dr. Michelle Crossley

Marsha Zimmer

Alana Birchall

Tricia Montgomery

Chat Room & Video Support Group Pet Loss Grief Specialists (PLGS)

Alana Birchall

Christy Burbidge

Patti Cole

Jane Collier

Erin Dicesare

Renee Freeman

Susan Groenke

Adrianna Harrison

Pam Michel

Marshall Neely

Sofia Nourozi

Nina Papazian

Meg Richie

Rebecca Sell

Marjene Schrader

Angela Shook

Social Media Coordinators

Sofia Nourozi

Renee Freeman

The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) is a non-profit association of volunteers who are experienced and knowledgeable in the subject of pet loss and grief. Our chat room is free to all. 

Our Board of Directors meets bi-monthly to pursue our goals and objectives as an association. If you become a member and are interested in becoming a volunteer on one of our many committees, or the Board of Directors, please contact us.

Our beloved animal companions have brought us together, and in honor of them, we are here to provide our assistance to anyone who requests it.

The APLB is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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Exclusive APLB Webinar: The Benefits of Hospice Veterinary Care

Ensuring Comfort and Dignity for Pets in Their Final Days

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM, ET
Location: via Zoom (registration required)

We are excited to invite you to an exclusive members-only live webinar exploring the experience and benefits of hospice veterinary care—a compassionate approach to supporting pets and their families through end-of-life care.
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APLB Video Support Groups

We are now offering Online Video Support Groups every Saturday from 7 pm - 9 pm EST/USA.

Beginning March 23rd we will be offering Video Support Groups every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 7 pm - 9 pm EST/USA.

Our Video Support Groups are available to all Silver and Platinum members.

If you want to learn more about our Video Support Groups, please click or tap the button below.

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

Join us for this exciting event

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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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Live Webinar

Navigating Pet Loss & Grief

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

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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.

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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

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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