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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
By Tara Yarlagadda | MOURNING THE LOSS of a pet is difficult, but social stigma can make the process even harder and leave individuals to grieve in silence.
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Exclusive APLB Webinar:
A conversation on pet loss and children
A conversation with Dr. Lynsey Rinelli, veterinarian and author of a children’s book on pet loss, Goodbye for Now, and Colleen Rolland, President of the APLB
Event Details
Date:Â Thursday, July 10th
Time:Â 7:00-8:00 PM, ET
Location:Â via Zoom (registration required)
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM, ET
Location: via Zoom (registration required)
We are now offering Online Video Support Groups every Saturday from 7 pm - 9 pm EST/USA.
1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 1 pm - 3 pm EST/USA and 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.
Webinar: A Conversation on Pet Loss with Author E.B. Bartels
Join us for this exciting event
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.
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.
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.
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
Sat Dec 9: 7- 9 pm EST
Sun Dec 10: 7- 8:30 EST
Sat Dec. 23: 7 – 9 pm EST
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.Â
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.Â
Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.
