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The APLB Chat Room is a safe and understanding place to share your story with us and others who are also learning to heal.
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Video Support Group

Learn about our online video support group
APLB now offers online video support group sessions to our Silver, Platinum, and Professional members.
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Directory of Services

an extensive catalog of helpful individuals and businesses
Animal Chaplains • Animal Hospitals • In-Home Euthanasia • Cemeteries & Crematories • Support Groups • Grief Counselors • and more
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Coping With Grief

A guide to healing after the loss of a pet
Understanding our grief is the first step in the healing journey after losing a beloved pet.
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Understanding Euthanasia

A guide to help you decide if and when
Understanding the euthanasia process and how to tell when it's time will give you greater peace of mind when deciding to make this final act of love and compassion, we also include a Quality of Life Scale to help you
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Anticipatory Grief

The grief journey that starts before the loss
Click here to learn about the grief that occurs before the loss of a pet
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Recommended Reading

View a library of recommended books relating to pet loss
• Children & Pet Loss • Pet Loss Journals • Educator Resources • Understanding Grief • Spirituality & Pet Loss • Religion & Pet Loss • So Much More
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Helpful Links

View a compilation of helpful websites & organizations
• Lost and Found • Pet Adoption • Animal Hospices & Sanctuaries • Pet Health • Caring for Elderly, Ill, or Dying Animals • Canadian Animal Assistance • Other Links
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Giving to the APLB helps us continue to help others
Click here to see all of the ways you can give to APLB so we can continue to help others.
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Volunteer

Help us continue helping others
APLB is only possible because of the many selfless and dedicated people who volunteer their time.
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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.
Register Today!

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.

fightpetcancer@moosesmarch.com
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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