Here are some websites and hotlines for assistance in coping with pet loss.

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Pet Loss Page

http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/goodbyefriend/goodbye.asp

The University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine * (800) 565-1526 * Mon — Fri, 6:30pm — 9:30pm PT * Summer: 6:30pm — 9:30pm PT * Staffed by U.C. Davis veterinary students. * http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/petloss

This is a site that sells memorial urns and stuff, they have some valid advice.

http://www.ashestoashes.com/How-to-cope-with-pet-loss.htm

We put together these links for the “Pet Food Recall Photo Gallery” on flickr-

ONLINE SUPPORT:

Pet Connection Pet Loss page: http://www.petconnection.com/petloss.php

Pet Support website: http://www.petsupport.net/

Cornell University Pet Loss page: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/org/petloss/Resources/

Pet Loss Site – The Rainbow Bridge Story & Monday Candle Ceremony: http://petloss.com/

TELEPHONE SUPPORT:

Cornell University

College of Veterinary Medicine

Ithaca, New York

Hours of operation: 6 to 9 p.m. eastern time, Tuesdays through Thursdays

607-253-3932

Iowa State University

College of Veterinary Medicine

Ames, Iowa

Hours of operation: 6 to 9 p.m. central time, Monday through Friday

888-478-7574

Michigan State University

College of Veterinary Medicine

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours of operation: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. eastern time, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

517-432-2696

Tufts University

School of Veterinary Medicine

North Grafton, Massachusetts

Hours of operation: 6 to 9 p.m., eastern time, Monday though Friday

508-839-7966

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Blacksburg, Virginia

Hours of operation: 6 to 9 p.m., eastern time, Tuesday and Thursday

540-231-8038

Washington State University

College of Veterinary Medicine

Pullman, Washington

Hours of operation: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Pacific time, Mondays through Thursdays; 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays

509-335-5704

University of California

School of Veterinary Medicine

Davis, California

Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (Pacific Standard Time / PST)

Summer Hours: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Tuesday through Thursday (Pacific Time)

Hotline number: (800) 565-1526

University of Florida

College of Veterinary Medicine

Gainesville, Florida

Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., eastern time, Tuesdays through Fridays

352-392-4700, Ext. 4080

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

College of Veterinary Medicine

Urbana, Illinois

Hours of operation: 7 to 9 p.m., central time, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday

217-244-2273