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Coping With Loss

American Veterinary Medical Association
Guides you through the grieving process, normalizing feelings and preparing you for common emotions.



Hoofbeats in Heaven
Provides a community of support, offering various outlets of grief.



C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline
A toll-free phone number and information that does not claim to offer mental counseling or specific clinical advice but does lend an ear and encouraging words of support.

Horse Memorials
Allows visitors to create websites in honor of equines who have passed.

Horse Loss Sympathy Cards
A free resource of sympathy e-cards for loved ones who are grieving over the loss of their horse.

The Humane Society

Guides you through the grieving process, normalizing feelings and preparing you for common emotions.

Pet Loss Grief Support
A listing of counseling services to turn to if the grief becomes overwhelming.

For more information on horse loss resources see Dealing With Horse Loss.

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