Pet Loss Grief Support

Your grief is real. So is the help.

Losing a pet is losing family, and you deserve support that takes it that seriously. From grief counselors who specialize in pet loss to caring communities and daily comfort by text, real help is here, whenever you're ready for it.

A person finding comfort after the loss of a pet

Pet loss grief support built just for you.

Searching for help while you're grieving is exhausting, so we did the work for you. Whether you're facing the recent loss of your beloved companion, walking through anticipatory grief with a terminally ill pet, or struggling months or years after your pet's passing, the right support exists, and we'll help you find it. At the heart of it all is our directory of vetted pet loss grief specialists: counselors and support groups, verified by our team and ready to help today. And if you need urgent help, immediate crisis resources are below.

Not sure where to start? Tell us what you need, and we'll be there to help.

A pet loss grief counselor in session

Talk to someone who understands

Vetted grief counselors, ready to help today.

You shouldn't have to explain why this hurts so much. Every counselor in our directory specializes in pet loss, so you can skip the justifying and start the healing. There's no referral and no waiting for a callback: browse the directory and reach out to someone today, virtually from anywhere or close to home.

  • Every counselor is vetted and verified by our team
  • Ready to help today, with virtual and in-person options
  • Browse profiles, reviews, and specialties before you reach out
  • Contact the right specialist directly, the moment you find them

Not a list, a promise

What "vetted" means to us.

Anyone can publish a list of names. We built a directory we would trust with our own grief, and every specialist in it earns their place.

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Specialists in pet loss

Every counselor and support group in the directory focuses on pet loss grief, so you never have to convince anyone that your loss is real.

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Vetted and verified by our team

Our team reviews every specialist before they appear in the directory, so the vetting is already done when you arrive.

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Ready to help today

Browse profiles, reviews, and specialties, then reach out directly to the specialist who fits. No referrals, no gatekeeping, no waiting to be called back.

Browse the directory

Get emergency help now.

If you're in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please reach out immediately. These resources are available 24/7, and you deserve support right now.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text: 988
Online chat: 988lifeline.org
24/7 free, confidential support for people in distress. Prevention and crisis resources.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741
Available anywhere in the United States, anytime, for any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor responds from a secure platform.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Call: 800-950-6264
Text NAMI to 741741
Confidential, free crisis counseling.

National Depression Hotline

Call: 866-629-4564
Free 24/7 nationwide hotline for people struggling with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

You Don't Have to Face Pet Loss Alone

Your grief is real, valid, and deserving of support. At Love, Baxter, we're committed to ensuring no one faces pet loss alone. Whether you choose a support group, work with a verified counselor, or reach out during a crisis, taking that first step toward support is an act of courage. We're here for you throughout your entire grief journey.

Not sure where to start? Let us help, personally.

Tell us a little about what you're going through, and we'll point you toward the support that fits your situation. No searching, no pressure, just a caring answer from our team.

Get personalized help

Tell us what you need, and we'll be there to help.