Pennsylvania pet loss therapists, support groups, and grief hotlines
If you live in Pennsylvania and you’ve recently lost a pet, then this resource can help you find the support group and community of likeminded individuals to help you get through the pain. If you’re looking for more one-on-one guidance, we also have a listing of therapists who specialize in dealing with grief and loss from pets.
For immediate assistance, try one of the phone numbers on our toll-free pet grief hotline resource page.
Pennsylvania Pet Grief Therapist(s)
Linda M. Peterson, LSW
Chadds Ford Pennsylvania 19317
Phone: 610-399-3168
Susan D. Rappaport, MSW, LSW
CARES (Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services)
2010 Cabot Boulevard West, Suite D
Langhorne Pennsylvania 19047
Phone: 215-292-1057
Christine Flack, MA
Route 352 and King Road
Malvern Pennsylvania
Phone: 610-695-8821
Jeanne F. Wordley, VMD, MSW
402 W. Third Street
Media Pennsylvania 19063-2601
Phone: 610-566-9019
Deborah A. Massey
12 Paoli Pike, Suite 3
Paoli Pennsylvania 19301
Phone: 610-644-1823
Email: Deborah@SeekingWhatMatters.com
Website: www.SeekingWhatMatters.com
Michele Pich, MA, MS
Ryan Hospital, 3900 Spruce Street
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19104
Phone: 215-746-8247
Email: mpich@vet.upenn.edu
Sandi Herman, MS
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19107
Phone: 215-922-2701
Katie Nurmi, MA
173 Suburban Avenue
State College Pennsylvania 16803
Phone: 814-234-8541
David C. Holcomb, Ph.D.
Center for Mental Health
110 Radnor Road, Suite 101
State College Pennsylvania 16801
Phone: 814-867-0670 extension 225
Karen Litzinger
7625 West Hutchinson Street
Pennsylvania 15218
Phone: 412-242-7045
Email: Karen@HealFromPetLoss.com
Website: www.HealFromPetLoss.com
Ruth Rudderow
Pennsylvania
Phone: 717-564-3320 extension 108
Email: ruthr@humanesocietyhbg.org
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Pennsylvania Pet Loss Support Group(s)
Celebrating the Bond Pet Loss Support Group by American Pet Memorials
107 West Lancaster Avenue
Downingtown Pennsylvania 19335
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every 1st Monday of the month
Meeting time(s): 7:00 pm
Contact person: Brenda
Contact phone: 267-567-0871
Notes: Please RSVP.
Emmy’s Heart
Abrahm’s & Weakly
3966 N. Sixth Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17110
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every third Tuesday
Meeting time(s): 6:30-7:30 pm
Contact person: Charlotte Kluge
Contact phone: 570-713-5790
Contact email: emmysheart4ever@gmail.com
Website: https://emmysheart.wordpress.com/
Notes: You are welcome to bring a photo of your ailing, missing, or deceased pet to share with the group
Healing Haven of HSHA
7790 Grayson Road
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17111
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every fourth Tuesday
Meeting time(s): 6:00-7:00 pm
Contact person: Ruth Rudderow
Contact phone: 717-564-3320 extension 108
Contact email: ruthr@humanesocietyhbg.org
Website: http://www.humanesocietyhbg.org/pet-bereavement
Notes: Please bring a photo of your beloved pet to share. Meeting are run on a drop-in basis. One-on-one counseling is also available by appointment.
Celebrating the Bond Pet Loss Support Group by Lancaster Pet Memorials
234 West Orange Street
Lancaster Pennsylvania 17603
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every third Thursday of the month
Meeting time(s): 6:30-7:30 pm
Contact person: Andrew
Contact phone: 717-397-8255
Notes: Please RSVP.
Day By Day Pet Caregiver Support: Current Caregiver and Pet Loss Support Groups
Center for Animal Referral & Emergency Services
2010 Cabot Boulevard, Suite D
Langhorne Pennsylvania 19047
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every first Wednesday
Meeting time(s): 8:00 pm
Contact person: Paulina Naisteter, MSW, LCSW
Contact phone: 484-453-8210
Contact email: daybydaypetsupport@comcast.net
Website: http://www.daybydaypetsupport.com/
Day By Day Pet Caregiver Support: Current Caregiver and Pet Loss Support Groups
Hope Veterinary Specialists
40 Three Tun Road
Malvern Pennsylvania 19355
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every third Wednesday
Meeting time(s): 8:00 pm
Contact person: Bonnie Frank Carter, Ph.D.
Contact phone: 484-453-8210
Contact email:
daybydaypetsupport@comcast.net
Website: http://www.daybydaypetsupport.com/
Pet Loss Support Group
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, 2626 Van Buren Avenue
Norristown Pennsylvania 19403
Meeting day(s): once or twice a month
Meeting time(s): 7:00-8:30 pm
Contact phone: 610-666-1050 ext 235
Notes: Call to RSVP and for meeting dates.
The University of Pennsylvania - School of Veterinary Medicine
Rosenthal Imaging Treatment Center (RITC) 3900 Delancey Street
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19104-6010
Meeting day(s): every first Tuesday of most months
Meeting time(s): 7:00-8:30 pm
Contact email: mpich@vet.upenn.edu
Website: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/who-we-are
Notes: While reservations are not required, please check the fb page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PennVetGriefSupportAndSocialServices/about/?ref=page_internal, for group schedules/rescheduling/ cancellations. You may also email Michele to let her know you'll be attending or if you have questions.
Pet Loss Support Group
Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
Meeting day(s): every Monday
Meeting time(s): 7:00 pm
Contact person: Carol Stockdale
Contact phone: 570-421-4489
Contact email: Reusimpson@aol.com
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Pennsylvania Pet Loss Support Hotline(s)
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Pennsylvania Philadelphia
Website: http://www.facebook.com/PennVetGriefSupportAndSocialServices or http://www.vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-hospitals/ryan-veterinary-hospital/services/grief-support-social-services
Local hotline: 215-898-4556 215-746-8247
Notes: Mondays and Thursdays 6:00-8:00 pm; voicemails can be left at any time, and calls will be returned within those hours
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