If you’ve recently experience the loss of a beloved pet, or you’re facing the upcoming loss of a furry friend who feels like a member of your family, we hope one of these resources can help. We’ve gathered listings in the state of Washington including support groups and therapists who can help with pet loss grief counseling.
For more immediate help, check out the national hotlines on our toll-free pet grief hotline resource page.
Washington Pet Grief Therapist(s)
Katrina Bilhimer, MA, LMHC
14220 NE 21st Street
Bellevue Washington 98007
Phone: 425-844-0412
Kent D. Boruff, BA, MSW
2505 Cedarwood Suite 2
Bellingham Washington 98225
Phone: 360-756-0091
Tina Ellenbogen
Bothell Washington 98041
Phone: 425-485-7387
Letitia Gray, MA
406 Main Street, #101B
Edmonds Washington 98020
Phone: 425-745-2750
Jude Patton LMHC, LMFT, PA-C
3802 Broadway, Suite B,
Everett Washington 98201
Phone: 425-259-6665
Carol Airone, Airone Counseling
545 Rainier Boulevard, N. Suite 16
Issaquah Washington 98027
Phone: 425-557-7898
Ann R. Howie
612 Carpenter Road SE
Lacey Washington 98503
Phone: 360-493-2586
Email: HumanAnimalSolutions@comcast.net
Website: http://humananimalsolutions.com/
Susan J. Perry, MSW
3047 78th Avenue, SE, Suite 200
Mercer Island Washington 98040
Phone: 206-236-1544
Cheryl Love, LMHC, NCE.
1822 Black Lake Boulevard, S.W., Suite 102 C.
Olympia Washington 98512
Phone: 360-570-8300 & press line 2
Gloria J. Roettger, MS LMHC NCC
2222 State Avenue NE, Suite B
Olympia Washington 98506
Phone: 360-236-1346
Mary M. Harvey, BA
Port Orchard Washington
Phone: 360-871-1614
Lou-Ann Lauborough, MSW, LICSW, CSW-G
1521 SE Piperberry Way, #101
Port Orchard Washington 98366
Phone: 360-876-1496
Danielle Parsons, MA, LMFTA
Redmond Washington
Phone: 425-202-5967
Email: danielle@alohacompassionatecounseling.com
Website: http://www.alohacompassionatecounseling.com/
Rachel Wright
Redmond Washington
Phone: 206-925-3546
Email: pawstoconnectcounseling@gmail.com
Website: http://www.pawstoconnect.com/
Mimi Handlin
Seattle Washington
Email: healingpetgrief@gmail.com
Website: http://healingpetgrief.com/?reqp=1&reqr=ozA5ol5vMKD=
Kate L Stewart, MA LMHC
2366 Eastlake Avenue E #402
Seattle Washington 98102
Phone: 206-669-4912
Jennifer Streit, LMHC
Jefferson Square, 4700 42nd Avenue, SW, #560
Seattle Washington 98116
Phone: 206-938-8539
Thula M. Weisel
902. E. Highland Drive
Seattle Washington 98102
Phone: 206-324-8958
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Washington Pet Loss Support Group(s)
The Humane Society for Seattle / King County Pet Loss Support Group
13212 SE Eastgate Way
Bellevue Washington 98005
Fee(s): Free
Meeting time(s): 10:00 am
Contact phone: 425-649-7566
Contact email: petlosse@SeattleHumane.org
Website: http://seattlehumane.org/
Pet Loss Support Group
15600 Redmond Way, Suite 201
Redmond Washington 98052
Fee(s): $25
Meeting day(s): every first and third Saturdays
Meeting time(s): 9:00-10:00 pm
Contact person: Danielle Parsons, MA, LMFTA
Contact phone: 206-925-3546 - Rachel
425-202-5967 - Danielle
Contact email: danielle@alohacompassionatecounseling.com
Website: http://www.alohacompassionatecounseling.com/
Notes: This is a drop-in support group for anyone who wants to process their grief as they cope with the loss of a beloved pet. No registration or pre-screening is required to attend. Participants are welcome to attend at any time.
Seattle Animal Shelter
Pet Loss Support Group
2061 15th Avenue West
Seattle Washington 98119
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every Thursday
Meeting time(s): 6:00-7:30 pm
Contact phone: 206-375-5028
Contact email: seattleanimalshelter@seattle.gov
Website: https://www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/events-and-resources/pet-loss-support-group
Notes: Donations to the Help the Animals Fund are welcome and appreciated.
The Humane Society For Tacoma and Pierce County Pet Loss Support Group
2608 Center Street
Tacoma Washington 98409
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every second Saturday
Meeting time(s): 10:00 am
Contact phone: 253-383-2733
Website: http://www.thehumanesociety.org/
Summit Veterinary Referral Center Pet Loss Support Group
2505 S. 80th Street
Tacoma Washington 98409
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every Thursday
Meeting time(s): 6:30 pm
Contact person: Rachel Wright, veterinary social worker
Contact phone: 253-983-1114
Contact email: rwright@summitvets.com
Website: http://www.summitvets.com/
Notes: There is no pre-registration.
The Animal Grief Support Group (TAGS)
Hope Bereavement Center, 5400 MacArthur Boulevard
Vancouver Washington 98661
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every second Thursday
Meeting time(s): 6:30-8:00 pm
Contact phone: 360-696-5120
Notes: Call for more information.
PAL People, Animals, Love
William Wendt Center 4201 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 300
Northwest Washington DC 20008
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): second and fourth Saturday of the month
Meeting time(s): 10:00-12:00 nn
Contact phone: 202-966-2171
Notes: No charge but donations are welcome.
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Washington Pet Loss Support Hotline(s)
People. Animals. Love. (PAL) Pet Loss Comfort Line
Washington DC Washington
Website: http://www.peopleanimalslove.org/our_programs.php#petloss
Local hotline: 202-966-2171
Availability: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Notes: info@peopleanimalslove.org
Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Pullman Washington
Website: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/PLHL/
Local hotline: 509-335-5704
Toll-free hotline: 866-266-8635
Availability: Monday - Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm and Saturday 1:00-3:00 pm Pacific Time.
Notes: Phone and/or email message can be left for our staff 24 hours a day. E-mail support at plhl@vetmed.wsu.edu. All messages will be returned as soon as possible.
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