Florida pet loss therapists, support groups, and grief hotlines
Dealing with the loss of a beloved pet is hard, but you’re not alone. Florida has a wonderful community of pet loss support groups and specialized therapists waiting to talk to you.
There are also local and national numbers you can call to speak to someone right away over on our pet grief hotline resources page.
Florida Pet Grief Therapist(s)
Lawrence Kaufman, LMFT
7301 W Palmetto Park Road, Suite 201A
Boca Raton Florida 33433
Phone: 855-738-5677
561-498-2200
Judith Gammonley
660 Island Way #303
Clearwater Florida 34630
Phone: 727-446-5332
Lawrence E. Artus, LMHC, LMFT
1323 SE 4th Avenue, Ste. B
Fort Lauderdale Florida 33316
Phone: 954-467-6454
Jude Bartels, BA CAC CAPP
6260 Willoughby Circle
Lake Worth Florida 33463
Phone: 561-452-3782
Judith Tobin
7807 SW 88th Terrace
Miami Florida 33156
Phone: 305-975-1933
Maryann Borgon, MEd
1408 Belle Vista Drive
Orlando Florida 32809
Phone: 407-857-0190
Holly Cox, MS, Ph.D. (cand.) MFT Intern Therapist
1850 Lee Road, Suite 103
Winter Park Florida 32789
Phone: 407-913-4988
Andrea Ficocello, Certified Pet Loss and Bereavement Counselor, APLB Florida
Phone: 561-434-5700
Email: Andrea@PalmBeachVetSpecialists.com
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Florida Pet Loss Support Group(s)
The Humane Society of Broward County
Education Center
2070 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale Florida 33312
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every second and fourth Tuesday
Meeting time(s): 5:30 pm
Contact phone: 954-266-6815
Contact email: dfeldman@hsbroward.com
Notes: Reservations are necessary. Please call the Education Center.
St. Catherine's West Rehabilitation Hospital
8850 NW 122nd Street
Hialeah Gardens Florida 33018
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every second and fourth Thursday of the month
Meeting time(s): 6:30-8:00 pm
Contact phone: 305-351-7025
Pet Bereavement Support System
Lantana Florida
Meeting day(s): every first Thursday of every month
Meeting time(s): 6:00-7:00 pm
Contact person: Cara Kaplan
Contact phone: 561-641-4909
The Humane Society of Greater Miami Pet Loss Support Group
Soffer and Fine Adoption Center
16101 West Dixie Highway
North Miami Beach Florida 33160
Meeting day(s): every Sunday and third Thursday
Meeting time(s): 3:00-5:00 pm Sunday
5:30-7:30 pm Thursday
Contact person: Judith Tobin
Contact phone: 305-749-1820
Notes: Meets on Sundays from 3:00-5:00 pm and on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30-7:30 pm. You must call to RSVP.
Healing Hearts Pet Loss Support Group
The Florida Humane Society Shelter
3870 North Powerline Road
Pompano Beach Florida 33073
Fee(s): Free
Notes: No reservations necessary
Pinellas Animal Foundation
Seminole Florida
Fee(s): Free
Contact phone: 727-347-7387
Website: www.vetsforpets.org
Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation
Tampa Florida
Fee(s): Free
Contact phone: 352-392-1575
Contact email: admin@hahf.org
Website: www.hahf.org
Notes: Grief counseling by phone provided, free of charge.
Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists
3884 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach Florida 33406
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every first Monday and third Thursday
Meeting time(s): 6:30-8:00 pm
Contact phone: 561-434-5700
Contact email: Andrea@PalmBeachVetSpecialists.com
Pet Loss Support Group
Unity of Sarasota Florida
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): third Thursday of the month
Meeting time(s): 7:00-8:00 pm
Contact person: Rev. Amy Zehe
Contact phone: 941-955-3301 extension 23
Notes: For more information, please call Rev. Zehe.
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Florida Pet Loss Support Hotline(s)
University of Florida Pet Loss Support Hotline
Florida Gainesville
Local hotline: 352-294-4430
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