Resources

Grief Support

The Seattle Animal Shelter Pet Loss Support Group

Meets by phone/Webex every Thursday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. For the schedule and details on how to join the virtual meeting, please email [email protected].
PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP AT SEATTLE ANIMAL SHELTER - this meeting is only by phone/online, not in person.

Phone: (206) 386-7387
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/resources/pet-loss-support-group

The Humane Society for Seattle/King County Pet Loss Support Group

Virtual Pet Loss Support Groups take place virtually on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Phone: (425) 641-0080
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.seattlehumane.org/services/community-outreach/end-of-life/

PET CLOUD - VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP AND ONLINE MEMORIAL

Grief Support and Community For pet loss

Phone: (833) PET-1234
Email: [email protected]
Website: petcloud.pet

HONORING OUR ANIMALS- BETH BIGLER, GC-C PGSS-C PET LOSS GRIEF COUNSELOR

Grief counseling support before, during, or after the loss of your beloved animal companion.

Phone: (310) 703-3990
Email: [email protected]
Website: honoringouranimals.com

The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups

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24 HOUR VETERINARY CARE

(listed from North to South)

VETERINARY SPECIALTY CENTER OF SEATTLE

(425) 697-6106
LYNNWOOD
20115 44th Avenue West
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Emergency Services
www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/washington/lynnwood/veterinary-specialty-center-seattle

Animal Medical Center of Seattle

(206) 204-3366
SHORELINE
17518 15th Ave NE
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Emergency Services
www.animalmedicalspecialists.com

Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

(206) 828-6868
NORTHGATE / SHORELINE
12063 15th Ave NE
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Emergency Services
tves.vet

Seattle Veterinary Specialists

(425) 823-9111
KIRKLAND
11814 115th Ave. NE, Bldg J
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Emergency Services
bluepearlvet.com/hospital/kirkland-wa/

SEATTLE VETERINARY SPECIALISTS

(206) 624-9111
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE
805 Madison St, Suite #100
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - Emergency Services
bluepearlvet.com/hospital/downtown-seattle-wa

South Seattle Veterinary Hospital

(206) 242-8338
SHOREWOOD
11033 1st Avenue South
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week – Emergency Services
www.southseattlevet.com/

BLUEPEARL PET HOSPITAL

(206) 364-1660 x2
RENTON
4208 Lind Ave SW
Open 24 hours, 7 days - Emergency Services
bluepearlvet.com/hospital/renton-wa

QUESTIONS ABOUT PET LOSS

How is euthanizing done?

Your veterinarian will give your pet an intravenous injection, which is generally a combination of chemicals designed to give a quick and painless termination of nerve and muscle functions. Many vets will also give the pet a sedative first to relax them. The American Humane Association offers a good explanation as well: Euthanasia Decision

What is the best way to tell young children about the death of a pet?

There is no simple answer since it will depend on their age, maturity level and life experience. KidsHealth offers very good advice: When a Pet Dies