COVID-19 Update
Due to COVID-19, there may be some changes to the schedule or delivery method of pet loss support group meetings. Please reach out to the facilitator whose group you would like to attend for full details.
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Resources
Pet Loss Support Groups
CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital
300 W. Drake Rd.
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Facilitator: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC
(970) 966-4585
leighann@mourningtolightpetloss.com
Schedule: First Saturday of the month, 10-11:30 a.m.
Loveland Public Library, Mount Dunraven Room
300 North Adams Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
Facilitator: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC
(970) 966-4585
leighann@mourningtolightpetloss.com
Schedule: First Thursday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m.
Community Grief Center
2105 Clubhouse Drive
Greeley, CO 80634
Facilitator: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC
(970) 966-4585
leighann@mourningtolightpetloss.com
Schedule: Third Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
2323 55th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
Facilitator: Richard Mercer
(303) 604-5331
Schedule: First Saturday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m.
Human Animal Bond Trust
191 Yuma St.
Denver, CO 80223
Facilitator: Human Animal Bond Trust
(303) 539-7646
Schedule: Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Service
318 Karen Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Facilitator: Sharon River Hanson
(719) 233-4341
Schedule: Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m.
Individual Pet Grief Counseling
Anne Cattarello, Ph.D., L.M.H.C., L.P.C.
Offers pet loss and bereavement counseling online through live video conferencing and FaceTime. Licensed in Florida and Colorado.
(720) 352-0930
www.gentlepsychotherapy.com
anne@gentlepsychotherapy.com
Leigh Ann Gerk, M.A., L.P.C.
Individual counseling for adults and children (in person, via phone or Zoom).
(970) 966-4585
www.mourningtolightpetloss.com
leighann@mourningtolightpetloss.com
Beth Gustin, M.A., N.C.C., L.P.C., EMDR Certified
Provides individual therapy and has a specialized focus on pet loss, grief and bereavement, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
(303) 335-9059
https://transitioningthroughchange.com
beth@transitioningthroughchange.com
Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Resources
Suicide Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Colorado Crisis Services
(844) 493-8255
Or Text “TALK” to 38255
www.coloradocrisisservices.org