The Newport Beach Veterinary Hospital

 ▲ Dr. Jeffrey S. Cohen is a very special veterinarian. Dr. Cohen is a Board Certified Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine. Visit the website of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) to understand the extra training and validation required to achieve this diplomate status.

 ▲ The California Veterinary Medicine Association exists to serve and improve the veterinary profession here in the great state of California. Vist the website of the CVMA.

▲ The American Animal Hospital Association focuses on promoting high-quality standards for the small animal veterinary private practice. Visit the AAHA website here.

▲ The American Association of Feline Practitioners serves to educate and provide support for high quality veterinary care of cats. Visit the AAFP website here.

"Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible." Charles Dickens

▲ For the joint health of your dog and relief from joint arthritis, we recommend a natural supplement based on science. Visit the the CetylM® website.

▲ Feline specific pheromones could help in the management of bad cat behavior. Visit the Feliway® website.

▲ Pet friendly accommodations throughout the country. Visit the Pet Friendly Hotels website.

Pet Loss Support

Pet loss and grief are very personal matters. Every individual & family approaches the difficult time of the loss of their pet in a unique way. We have listed various options, each distinct in their presentation, for those seeking support, remembrance, and celebration of a life lived. We are hopeful there is a connection here for your needs and we welcome your comments so that we are sure we offer only helpful & positive experiences.

Phone Help

ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline, Toll Free 800-946-4646, enter pin number 1407211, then add your own phone number

Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline, 607-253-3932, T/Th 6-9 pm ET; messages will be returned

University of California-Davis -- Staffed by University of California-Davis veterinary students, 916-752-4200, weekdays, 6:30-9:30 pm, pacific time

University of Florida, Staffed by University of Florida veterinary students, 904-392-4700 then dial 1 and 4080, weekdays, 7-9 pm, eastern time

Iams Pet Loss Support Center
Toll Free: 1-888-332-7738 (Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm)

Iowa State University Pet-Loss Support Hotline
Toll Free: 1-888-478-7574

Internet Support Groups

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation: www.acvimfoundation.org/petloss

Cornell University: www.vet.cornell.edu/Org/Petloss

Pet love & Loss network: www.alln.org

Pet-Loss: www.pet-loss.net

Tufts University: www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss

Washington State University: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/PLHl

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement -- Pet bereavement counselors, virtual condolence cards, counselors at law for pet-related matters, In Memoriam list, bereavement for service dogs, local meetings, and more

Animal Love & Loss Network:Counselors, local support groups, list of books, memorials, postings for missing pets, chat room

Petloss.com:The Rainbow Bridge story; Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony; message board, chat room; add pet's name to list for tributes; poetry and music in memory of pets, chat room

Rainbows Bridge Grief Support Center:One-on-one online grief counseling, memorials, Monday Night Candle Ceremony

Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine:Grief resources for families with pets

In Memory of Pets:Submit a tribute, candlelight ceremony, share your pet's family story, photo gallery

Lightning Strike Pet-Loss Support Page:The hope that the page will provide lightning-fast help for the griever

• Organizations
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Financial assistance for Veterinary Care

These private organizations provide funds to those in need.

• Comprehensive list of pet financial aid-related organizations, listed alphabetically by state from The Humane Society of the United States.
• AAHA Helping Pets Fun – This fund helps those in need access quality veterinary care for sick or injured pets. Grants temporarily suspended but will begin again in July 2009.
• Angels4Animals – Friends or veterinarians use the “contact us” page to refer an animal family in need of financial assistance.
• CareCredit – Offers a revolving line of credit for veterinary expenses.
• Cats in Crisis – Helps individuals and humane organizations care for cats with chronic or emergency medical conditions through financial and fundraising assistance. Grants temporarily suspended, but check often for re-up date.
• Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program – This program provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.
• Good Sam Fund — Good SAM (Special Assistance and Memorial Fund) was established to create financial aid for sick or injured animals who either are stray or client-owned animals in special circumstances. The fund is supported entirely by outside donations and your pet must meet one part of their criteria to be considered for financial assistance.
• Help-A-Pet – Help-A-Pet provides financial assistance nationwide for the medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense; for individuals with income below $20,000 or a family income below $40,000.
• IMOM – Financial assistance for life-threatening and emergency veterinary care. IMOM is dedicated to ensuring that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
• The Pet Fund – Provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care.
• United Animal Nations – LifeLine grants help Good Samaritans, animal rescuers and low-income families with the high cost of caring for pets by providing grants to meet emergency veterinary expenses they otherwise couldn’t afford.