Support Resources

If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a pet in the Boulder area, there are several compassionate local and virtual support resources available.

Local Pet Loss Support Groups & Resources

• Humane Society of Boulder Valley
  Offers a free Pet Illness and Loss Support Community for those anticipating or grieving the loss of a companion animal. Meetings are available both in person and virtually on the first Saturday of each month. They also host monthly grief support hikes in South Boulder.

• Karen DeClerk, MA, LPC Pet Loss Support
  Boulder-based counselor Karen DeClerk facilitates pet loss support groups through the Humane Society of Boulder Valley and also offers individual grief counseling.

• TRU Community Care Grief Support Groups
  Offers general grief support groups in Boulder County. While not exclusively pet-loss focused, many families find comfort and emotional support through their programs.

• CSU Argus Institute Pet Loss Support Resources
  Provides Colorado-based pet grief support resources, including Boulder-area support groups, counseling referrals, and online support options.

• Human Animal Bond Trust (HABT) Virtual Support Groups
  Hosts free weekly online pet loss support meetings facilitated by licensed therapists.

• Caring Pathways Grief Support Resources
  Provides pet loss support groups and grief resources for families throughout the Denver/Boulder area.