You're not alone

Sometimes there's no substitute for an understanding human voice. Fortunately, they're out there, staffing pet-loss support lines at some of the nation's most prestigious veterinary schools and colleges.

These are wonderful programs, and they're free for the cost of the call. (If you call during off hours, most will call you back collect.) In addition to a sympathetic ear, these programs offer additional resources such as articles that you may find helpful.

University of California
School of Veterinary Medicine
Davis, California
Hours of operation: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.,
Pacific time, Monday through Friday
530-752-4200

University of Florida
College of Veterinary Medicine
Gainesville, Florida
Hours of operation: 7 to 9 p.m.,
Eastern time
800-798-6196

Michigan State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
East Lansing, Michigan
Hours of operation: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Eastern time, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
517-432-2696

Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Columbus, Ohio
Hours of operation: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Eastern time, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
614-292-1823

Tufts University
School of Veterinary Medicine
North Grafton, Massachusetts
Hours of operation: 6 to 9 p.m.
Eastern time, Monday through Friday
508-839-7966

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Blacksburg, Virginia
Hours of operation: 6 to 9 p.m.
Eastern time, Tuesday and Thursday
540-231-8038

Cornell University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Ithaca, New York
Hours of operation: 6 to 9 p.m.,
Eastern time, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
607-253-3932

Revised June 2002

Date Published: 6/14/2002 5:12:00 PM