Pets are family — and losing a member of your family can be an extremely painful and traumatic experience. Thankfully, meeting with a pet loss support group may be able to help.
In a nurturing, small group, you are encouraged to process natural feelings of grief resulting from the loss of a beloved animal companion. Our sessions are run by a professional psychotherapist and offer additional resources to help you continue your path towards peace and healing.
Sign up for an upcoming session using the link below:
These free, monthly sessions meet in-person at Joybound in Walnut Creek, CA. The sessions begin at 12 pm, please arrive between 11:45 – 11:55 am. Reservations are required, please fill out our online form to reserve your spot.
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Other Grief Support Options
The following organizations offer low-cost and/or free pet grief support services. These businesses/programs were compiled as a courtesy and are neither endorsed, nor guaranteed, by Joybound People & Pets.
Joybound Pet Loss Support Meetings
- Support group meets monthly in Walnut Creek, CA.
- A collection of resources for grieving pet guardians.
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
- A collection of resources for grieving pet guardians.
- Bronze-tier membership is free.
- Support group meets online.
- Support group and individual counseling meet online.
Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter
- Support group meets online.
- Support group serves guardians of pet rabbits.
- Support group meets online.
- Support group meets online.
- Support group meets online.
Muttville Pet Loss Support Group
- Support group meets online.
- Support group serves Alameda, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Contra Costa County residents.
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
- Support group meets online.
- Support group meets online.
Redwood Empire Veterinary Medical Association
- Support group meets online.
- Support group meets online.
- Support group meets in San Francisco, CA.
- Support group meets in Vacaville, CA.
- Support group meets in Davis, CA.
- Support group meets in Pleasanton, CA.
More Resources for Pet Guardians
Pet Vaccinations
We offer free, monthly pet vaccination clinics, held at locations across Contra Costa County!
Pet Food
Nobody should have to choose between feeding their pet and feeding themselves.
Spay/Neuter Services
Our team safely sterilizes thousands of dogs and cats each year using the highest standards of care.
Pet Safety Net
We’re here to help keep pets out of municipal shelters, and with the family who loves them.
Community Veterinary Care
Need low-cost medical care for your dog or cat? Community Veterinary Care (CVC) may be able to help!
Rehoming Resources
Rehoming your pet yourself is usually a better option than bringing them to a shelter.
Community Cats
Trap-Neuter-Return is the only long-term strategy for humanely controlling the free-roaming cat population.
Financial Assistance
Here is a collection of resources (including Joybound’s) that can help assist with low-cost veterinary care.
Pet Loss & Grief Support
Pets are family — and losing a member of your family can be a painful and traumatic experience.
