As all dog owners know, when your dog dies, you lose a part of your family. Now there is growing recognition that people who lose a companion animal not only grieve -- but grieve intensely. Over the past decade, various support services for grieving pet owners have sprung up across the country, including pet-loss support hotlines established at four veterinary schools. The hotlines are staffed primarily by trained veterinary students who offer grieving owners an empathetic ear and nonjudgmental support, feedback, and referrals.

The hotlines benefit people on both ends of the phone. Student volunteers gain real-life experience . . .

Want to learn more about pet-loss support hotlines? This is just a small sample of what you'll find in each issue of Your Dog. For information, contact the subscription department.

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