Toll-free Pet-loss Support Hotlines |
Toll-free Pet-loss Support Hotlines |
Jun 29 2003, 04:12 PM
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For more information and, visit Iowa State University Pet-Loss Support
Iowa State University Pet Loss Support Hotline The Pet Loss Support Hotline was established to provide a source of emotional support for those who have lost a beloved pet or are anticipating the loss of a pet. Reaching the Pet Loss Support Hotline Hours of operation: September-April: Seven days a week, 6:00 - 9:00pm CST May-August: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:00 - 9:00pm CST Dial (888) ISU-PLSH (888-478-7574) toll free any time of day. During hours of operation, your call will be answered by the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and forwarded to a hotline volunteer if one is available. Otherwise, you may leave your name and telephone number and your call will be returned by a volunteer as soon as possible. During off hours, your call will be forwarded to a voice mail system. Please leave a message including your name and telephone number. Your call will be returned as soon as possible during regular hours of operation. ------------------------------------------------ Other Hotlines Available: Pet Loss Support Hotlines University of California-Davis 916-752-4200 Weekdays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. PST University of Florida-Gainesville 904-392-4700 Weekdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. EST The Ohio State University 614-292-1823 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. CST Chicago Veterinary Medical Association 708-603-3994 Leave a voice mail anytime. Calls returned collect between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. CST weekdays --------------------------------------------------------- Limitations of Pet Loss Support Hotlines Often, the support line volunteers are not licensed veterinarians. As such, they CAN NOT give medical advice over the telephone. They respect your opinions and your right to make decisions concerning your pets. Therefore, they can not be expected to make these difficult decisions for you. **Please Note: lightning-strike.com has no affiliation with these hotlines, but feel it is a service worth mentioning for further investigation by our readers.** -------------------- |