Helpful Links
Find additional helpful resources through these links to providers and animal organizations our clients have been happy with.
Grooming
Boarding, Daycare, and Sitting
Pet Rescues & Shelters
Wildlife Rehabilitators
North Country Wild Care, Wildlife Rehabilitators
If you find sick or injured wildlife, please call North Country Wild Care’s Emergency Hotline at (518) 964-6740. They will advise you on what to do next.
For helpful information about wildlife rehabilitation, please visit their website:
Coping with the Loss of a Pet
It is difficult to imagine our lives without our pets, but sooner or later, all pet parents will face the passing of our beloved animal friends.
The powerful emotions that may be triggered by a pet’s death can cause some individuals to feel confused, frightened, angry, guilty and sad. Please remember, these emotions are all normal. It is natural to grieve, and it is important to have compassion and support in one’s time of grief.
Pet Loss Resources
The ASPCA can help if the animal you love has died or if he or she is ill, injured or elderly. At www.aspca.org, we have compiled a wealth of information to aid you during this trying time.
Our End-of-Life Care FAQ addresses questions about making your pet’s final days comfortable, peaceful and dignified. We also have a general Pet Loss FAQ and an article on helping children understand the loss of a pet.
In addition, ASPCA Counseling Services offers a Pet Loss Support program that provides personalized help with euthanasia issues, grief counseling, helping other pets cope and more.
For assistance, please email Dr. Stephanie LaFarge, Senior Director of ASPCA Counseling Services, through her online Pet Loss column. You may also call the ASPCA’s 24-hour, toll-free Pet Loss Hotline at (877) GRIEF-10.
If you or someone you know are coping with the loss of a pet, there are several resources available to support you during this difficult time. The following list was compiled as a way for the Sand Creek Animal Hospital team to support our clients who are grieving over the loss of a pet.