Find trusted care for your dog.

AAHA-Accredited Hospital Locator

American Animal Hospital Association

United States and Canada

Local search

Use this when you need a new primary hospital, want a second option for a medically complex senior dog, or need to check whether a nearby hospital is AAHA accredited.

Find a Rehabilitation Professional

American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians

International

Local search

Use this when your dog is slow to rise, recovering from surgery, losing strength, or needs a rehabilitation plan coordinated with a veterinarian.

Board-Certified Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Search

American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

International

Local search

Use this for complex arthritis, neurologic weakness, repeated injury, difficult post-operative recovery, or when a general rehabilitation plan is not improving function.

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist Search

Canine Rehabilitation Institute

International

Local search

Use this when you need a rehabilitation-certified professional and want to ask who evaluates the dog, who performs exercises, and how progress is measured.

Animal Hospice & Palliative Care Association

International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care

International

Professional association

Use this to understand hospice credentials and the scope of comfort-oriented care before comparing local providers.

In-Home Hospice, Quality-of-Life and Euthanasia Search

Lap of Love

United States and Canada

In home and virtual

Use this when travel is hard for your dog, the family wants to understand a home goodbye, or you need a quality-of-life conversation before deciding.

At-Home Euthanasia by ZIP Code

CodaPet

Selected United States communities

In home

Use this when your dog is stable enough for a planned home appointment and you want to compare local availability and what is included before the day arrives.

Pet Loss & Bereavement Service Directory

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement

International and online

Local and virtual search

Use this when the type of support is unclear or you need to compare local and online options across emotional, spiritual, and practical care.

No-Charge Pet Loss Chat and Video Groups

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement

Virtual

Virtual groups

Use this when you need a low-pressure first step, want to listen before speaking, or feel that people around you do not understand pet loss.

Pet Loss Support Hotline and Resource Center

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

United States by phone; resources available online

Phone and online

Use this when you need a compassionate listener or a credible place to understand what grief can feel like. It is not a mental-health crisis line.

Pet Loss Support Helpline

Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

United States by phone

Phone helpline

Use this when evenings feel hardest and you want to talk with someone who understands companion-animal loss without entering therapy immediately.

Free Remote Pet Loss Support Group

Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center

Virtual; open beyond MSU clients

Virtual group

Use this when you want a recurring group led from a veterinary social-work setting and can attend at a scheduled time.

Pet Loss, Decision and Quality-of-Life Support

Colorado State University Argus Wellness and Support

Colorado and selected virtual groups

In person, phone and virtual

Use this when the medical decision and the emotional weight are tangled together, especially if your dog is a CSU hospital patient or you need Colorado resources.

Honoring the Bond

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center

Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center clients

Hospital-based support

Use this if your dog is treated at Ohio State and the family needs a social worker alongside the medical team, or use its public guides to prepare questions.

Veterinary Social Work Support

University of Tennessee Center for Veterinary Social Work

Tennessee and virtual programs

Program and group support

Use this when you want support grounded in veterinary social work or need help understanding whether a group, counselor, or community resource fits.

Virtual Pet Loss Support Groups

Lap of Love

Virtual

Free and paid virtual support

Use this when you want a group matched to the kind of loss, or when anticipatory grief starts before your dog has died.

Pet Cemetery & Crematory Member Directory

International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories

International

Local search

Use this before choosing aftercare so you can compare identity tracking, individual versus communal care, transport, return timing, and written pricing.

Licensed Online Veterinarian Marketplace

Vetster

United States, Canada, United Kingdom and other markets

Virtual appointments

Use this for non-emergency questions, medication clarification, chronic-condition follow-up, or triage when travel is difficult. Do not use it to delay emergency care.

Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist Search

American College of Veterinary Behaviorists

International

Local and virtual search

Use this for new aggression, severe anxiety, panic, compulsive behavior, or behavior change that may involve pain, cognitive decline, medication, or another medical cause.

Veterinary Specialist Search

VetSpecialists.com by ACVIM

International

Local search

Use this when your senior dog's diagnosis spans multiple systems, a condition is progressing despite treatment, or your primary veterinarian recommends referral care.

Emergency and Specialty Hospital Locator

BluePearl Pet Hospital

Selected United States communities

Hospital locator

Use this to plan the nearest specialty or emergency option before a crisis, then call the location to confirm hours, services, and current intake status.

24/7 Veterinary Emergency Group Locations

Veterinary Emergency Group

Selected United States communities

Emergency hospital locator

Use this for breathing trouble, collapse, seizure, severe pain, toxin exposure, inability to urinate, or another sudden change that cannot wait for a routine visit.

Urgent Care Grants

RedRover Relief

United States

Online application

Use this after a veterinarian has examined the dog and provided a diagnosis and treatment estimate, while continuing to discuss time-sensitive care directly with the clinic.

REACH Veterinary Care Assistance

American Veterinary Medical Foundation

United States; veterinarian participation required

Veterinarian-submitted assistance

Ask your veterinary team whether they participate or know a local charitable-care pathway; owners generally do not apply as if it were a guaranteed consumer grant.

Professional Pet Sitter Locator

Pet Sitters International

International

Local search

Use this when a senior dog needs reliable bathroom breaks, familiar routines, medication reminders, or caregiver respite at home.

End-of-Life Pet Photography Network

The Tilly Project

International

Photographer search

Use this when time may be short and you want a photographer comfortable working quietly at home with a sick, anxious, or mobility-limited dog.

Animal Poison Control Center

ASPCA

United States by phone

24/7 phone consultation

Call promptly with the product name, package, estimated amount, time of exposure, dog weight, and current symptoms; do not induce vomiting unless directed.

Pet Poison Helpline

United States, Canada and the Caribbean by phone

24/7 phone consultation

Use this immediately after a suspected ingestion or exposure while preparing to follow instructions or travel to an emergency hospital.

Integrative Veterinarian Directory

American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association

International

Local search

Use this when exploring acupuncture or other complementary support as part of a veterinary plan, especially when a senior dog takes several medications.

Fear Free Professional Directory

Fear Free Pets

International

Local search

Use this when clinic visits, handling, grooming, or home care trigger fear and you want to ask how the professional reduces stress for an older dog.

Animal Health Studies Database

American Veterinary Medical Association

United States and selected international studies

Study search

Use this when a specialist mentions a study or when standard options are limited and the family wants to understand whether a legitimate university or hospital trial exists.

Pet Trust Planning Guide

ASPCA

United States

Public planning guide

Use this before a hospitalization, long trip, or family transition to create a written care plan and identify who can make decisions for your dog if you cannot.

Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist Search

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

International

Specialist search

Use this when a dog needs an individualized nutrition plan for weight change, chronic disease, food tolerance, or a complex home-prepared diet.