SPCA of Wake CountyPet Loss Support Group
A free monthly support group led by a Pet Chaplain, offering a compassionate space to share stories, process grief, and connect with others who understand the loss of a beloved pet.
People grieving the loss of companion animals · The third Sunday of most months, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Free
From spcawake.org/services/pet-loss-support-group ↗About this program
The SPCA of Wake County Pet Loss Support Group may help. The group provides an opportunity for people grieving the loss of companion animals to share their stories and support each other. It’s has been meeting monthly since 2006. The group is facilitated by Dr. Rob Gierka, a non-denominational veterinary chaplain.
Meetings are held online, free and open to the public ; however, we do not allow anonymous attendance . When you click on the Zoom link below to enter the meeting, you will be asked to confirm your name and email address. Your information is not used for any other purpose than entry to the Zoom meeting. Once you have registered, you will not need to register again to attend future meetings.
The meetings are open to all who are interested.
Agenda: Listening and discussion, sharing pet photos, poems and stories, and Q&A.
Questions
Who facilitates the group?
The group is facilitated by Dr. Rob Gierka, a non-denominational veterinary chaplain.
Is anonymous attendance allowed?
we do not allow anonymous attendance
What is the agenda?
Listening and discussion, sharing pet photos, poems and stories, and Q&A.
Is the meeting free?
Meetings are held online, free and open to the public
Details
- Who
- People grieving the loss of companion animals
- When
- The third Sunday of most months, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Where
- Online
- Cost
- Free
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