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Support groups - Monthly support groups in a safe and non-threatening atmosphere, free of charge to the community since 1992. Meetings are held at The Long Island Veterinary Specialists Center, www.livs.org, 163 South Service Road, Plainview, NY, at 8 PM in *The Conference Room.
Groups are open to anyone dealing with the loss of an animal companion through death or separation. We also address euthanasia, terminal illness and quality of life issues, and universal grief. Groups are 'supportive' in nature and not to be confused with 'traditional therapy.' We ask that all prospective members call prior to attending. Telephone and E-mail counseling is available in the interim.
Chatrooms - For those who are unable or unwilling to physically attend a support group, a chatroom for those who have lost an animal companion is available. A chatroom can provide safety, comfort and anonymity in your time of need. I invite you to visit my Wednesday night chats at
'The Animal Love and Loss Network,' www.alln.org from 8-10 pm, EST. Chats are also held on Fridays from 8-10 pm, and Tuesdays, Noon-2 pm EST, for your convenience.
Education - An informative packet on animal loss can be obtained upon request. Related literature is distributed at each support group meeting, and a video on the topic is often shown. With the permission of members, arrangements can sometimes be made to have students sit in on group sessions.
Lectures and Workshops - Qualified speakers are available to your organization or facility. We have been invited to speak at schools, colleges, animal advocacy groups, library and community programs, and we conduct a yearly workshop for Veterinary Science Students at Nassau Tech. Paw to Heart has been featured on News 12 LongIsland, in Petlife Magazine, The Long Island Voice, and in The Long Island Life section of Newsday.
Universal Grief - We at Paw To Heart believe that being able to deeply mourn our animal companions gives us the capacity to grieve the loss, suffering and exploitation of 'all' animals. Just as our dear animal family members feel fear and pain, so do those unseen animals who suffer and die on factory and fur farms, in research labs, puppy mills, in pounds and overcrowded shelters, and on the streets each day. The abused, the neglected, the hunted, the trapped and skinned, are all deserving of our tears.

We are therefore acknowledging and discussing this concept in our lectures, workshops and support groups.
Paw to Heart - Was inspired by and is dedicated to the loving memory of Sheba, Shasta and Samson.

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