Please note: We will be closing at Noon on Tuesday, December 24th, and closed on Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas!

End of Life Care

APPOINTMENT
Arbor View Animal Hospital is here for you and your pet, from the moment we first meet you, to the moment it is time to say goodbye. Pets are members of our families and having to say goodbye can be one of the hardest things a loving family has to do.

When you are making the difficult decisions about end-of-life-care for your pet, please know that the veterinarians and staff of Arbor View Animal Hospital are here to help you through this process. We understand how hard it is to weigh the condition of your pet and his or her quality of life. We will take the time to discuss with you the physical and emotional factors involved in making end-of-life decisions and will give you the time you need to consider your pet’s unique situation.

Care Pet Loss Helpline

A Grief Counselor is available on Wednesdays from 1pm-5pm and will return calls within 24 hours if a message is left.
Phone Number: (217)-552-5371

The CARE Helpline was developed to provide a supportive outlet for people experiencing the actual or anticipated loss of their cherished companion animal. It is staffed by our Grief Counselor who understands the importance of the bond you share with your animal friend and the emotions involved when that bond is threatened or altered. The CARE Helpline focus is on the array of emotions related to pet loss.”

-UofI College of Veterinary Medicine
www.vetmed.illinois.edu/animal-care/care-pet-loss-helpline/

The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement

The APLB is a certified nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides an assortment of support services for those grieving or anticipating the loss of a pet.

The association provides online chat rooms Sunday-Friday as well as counseling hotlines.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The ASCPA provides information on their website to help cope with the loss of a beloved pet.

They also have a Pet Loss Hotline:
(877) GRIEF-10 / (877)-474-3310

www.aspca.org/Pet-Care/general-pet-care/end-of-life-care

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

The Tufts Pet Loss Support Hotline seeks to serve the community-at-large by providing both a resource for people grieving the loss of a pet, and an opportunity for our veterinary students to acquire the skills needed for pet loss and grief counseling.

Pet Loss Support Hotline:
(508)-839-7966

Available:
Mon-Fri 6-9pm EST
24 hour Voicemail

Caring medicine for all animals.

If you live in Valparaiso or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian to care for your pets – look no further. Arbor View Hospital Team is a licensed IN veterinarian, treating all types of pets. Your pets’ health and wellbeing are very important to us, and we take every possible measure to give your animals the care they deserve.

Location

244 West U.S. Highway 6
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Click here for directions.

Hours

Monday: 8:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 8:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Contact Info

Phone: (219) 762-7267
Fax: (219) 763-9425
Email:  arborviewah@gmail.com

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