Human Animal Bond Trust
HABT is a non-profit founded in Denver in 1988. We run a Pet Loss Support Group every Thursday night. A place where people could find support from on another.
The Human Animal Bond Trust started out back in 1988, when members of the veterinary community saw a need for a place for people to come together who have lost their beloved pets. To this day, The Human Animal Bond Trust has become the longest running pet loss support group nationwide. We continue to have weekly support group meetings where people of all walks of life are welcomed. These meetings
We are so thankful for you, Peace Wings!❤️❤️
Peace Wings is proud to partner with the Human Animal Bond Trust (HABT). For over 30 years, the HABT has made Denver's Pet Loss Support Group free to the public. Staffed by licensed therapists, this important resource has long recognized the depth of the love we feel for our pets, honored the bond we share with them, and supported the grieving and healing process for countless members of our community after the loss of their pet.
As funding has waned over the years, it has become difficult to continue to pay the therapists that staff the support group -- some of whom have been serving our community since the inception of the Pet Loss Support Group.
Every time we help a pet say good-bye, we donate to HABT in his or her name. Every few months, we will continue to bring forward the names of the beloved pets in whose memory we donate.
In October, November, and December 2023, we said goodbye to these beloved souls:
Maxwell | Murphy | Porkchop | Bunchie | Romy | Magic | Zoh | Ria | Nala | Casper | Midnight | Maddie | Opie | Jack | Molly | Jaco | Scarlet | Patty Cake | Stripey | Gotti | Jake | Ocoee | Quinn | Toby | Penny Lane | Charlotte | Diablo | Bella | Rowdy | Avalon | Shelby | Buddy | Avalanche | Levi | Sandy | Gibson | Sunshine | George | GiGi | Sophie | Stitch | Kopek | Greta
May their memory be a blessing, always, and may the legacy of their love live on in the work of the Human Animal Bond Trust.
With love,
H, Coral, and Mina
Peace Wings
Human Animal Bond Trust . . . thank you so much for all your good work. We love you.
Please share and help us find our next board member! 🐾❤️
Denver Nonprofit Human-Animal Bond Trust seeks Volunteer Development Director Responsibilities: Attend quarterly board meetings, and maintain communication with the board outside of meetings regarding development and fundraising Help with social media and other marketing...
We know your grief doesn't take the holidays off- that's why we're here for you - every Thursday, including Thanksgiving! Please join us at 6:30pm MT tomorrow if you need. Take care❤️
We know your grief doesn't take the holidays off- that's why we're here for you- every Thursday, including Thanksgiving! Please join us at 6:30pm MT tomorrow if you need. Take care!❤️
It was an amazing day today- thank you to everyone who joined us at our 2023 Fore!Paws Charity Disc Golf Tournament, and congrats to our winners!
We are so, so thankful for all of you, and your donations mean the world to us🙏🏻🐾❤️
An absolutely beautiful day to honor our beloved pets! Thank you Caring Pathways, Seven Stones Chatfield, and Leigh Ann Gerk. We are so thankful to share National Pet Memorial Day with you all! 🐾❤️
We are absolutely honored to partner with Dr. H and Peace Wings. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🐾❤️
Peace Wings is proud to partner with the Human Animal Bond Trust (HABT). For over 30 years, the HABT has made Denver's Pet Loss Support Group free to the public. Staffed by licensed therapists, this important resource has long recognized the depth of the love we feel for our pets, honored the bond we share with them, and supported the grieving and healing process for countless members of our community after the loss of their pet.
As funding has waned over the years, it has become difficult to continue to pay the therapists that staff the support group -- some of whom have been serving our community since the inception of the Pet Loss Support Group.
As of April 2023, Peace Wings began donating a portion of the proceeds from end-of-life care for each of our patients to support the important work done by the Human Animal Bond Trust.
So far, we have donated in memory of the following pets:
Chloe | Bailey | Tiger | Lilly | Zeke | Loki | Gatsby | Callie | Louis | Breagan | Pancho | Tre | Shadow | Riley | Alyeska | Wrigley | Chumby | Earl | Muffy | PD | Ellie | Kimiko | Otto | Loki | Buttercup | Zoe | Duncan | Medea | Oki | Abram | Daphne | Skipper | Carmella | Oscar | Honey
Every few months, we will continue to bring forward the names of the beloved pets in whose memory we donate. May their memory be a blessing, always, and may the legacy of their love live on in the work of the Human Animal Bond Trust.
With love,
H, Coral, and Mina
Peace Wings
Thanks for the share Evolution Veterinary Specialists, Inc. Happy World Pet Memorial Day everyone! 🐾❤️
In memory of all the pets that will forever be loved, always remembered, and with us always. ❤️
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/01/31/grief-pets-loss/ This is a beautiful article, featuring one of our good friends Leigh Ann Gerk ❤️
Dealing with pet loss: How to help a grieving pet parent Pet parents often say that losing their animal companions is as hard as, if not harder than, losing a human family member, experts say.
We had a blast at the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians ( CACVT ) Spring Conference today! Thank you for having us CACVT!
HeartLight Center is hosting a wonderful pet memorial service this Saturday! Details below🐾❤️
Pets are special companions. They are a significant part of our daily lives - how they greet us in the morning, the little nuances of their personalities, how they provide care to us when we are hurting... They are naturally therapeutic, genuine, and an important part of our families.
And... our grief for our pets isn't always recognized because some view them as "just a pet". For those who experience this, we acknowledge you.
We are thinking of all who are grieving for a special pet, and holding you in our hearts. Today we take time to honor the beloved pets of our lives and invite you to share about your animal companions. Tell us about them!
We have a special Pet Loss Memorial event happening on Saturday, April 15th at 11am at HeartLight Center, and invite anyone in the area to join in this space of mourning and sharing together. Link in bio!
Tomorrow's the big day!! Delicious food and open bar! Co****le tournament! Amazing door prizes including $500 Breckenridge Brewery gift cards- plus, hang out with PawsCo pups!
Hope to see you there! 🌷🐾 With PawsCo & Veterinary Emergency Group & Earth Buddy Pet @ Farm House Restaurant at Breckenridge Brewery 🐾🌷
Tickets are now on sale! 🐾🌷 Pets and Pearls Garden Party with special guests: PawsCo- and a huge thank you to our friends at Earth Buddy Pet for being our first sponsor!🐾🌷 https://www.humananimalbondtrust.org/
Beautiful day today! Thank you to Richard Mercer and to all who came out ❤️
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“We are here for you. The grieving pet communities are embracing you and want to help. Your stories are important. We want to hear them. We want to hear your pet's name. We offer hope for those still searching for their lost pets. For those whose pets who have passed away, we promise to be a light for you when you navigate through the darkness." -Leigh Ann Gerk, Mourning to Light Pet Loss
We welcome you to visit HSBV's honorary space, at the front of our campus, for all the animals and families impacted by the Marshall Fire. Please visit or gift any meaningful tokens here to honor the animals and our neighbors - any time. Our hearts are with you, and we will always be here for you. ❤🐾
Please share with our Boulder community! Free Pet Loss Support Group for pets lost in the fires- this Friday! ❤
Losing a pet is heartbreaking and can be a very isolating experience, especially over the holidays. Consider giving a small gift in their memory to support our weekly Pet Loss Support Group, led by compassionate, licensed therapists.❤ Our grief counseling is provided to our community completely free-of-charge, ensuring everyone has access to healing. You can help keep our services afloat…all while honoring a beloved pet. Donate today at www.HumanAnimalBondTrust.org/Pet-Tribute
The holidays can be especially painful for those experiencing the loss of a companion animal. So today, we are asking for your help! With a gift of $5 or more, you can make a tribute in loving memory of a pet AND ensure our free-of-charge, weekly Pet Loss Support Group - led by compassionate, licensed therapists - continues for years to come. Every dollar makes a difference. Please, help us reach our $1,000 holiday fundraising goal, all while honoring the life of a beloved pet. ❤ Click here to make your tribute gift: www.HumanAnimalBondTrust.org/Pet-Tribute
Welcome Celebrating the unique bond between animals of all species, ages & lifestyles and their human families.
Happy first ever International Human Animal Bond Day today!! So cool! ❤🐾
November 8 is International Human Animal Bond Day Dr. Patrick Flynn, Human Animal Bond Association and Dr. Mark Johnston, Our Special Friends in the UK on International Human Animal Bond Day