The Animal Hospice, End of Life, and Palliative Care Project, or AHELP Project, is committed to overcoming the obstacles that prevent caregiving families from getting the support they need following a significant health decline or the diagnosis of a life-limiting condition. That is why we are pleased to partner with Help Texts to send you tips, resources, and practical wisdom to support you as you grieve. Your messages will be personalized based on type of pet, cause of death, and more. And, because you're signing up here, you'll receive our discount.
It will take less than 5 minutes to sign up, and then your texts will begin right away. You'll receive two texts each week and additional messages on birthdays, gotcha days, and holidays.
For additional support, you can visit our services page or contact AHELP here.
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- Give as a gift
By signing up you agree to receive recurring support and wellbeing text messages from Help Texts at the mobile number you provide. Message frequency varies (about 2 messages per week). Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to opt out. See our Terms of Service and Privacy Notice.
FAQ
Answers to questions about how Help Texts supports you through grief.
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How does Help Texts work?
After signing up, you'll receive supportive text messages directly to your phone twice a week. You can pause or stop anytime. It works on any phone, no smartphone required.
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How soon after losing a pet should I start getting grief support?
Whenever you're ready. The death of a beloved pet is felt deeply and instantly. Some people want support from day one. Others need a little time before they're ready to receive anything. Either way, we personalize the messages you will be receiving to meet you where you are.
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Can I give Help Texts as a gift to someone who just lost a pet?
Yes. We offer a gift subscription that gives someone a full year of grief text support. You purchase it, enter their email, send a personalized message to them, and that's it. Support arrives right away, without requiring them to go anywhere or answer. For someone who's grieving, ongoing support matters more than most things you could order online.
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Does text-based mental health and grief support actually work?
Yes, text-based grief and mental health support is an effective, accessible way to get expert help. Help Texts' published research shows that personalized text support is helpful for 95% of people navigating grief and other life challenges. Subscribers consistently report that receiving supportive texts feels good, and that our practical, personalized tips help them make meaningful changes over time. Many describe grief text support as life-changing.
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What kinds of pets does Help Texts cover?
All of them. A dog, a cat, a horse, a rabbit, a reptile, a bird. The bond was real regardless of what kind of animal they were. So is the grief. We also customize messages based on how they died because grieving a pet being euthanized can be different than a pet dying from old age, or one that went missing.