Nonprofit Hope Healthcare has begun offering a Pet Loss Support Group at 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at its location in Cape Coral. The events provide an opportunity to discuss feelings about our beloved animal friends and learn from the experiences of others displaying understanding that pets are an important part of our families and the loss of a cherished pet can be devastating.

With generous community support, Hope Healthcare, which includes Hope Hospice and Hope Kids Care, offers additional counseling programs, including grief support for adults, teens and children, bereaved parents, and those that have experienced the suicide of a loved one; an LGBT group; crisis support for community schools and businesses; and a Spanish language group.

Admission is free. Location: 2430 Diplomat Pkwy. E. To reserve a spot at a Pet Loss meeting, call Tricia Black, LCSW, ACHP-SW, at 239-985-2485. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information on other programs, call 239-482-4673 or visit HopeHCS.org/counseling.