Here you will find a listing of pet loss support resources. Most are free but please check to be sure. If you find any that are no longer in operation, or if you have any resources to add, please Click Here to Contact Me with the information so others may benefit.

Pats Plus
Pet Loss with Understanding Support
Mobile Spca
2719 Springhill Ave.
Mobile, Al 36607
805-476-7722

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Memories are Forever
1206 5th Ave
Fairbanks, Ak 99701
Phone 907-456-9654

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Companion Animal Association of Arizona
Pet Grief Support Service
P.O. BOX 13606 Phoenix, Az 85002
Phone 602-995-5885
24 hour Pet Loss Support
Website www.goodnet.com/~ej8026/caaa1.html

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Andrea Keith, M.A., C.E.A.P.
Pet Loss Bereavement Counseling and Support Groups of Orange County
Post Office Box 53454
Irvine, CA 92619
Tel: 949.737.5464 x213 (Confidential, 24-hour voice mail)
Tel: 949.650.2442 (Confidential, PST office hours)
E-mail: akeith@cruznet.net
Andrea Keith is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in grief/pet loss.
Counseling for adults /children, couples, and families is by
appointment only. Support Groups meet Saturdays. Group size is limited and
reservations are required. Please call /e-mail for details.
Andrea has one M.A. in Human Behavior, a second in Marriage and Family
Therapy, and a National Certification as an Employee Assistance Professional.
She has worked in the Mental Health Field since 1996 and has
provided years of community service as a volunteer.

PET LOSS WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS
JULIE D. RICHARD, RN, MPH
GRIEF AND LOSS EDUCATOR
PO BOX 62
CARMEL, CA 93921

Human-Animal Program and School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California
Davis, Ca. 95616
Pet Loss Support Hotline
Phone 530-752-4200
Toll Free 1-800-565-1526
Monday to Friday 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. P.S.T.

Sharon Callahan
P.O. Box 1056,
Mount Shasta, Ca. 96067
Free Grief Counseling

Pet Psyc
Terri M. Austin, Ph.D.
Monterey, Ca. 93942
Pet Loss Counseling

Support for Animal Loss
Human Society of Santa Clara Valley
2530 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, Ca 95050
Phone 408-727-7845

Pet Loss Support Group
Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month
Santa Cruz SPCA
2200 7th Ave
Santa Cruz 95062
Phone 408-475-6454 or 408-688-4968

Julie Austin, Psy.D.
2425 Colorado Avenue, Suite 208
Santa Monica CA 90404
(310) 535-1360
A licensed psychologist in Los Angeles,
who works with families, individuals.

Pet Loss Support Group
Meets evenings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month
Cecilia Soares, D.V.M.
38 Quail Ct
Suite 201
Walnut Creek, Ca 94596
Phone 415-932-0607

Pet Loss Support Group
Betty Carmack, R.N.
Meets the first Monday of each month
For Details and Location call the San Francisco Spca at 415-554-3000

Pet Loss Support Group
Redwood Empire Veterinary Medical Association
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Contact Cheri Ross at 707-527-9330 for details

Pet Loss Support Group
Oakland Humane Society
8323 Baldwin
Oakland, Ca 94621
Phone Carol Nobori at 415-569-0702 for details

Animal Health Foundation Pet Loss Support Group
St.Augustine by the Sea
1227 4th St
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Phone 213-559-3164

Pet Loss Support Hotline
Delta Society
Palm Springs Network
146 Pali
Palm Springs, Ca 92264
Phone 619-320-3298 for details

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Facilitating the healing of grief
by creating a garden in memory of those we've loved

MAILING ADDRESS:
Gardens of Memory
P.O.Box 1694
Lyons, CO 80540
Email gardensofmemory@dotexpress.com
www.gardensofmemory.com
Marsha Olson available for phone consultations at: (720) 732-6095
This is interesting, check it out if you have the time.

Pet Loss Support
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Colorado State University
300 W. Drake Rd
Fort Collins, Co 80523
Phone 970-491-1242

Grief Counselor and Educator
Greg Couger M.Ed.
Changes: The Support for People and Pets Program
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Fort Collins, CO 80523
gcouger@vth.colostate.edu
Changes: The Support for People and Pets Program Pet Loss Support
Colorado Animal Rescue Association
Meets every Friday at 5:30 P.M. at
Alternatives
103 S. Washatch Ave.
Colorado Springs, Co 80903
A minimal donation is requested to help defray costs.

Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Fort Collins, Co
303-221-4535

Pet Loss Support Group
Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society
1780 S. Bellaire
Suite 701
Denver, Co 80222
Phone 303-759-1251

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Pet Loss Counseling
M. Patrica Gallagher
P.O. Box 2197
Darien, Ct 06920
Phone 203-656-2669 for details

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Pet Loss Support
Harmony Animal Hospital
Jupiter, FL
Has sections on Pet Loss and a Pet Loss Discussion Board and more.

Pet Loss Support
Animal Grieving Center
meets once a month, the third Wednesday of the month for a $20.00 fee
(no charge to clients of participating veterinarians).
Telephone and individual consultations are also available. Group no longer meets at the
library; they can call for location or you can just leave out that info.

Maryann Borgon
Phone number is 407-857-0190.

Pet Loss Support
Pinellas Animal Foundation 813-347-PETS
Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation 813-221-4804

Pet Loss Referral and Support
Judith Gammonley
660 Island Way
Apt. 303
Clearwater, Fl 34630
Phone 813-446-5332

University of Florida
College of Veterinary Medicine
Pet Loss Support Hotline
Gainesville, Fl
Phone 352-392-4700 Ext. 4080
Leave Message
Calls will be returned 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
This hotline will call back anyone, anytime, at no cost to the caller.

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Chicago Illinois VMA
708-603-3994 anytime
Calls will be returned 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Long Distance Calls will be returned "Collect"

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Pet Loss Grief Support Group
E.38th St. Library
5420 E. 38th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46218
Meets the second Saturday of the month
Time: 2-4 PM
Phone : (317) 251-4028
oakhall13@cs.com

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ISU Pet Loss Support Hotline
Staffed by Volunteers of the
Iowa State University Veterinary
Teaching Hospital. Hours of
operation are September to April-7 days a week 6 to 9 PM CST
May to August-Wednesday, Friday, 6-9 PM CST
Phone 888-ISU-PLSH toll free any time of day.
Visit their Web Site at http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/support/

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Bluegrass Pet Crematorium
868 Floyd Drive #102
Lexington, Kentucky 40505
Office (606) 367-1282
Pager (606) 330-8226
Fax (606) 367-1330
Email Don.Simmons@Lgeenergy.com
Owner: Paul DeBoor
Member: International Association of Pet Cemeteries (IAPC)

Pet Loss Support Group
David Jones, D.V.M.
The Cat Clinic of Louisville
P.O. Box 4963
Louisville, Ky 40204
Phone 502-451-2673 for location

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Heaven's Pets at Lake Lawn Metairie
Pet Cremation and Bereavement Center
(located in historic Metairie Cemetery)
5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70124
504.482-PETS (7387)

Montgomery County Animal Shelter
has a Monthly Pet Bereavement Seminar on the
3rd Wednesday of the Month.

Call first for details and directions at 301-279-1823
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Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine
From 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern Time
Phone 517-336-2696

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University of Minnesota
College of Veterinary Medicine
St. Paul, Minnesota
612-624-4747

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Pet Loss Support
Pet Friends, Inc.
P.O. Box 131
Moorestown, NJ 08057-0131
Phone 1-800-404-PETS
Compassionate Support, information and referrals to anyone
who has lost--or who anticipates losing--a pet. The service is free
but long distance calls will be returned collect.

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The Animal Medical Center
510 East 62nd Street, Manhattan
Human Resources Office
New York City
Phone 212-838-8100

Barbara Myers
29 Lyman Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
718-720-5548
Certified Grief Therapist
First Consultation is available without cost.

Joanne Zager, Ph.D.
New York State Licensed Psychologist
118 Park Lane
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-272-6353
jzager @twcny.rr.com

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Riverside Pet Crematory
Albany, Oregon 97321
541-926-0251
Owners: Ted and Jerry Running
Compassionate folks, well-run facility.
submitted by a customer, Janet Phillips

Pet Loss and Grief Counseling Services
Dove Lewis Emergency Veterinary Hospital
Phone 503-228-7281

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Healing Works: Specialized counseling for grief and loss, pet therapy available.
1644 W. Walnut Street, rear
Allentown, PA 18102
610-432-2168
Healing Works Allentown

The University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Phone 215-898-4529

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Pet Loss Support Group
Sponsored by the Memphis-Shelby Co. Veterinary Medical Association
Phone 901-873-4127

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Elaine Winter, LCSW
1414 E 4500 S Suite 4
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
801-272-9555
Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in Pet Bereavement Counseling

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Fairfax County Shelter
and the Alexandria Shelter
both in northern Virginia have free pet bereavement group
therapy sessions. Call either center for more info and email
me with details when you get them.

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern Time
540-231-8038

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Washington State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Pet Loss Partnership
Pullman, Washington
Phone 509-335-4569

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The Rainbow Passage
A Pet Loss Support and Bereavement Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Web Site at The Rainbow Passage

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Handicappedpets.com Products, services, and support for elderly, disabled, and handicapped pets.

Sometimes, there are alternatives to putting down an injured or elderly dog, cat, or other pet. This site is about our best friends and some of those alternatives. Join the thousands of people caring for an elderly, disabled, hurt, or handicapped dog, cat, or other animal.

The Bereavement Page A Collection of Poems About Animals

Harmony Animal Hospital Pet Loss Section

Lightning Strike Offering a Cybershoulder for Grieving Pet Owners

Paws to Heaven Another Pet Loss Support Directory

The Pets Grief Homepage and Candle Ceremony A place for pet lovers who are grieving over the loss of a pet or concerned about an ill pet. Here you will find personal support, the Pets Candle Ceremony, healing poetry like Rainbow Bridge and much more, lots of valuable references and links; and you can even add your pet's name to the list of Departed Pets.

If you have suffered a loss of a Special Animal Companion,
you may want to check out the Alt.Support.Grief.Pet-Loss Newsgroup
where you can find a sympathetic ear and others to talk to
who have gone through the same thing. Be sure to stop back often to see what's new. Any comments or criticisms are greatly appreciated. If you have a link or other info you would like to have added to this site, just email us with the info.