Help in Florida
TOLL FREE! PET LOSS HOTLINES
Grief Recovery
Hotline (800) 445-4808 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm PST The Grief Recovery
Institute (888) 773-2683 The Iams Pet Loss
Support Center & Hotline (888) 332-7738 Monday thru Saturday, 8am to 8pm
College
of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline (877) 394-2273
http://net.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/ The C.A.R.E. Helpline is staffed by veterinary students who have have received training
from grief counselors. They also receive supervision from a licensed psychologist.
American Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) National Pet Loss Hotline 424 East 92nd St., New York, NY 10128 (800) 946-4646, 24 hours a day - use your keypad to punch in the pin number 140-7211 and
then your own phone number. The call will be returned immediately. Contact:
Stephanie LaFarge, Ph.D New York City residents may be seen in person at the ASPCA headquarters.
University of
California - Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Pet Loss Support Hotline (800) 565-1526
6:30pm to 9:30pm PST Monday thru Friday Summer Hours: 6:30pm to 9:30pm PST Tuesday thru Thursday Calls may be returned collect if no counselor is currently available.
Pet Loss Support
Pet Friends (800) 404-PETS P.O. Box 131 Moorestown, NJ 08057-0131 Long distance calls will be returned collect.
University of
Florida Pet Loss Support Hotline, Gainesville (352) 392-4700, Ext. 4080
Staffed by University of Florida Veterinary students Calls will be returned 7pm to 9pm EST
Website -
http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/alt_med/petgrief/petloss.htm
This hotline will call back anyone, anywhere, at no cost to the caller.
PET LOSS HOTLINES
The Chicago Veterinary Medical
Association Pet Loss Support Helpline Emil and Mary Baukert. C/O Riser Animal Hospital, 5335 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie, IL
60077 (630) 603-3994 This Helpline was established in 1993. It provides referral materials on professional
grief counseling and information packets on the areas of children & grief, euthanasia,
pet loss & the elderly, and a pet loss bibliography. A volunteer will pick up voice
messages and call back between 7pm and 9pm CST every evening. Long distance calls will be
returned collect. Companion Animal Association of
Arizona Pet Grief Support Hotline P.O. Box 5006, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5006 (602) 995-5885 This helpline is operated by trained volunteers 24 hours a day. Long distance calls will
be returned collect. Delta Society Pet Loss Support
Hotline Palm Springs Network 146 Pali, Palm Springs, Ca 92264 (619) 320-3298
Michigan State University Pet
Loss Support, College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Center, C-100 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-5064 Contact:
Sally Walshaw, M.A., V.M.D.
The Hotline is staffed by veterinary student volunteers from 6:30pm to 9:30pm EST on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Tufts University Pet Loss
Support Hotline (508) 839-7966 Hours: Monday thru Friday, 6:00pm to 9:00 pm EST
Companion Animal Hospital Pet
Loss Support Hotline Box 35, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
14853-6401 (607) 253-3932 Hours: 6:00pm to 9:00pm EST, Tuesday thru Thursday
Virginia-Maryland Regional
College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support Hotline (540) 231-8038
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00pm to 9:00pm EST
APLB SUPPORT CHAT ROOMS
The
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement's Chat Rooms are designed to
provide a safe and supportive
haven for those who have lost a beloved animal companion. Discussions are not
ones for social chatting, as they are solely designated to cover topics related
to pet loss and bereavement. It is important to
note that while these chat rooms are caring
and highly effective discussions, they should not be confused with clinical
psychological counseling sessions. Rather, the focus is solely on pet
bereavement. Although the tone is
one of compassion and constructive supportiveness, this association cannot always
regulate the variables that may arise in such an environment. In addition, advice or
other considerations that are offered should not be construed as part of a
professional counseling session. Those who are newly bereaved and visiting
a chat room for the first time
should try to come in as early as possible. In that way, more
individual attention can be provided as chats can get crowded later on in the
sessions. Friday night, 8 - 10, EST. Dr. Wallace Sife, Moderator, Ellie
Waldron, Co- host, and Karen Borga and Connie Starr,
Assistant Hosts
Sunday afternoon, 2 - 4, EST. Sarah Robinson,
Moderator, and Valerie Brideau, Assistant Host
Monday night, 8 - 10, EST. Ursula Brower, Moderator,
Sarah Robinson and Laurie Koen Co-hosts, and Sue Laue,
Assistant Host
Wednesday night, 8 - 10, EST. Ellie Waldron,
Moderator, Gayla Stone and Deborah Norman, Assistant
Hosts
Anticipatory Chat: Thursday night, 8 - 10, EST. Lois
Roach, Moderator, and Jenny Wilson, Assistant Host
Dr. Sife, Ellie, and Ursula can be reached
at aplb@aplb.org
if you are in deep
bereavement and need to communicate before their next scheduled chat
time.
To enter a chat room session, just
click here.
PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS &
COUNSELORS
Animal Grieving Center 1408 Belle Vista Dr., Orlando, FL 32809 (407) 857-0190 E-mail:
Rebmjb@aol.com Contact: Maryann Borgon, M.Ed.
Maryann Borgon offers a monthly support group at a fee of $10 (free to those of
participating veterinary clinics). Telephone and individual consultations are available.
Her services are provided for those of all ages coping with the loss or anticipated loss
of a companion animal.
Pet Loss Support Group,
Pinellas Animal Foundation 10825 Seminole Blvd., Bldg. A, Unit 3, Seminole, FL 34648 and Safety Harbor
Public Library (813) 347-PETS (7387) Contact: Crystal (Blomgren) Finnis, M.S. & Judith Gammonley, R.N.C., Ed.D. Monthly meetings of the Pet Loss Support Group are provided at no charge. Telephone
reassurance including counseling/crisis intervention is provided as needed. Both of these
pet loss counselors specialize in grief education and support. Pinellas Animal
Foundation Pet Loss Support Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation (813) 347-PETS or (813) 221-4804
Pet Loss Referral
and Support - Judith Gammonley 660 Island Way, Apt. 303 Clearwater, FL 34630 (813) 446-5332
Bonnie Parsons, MA, LMHC 2916 Longbrooke Way Clearwater, FL. 33760 (727) 524-6723 Email:
Lizbonco2916@hotmail.com
Father John Joseph Reid M.Ed.
Divine Mercy New Catholic Communities 2749 NE 10th Avenue Wilton Manors, FL 33334
Phone: (954) 567-1930 Email: JR4545@aol.com
PET LOSS CEMETERIES AND
CREMATORIES
Apopka: Greenbrier Memory
Gardens for Pets, 3703 W. Kelly Park Road, Apopka, FL 32712, (407) 886-2620
Bradenton: Belspur Oaks Pet Crematory, 6060 28th St E, Bradenton, FL
34203-5303, (941) 751-5044, http://www.belspuroaks.com
Cape Coral: Cape Pet Cemetery & Crematory, 25 NE Pine Island Rd., Cape
Coral, FL 33909-2559, (941) 574-6202
Daytona Beach: Hush Puppy Kennels & Pet Cemetery, 3629 US Highway 92,
Daytona Beach, FL 32124-1035, (904) 258-3591
Deland: Noahs Ark Boarding Kennel and Pet Cemetery, 3725 Marsh Rd., Deland,
FL 32724-9713, (904) 736-9848
Freeport: Heavenly Days Animal Kingdom Pet Cemetery, 2969 W Hwy 20,
Freeport, FL 32439, (904) 835-2340
Ft. Walton Beach: Kindred Hearts, Pet Bereavement Services, 29 Hughes
Street, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, (850) 244-3800, kindredheartsinc@aol.com.
Gainesville: Garden of Love Memorial Park, 4421 N. W. 14th Place,
Gainesville, FL 32605, (352) 373-4252
Hudson: Love Pet Cemetery, 15936 Dane Lane, Hudson, FL 34667, (727)
868-5848, http://www.gate.net/~lovepet/index.htm
Hudson: Pet Cremation Service, 18706 Gracie Lee, Hudson, FL 34669, (727)
856-7566
Jacksonville: Pet Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 12971 Saint Augustine Rd.,
Jacksonville, FL 32258-3481, (904) 268-3749
Kissimee:Trail's End [Crematorium], 970 N. Bass Rd., Kissimmee, FL
34746-6338, (407) 396-6385, http://www.pet-crematory.com, bmiller7@ix.netcom.com
Lakeland: Pet Companions Crematorium, 2810 Mine & Mill Rd., Lakeland, FL
33801, (941) 667-1569
Longwood: Pleasant Haven Pet Cemetery, 1370 E. Williamson Rd., Longwood, FL
32750-7131, (407) 332-8313
Melbourne: Special Pet Burial Services, Melbourne, FL 32901, (407)( 951-3901
Miami: Pet Heaven Memorial Park Cemetery/Animal Disposal & Private
Cremation, 10901 W Flagler St., Miami, FL 33174-1245, (305) 223-6515
N. Pinellas Park: Pinellas Memorial Pet Cemetery, 6505 85th Ave., N.
Pinellas Park, FL 34665, (727) 544-1051
Ocala: Whispering Pines Pet Cemetery, 7360 SW 158th Ln., Ocala, FL 34470,
(352) 237-3805
Okeechobee: Twin Oaks Pet Cemetery & Crematorium, 251 N.E. 300 St.,
Okeechobee, FL 34972, (941) 467-6377, (877) 332-3738 (toll free), http://www.twin-oak.com,
dr.tom@treco.net
Orlando: ALL Crematory, P.O. Box 547248, Orlando, FL 32854, (407) 886-0777,
http://www.allcrem.com, taleandri@matw.com
Orlando: Pine Castle Pet Crematory, 436 W Landstreet Rd., Orlando, FL
32824-7838, (407) 851-6292
Palmetto: Companions Memorial Park , 7777 Bayshore Rd., Palmetto, FL
34221-9756, (941) 722-5507; http://www.companionsmemorial.com
Panama City: Pet Haven Cemetery by Poodle-A-Rama, 6704 Boatrace Rd., Panama
City, FL 32404-9617, (904) 871-0800
Pensacola: Gulf Coast Pet Crematory, 4771 Bayou Blvd., PMB 194,
Pensacola, Florida 32503, 850-437-9639, Fax: 850-434-2499 http://www.gulfcoastpetcrematory.com
Pensacola: Pet Cremation Network, 8084 N. Davis Hwy., PMB 140., Pensacola,
FL 33514, (850) 477-2563, http://www.petcremation.cc, petcremation@aol.com
Pinellas Park: Pinellas Memorial Pet Cemetery & Crematory, 6500 86th Ave.,
Pinellas Park, FL 34666-4715, (727) 544-1051
Plantation: Broward Pet Cemetery, 11455 NW 8th St., Plantation, FL
33325-1506, (954) 476-0743
Punta Gorda: Pet Haven Cemetery, 27200 Jones Loop Rd., Punta Gorda, FL
33982-2384, (941) 637-0332
Sarasota: All Pets Memorial Gardens, 9725 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL
34220-4262, (941) 371-1200
Sarasota: Sandy Lane Pet Cemetery, 5830 Hagerman Rd., Sarasota, FL
34232-6118, (941) 371-1223
Satsuma: All Care Pet Crematory, 720 S. Hwy. 17, Satsuma, FL 32189, (904)
325-8700
Sebastian: Shady Oak Pet Crematory, Sebastian, FL 32978, (407) 664-5536
Tampa Bay Area: Companions Memorial Park , 7777 Bayshore Rd., Palmetto,
FL 34221-9756, (941) 722-5507; http://www.companionsmemorial.com
Titusville: Best Friends Cremation, 685 Childre Avenue, Titusville, Fl.
32796, 321-264-2399
Venice: Driftwood Pet Memorial Gardens & Crematories, 800 Laurel Ave.,
Venice, FL 34292-2719, (941) 485-6672
Vero Beach: Indian River Pet Cemetery, 8190 8th St., Vero Beach, FL
32968-9615, (407) 562-4135
W. Palm Beach: Paradise Pet Cemetery, 5490 Purdy Ln., West Palm Beach, FL
33415-7246, (407) 965-5677
W. Palm Beach: Pet Columbarium (mausoleum), memorial garden and crematory,
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, 3200 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach,
FL 33409, 561-686-6722
Zephyrhills: Faithful Friends Pet Cremation,
5221 8th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542, (813) 788-3065; http://www.FaithfulFriendsCremation.com
The above resources only serve as a guide.
Although I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist published in the field
of human loss and bereavement (Stress and Illness in the
Family: A Linear versus Family Life Space Perspective; The Child with Cancer: A
Life Space Study of Six Families), I do not have personal knowledge of the expertise
of any of those persons or facilities providing these pet loss services.
Rochelle Lesser, School Psychologist President & Founder
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