California Pet Loss Resources

Hotlines:

800-565-1526 - University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, 6:30-9:30 pm PT, http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/petloss/

(619) 320-3298 - Delta Society Pet Loss Support Hotline, Palm Springs (see "Support Groups")

(408) 648-6283, (408) 625-5573 - Terri Austin, Ph.D. (see "Counselors")

(530) 926-6424 - Sharon Callahan, free grief counseling

(888) 773-2683 - Grief Recovery Institute, Beverly Hills, CA

Support Groups:

Albany/Berkeley: Audrey Spector MA, LMFT, 1398 Solano Ave. Albany, CA, Phone: (510) 704-5502, http://www.audreyspector.com/Pet_Loss.html

Berkeley: Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society, 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710. Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 PM, with facilitators Rev. Roy Gesley (an AAPC Pastoral Counselor) and Jill Goodfriend, RN and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. No fixed fee; donations appreciated. For more information, visit us online at http://www.berkeleyhumane.org or call Roy at 510-752-7757 or Jill at 510-393-1359.

Cardiff: Lorri Green, Ph.D., San Diego Cty. Pet Loss Bereavement Program, 2058 Oxford Ave., Cardiff, CA 92007, 760-436-6798, LGreene98@aol.com, http://www.petbereavement.com

Carmel: Julie D. Richard, RN,MPH, Pet Loss Workshops and Presentations, P.O. Box 62, Carmel, CA 93921

Dublin: Tri-Valley Pet Loss Support Group, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568, 925.683.8463. 1st Monday each Month, 6 to 7:30 pm. Contact Michele Shimamura, LMFT to reserve a space.

Fresno: Central California SPCA, 103 S. Hughes, Fresno, CA 93706-1207, (559) 233-0115, http://www.ccspca.com/

Indio: David Hanson, DEH, TFT-Dx, 80870 Highway 111 Suite #112, Indio, CA 92201, 760-898-5838, powerpaws4u2@yahoo.com

La Jolla: Theresa Crawford, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, 1030 Pearl Street #5, La Jolla, CA 92037 (San Diego), 1-858-459-0345. Groups and individual support. tcrawfordpsyd@aol.com

Lodi: Animal Friends Connection, 1110 W. Kettleman Lane, Ste. 38, Lodi, CA , (209) 365-0535, http://www.animalfriendsconnect.org/ (check the calendar for dates and locations)

Los Angeles, West/Hermosa Beach: This group has moved; please see the Torrance listing, below.

Modesto: AARC Sanctuary, P.O. Box 578763, Modesto, CA 95357, (209) 527-AARC, http://cjwww.csustan.edu/animals/AARCinfo.html, phyllisg@toto.csustan.edu

Modesto: Away from Me Now Pet Loss Support Group, Optimal Hospice Care, 122 West Granger Ave., Modesto, CA 95350, 209-338-3000, http://www.optimalcares.com. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm; free. (Dates and times are subject to change; please call before coming.) For more information please call our Bereavement Coordinator at: 209-338-3000.

Monterey: Teresa Wagner, Matters of the Heart, 74 Twin Oaks Dr., Monterey, CA 93940, (408) 375-9389, Wagnertl@aol.com

Monterey: SPCA for Monterey County Pet Loss Support Group, 1002 Highway 68 across from Laguna Seca Raceway.  Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 12:00-1:00 at The SPCA's Education Center. Drop-ins are welcome and there is no charge. For more information call Joseph Lumello, VNA & Hospice, at (831) 758-8243 or visit http://www.SPCAmc.org/support.htm

Mt. Shasta: Sharon Callahan, Emissaries of St. Francis Animal Loss Support, P.O. Box 1056, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067, (530) 926-6424

Oakland: The East Bay SPCA, 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland CA 94621. Meets 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., with facilitators Judith Goodfriend, RN/LCSW, and Rev. Roy Gesley. No fee. 510-569-0702; http://www.eastbayspca.org/events/petlosssupportgroup.cfm

Oakland: Carol Nobori, Oakland Humane Society, 8323 Baldwin, Oakland, CA 94621, (510) 569-0702

Orange County: Andrea Keith, MA, MFT I, CEAP, CGI Counseling Center, University Tower, 4199 Campus Drive, Suite #E, Irvine, CA 92612, 949.650.2442, akeith@cruznet.net

Palm Springs/Indio: David Hanson, DEH, TFT-Dx, 80870 Highway 111 Suite #112, Indio, CA 92201, 760-898-5838, powerpaws4u2@yahoo.com

Pasadena: Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA, 361 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105. Meets the 1st Saturday of each month, from 10am to 11:30am. There is no charge. 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Facilitator: Cathy Wright, LCSW, 626-793-7822, http://www.petgriefsupport.com

Pleasant Hill: Hillcrest Congregational Church, Room 9, 404 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, 94523. Free; drop-in. Meets first Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. For information, contact co-facilitators Jill Goodfriend at (510) 393-1359 or Roy Gesley at (510) 752-7757.

Rancho Bernardo: Cynthia Clay, Bernardo Center Dr., Rancho Bernardo, CA (619) 679-6537, ($99/weekend workshop)

San Diego: San Diego Humane Society's Pet Loss Support Group, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego CA 92110. Two groups available per month: one weekend morning and one weekday evening. Facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker. Sessions are free, but donations are greatly appreciated. For dates and times, visit http://www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=prg_PetLoss or contact cp@sdhumane.org or 619-299-7012 ext 2311.

San Fernando Valley/Los Angeles: Dr. Kathleen Ayl (see listing under "Counselors", below.)

San Francisco: Betty Carmack, RN, Ed.D., Grief Counseling for Pet Owners, 449 Melrose St., San Francisco, CA 94127, (415) 334-5036

San Francisco: Betty Carmack, San Francisco SPCA, 2500 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-4213, (415) 554-3000

San Luis Obispo: Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, Inc., 1432 Higiera St., San Luis Obispo, CA , (805) 544-2266

San Mateo: Peninsula Humane Society Pet Loss Support Group, 12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo, CA. Contact Mary Leake, (650) 340-7022 x344, mleake@peninsulahumanesociety.org

San Rafael: Anne de Lovinfosse, Ph.D., Pet Loss Support Group and Individual Counseling, (415) 456-5502

Santa Barbara: CARE (California Animal Referral and Emergency), 301 E. Haley Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, (805) 899-CARE (2273); groups held third Thursday of the month at Antioch University, Antioch University, 801 Garden Street, Room 114, 6:30-7:30 p.m. http://www.carehospital.org/grief.html

Santa Clara: Helaine Ronen, MSW, Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley, 2530 Lafayette St., Santa Clara, CA 95050, (408) 727-3383 ex. 869

Santa Cruz, CA: Randy Chelsey, MA Counseling, Certified Hypnotherapist. 831 423-5751

Santa Cruz: Isa Dempsey, Santa Cruz SPCA Companion Animal Loss Support Group, 2260 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, (831) 465-5000

Santa Monica: Animal Health Foundation Pet Loss Support Group, St. Augustine by the Sea, 1227 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, (213) 559-3164

Santa Rosa: The Redwood Empire Veterinary Medical Association's Pet Loss Support Group meets every Tuesday evening (excluding holidays) at 7 p.m to 8:15 p.m. in the Renaissance Lodge at Paulin Creek, 2375 Range Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Contact number: 707-573-9803. Group Leaders, Cheri Barton Ross, M.A., CT, and Jane Sorensen, RN, MFT. cheribross@aol.com

Torrance: Mondays 7 to 8:30pm in Torrance. This is a 3-week therapeutic support group, held quarterly. Please call for further information (not a drop-in group). Contact Inez Brabeck, MFT, (310) 788-3453, ibrabeck@msn.com, or Ann Palik, MFT, (310) 840-2341, ann@therapy-conscious.com.

Westlake: Milagros Saxon, MS, 32129 Lindero Canyon Rd. Suite 201, Westlake Village, CA 91361, (818) 707-3905 ext 706, http://www.compassionatesupport.com - meets Wednesdays at 7pm-8:30pm

Westlake Village: 30941 Agoura Road, #202, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Pet Grief Group facilitated by Theresa Heyes, LMFT 46266. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 PM. Call to register at 818-312-4850 or email newway2b@msn.com.

Counselors:

Albany/Berkeley: Audrey Spector MA, LMFT, 1398 Solano Ave. Albany, CA, Phone: (510) 704-5502, http://www.audreyspector.com/Pet_Loss.html

Beverly Hills: Dr. Jeffrey Crousman Ph.D., 250 North Robertson Blvd., Ste. 407, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, (310) 285-6650, jeffcrausman@aol.com, http://www.petlosssupport.com/

Cardiff: Lorri Green, Ph.D., San Diego Cty. Pet Loss Bereavement Program, 2058 Oxford Ave., Cardiff, CA 92007, 760-436-6798, LGreene98@aol.com, http://www.petbereavement.com

Carmel: Julie D. Richard, RN, MPH, Grief & Loss Educator, P.O. Box 62, Carmel, CA 93921

Carmel: Teresa Wagner, Animals in our Hearts, 1 Palo Colorado Road, Carmel, CA 93923, 831-236-4080, http://www.animalsinourhearts.com

Cobb: Lori Wright, Lori Wright Healing Heartstrings, P.O. Box 1173, Cobb, CA 95426, (707) 928-6700, http://www.healingheartstrings.com, lori@healingheartstrings.com

Corte Madera: Elizabeth Bloom, DHM, 65 Golden Hind Passage, Corte Madera, CA 94925, (415) 924-3004

Irvine: Andrea Keith, MA, MFT I, CEAP, CGI Counseling Center, University Tower, 4199 Campus Drive, Suite #E, Irvine, CA 92612, 949.650.2442, akeith@cruznet.net

Lafayette: Chrissy Brewer, M.S., Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, 3708 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Suite 320., Lafayette, CA, (925) 465-3888

La Jolla: Theresa Crawford, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, 1030 Pearl Street #5, La Jolla, CA 92037 (San Diego), 1-858-459-0345. Groups and individual support. tcrawfordpsyd@aol.com

Los Angeles: Donna S. Melinkoff, MA, MFCC, Pet Loss Support/Grief Counseling, Los Angeles, CA 90029, (213) 694-0321 (area code may be 310)

Los Angeles: Dr. Diane Kelley, 1494 S. Robertson, Ste. 202, Los Angeles, CA 90035, (310) 559-3164

Los Angeles: Judy Kann, Psy.D., LCSW, 1849 Sawtelle Blvd. #540, Los Angeles, CA 90025, 310-479-1026, jkann@chillco.com, http://www.westsidetherapy.com

See also: West Los Angeles

Mill Valley: Julie Austin, Psy.D., 45 Camino Alto, #200, Mill Valley, CA 94941, (415) 721-4310, julie@noahaustin.com

Monterey: Terri Austin, Ph.D., Pet Psyc, P.O. Box 2711, Monterey, CA 93942, (408) 649-6283, (408) 625-5573

Mt. Shasta: Sharon Callahan, Emissaries of St. Francis Animal Loss Support, P.O. Box 1056, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067, (530) 926-6424

Newport Beach: Rebecca Lewis, Ph.D., Animal Bereavement Counseling, 1000 Quail St. #245, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (714) 721-5750, AllegraI@aol.com

Oakland: Jill Goodfriend, RN, LCSW, (510) 393-1359. Free phone consultation, house calls. jill.goodfriend@sbcglobal.net.

Orange County: See "Irvine - Andrea Keith"

Palo Alto: Bonnie Goodman, M.A., CT, 220 California Ave. Suite 120A, Palo Alto, CA 94306, 650-858-0755, bonniemgoodman@aol.com

Pasadena: Cathy Wright, LCSW, 595 E. Colorado Blvd., #423, Pasadena, CA 91101. 626-793-7822, Cathy@petgriefsupport.com

Phelan: Rev. Dr. Alex Brandon, Universal Life Church of the High Desert, PO Box 29025, Phelan, CA 92329, (760) 868-8807, alex_brandon@msn.com, http://www.ulchd.org

Redlands: Brian Chichester, Psy.D., M.P.H.; Hsinya Chichester, Psy.D., 339 Cajon Street, Suite B, Redlands, CA 92373, (909) 363-6263, http://www.futuregenerationsdtec.com

Roseville: Kathy Gelein, LMFT, 901 Sunrise Ave. Suite A19, Roseville, CA 95661, (916)804-6471, http://www.themarriagemender.com, kathy@themarriagemender.com

Sacramento: Sue Duroncelet, LCSW, 1731 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95811, (916) 690-4856, suek@calis.com, http://www.sueduroncelet.com

Salinas: Carol Kimbrough, MA, MFT, RVT, 17513 Country Park Way, Salinas, CA 93908, (831) 455-2650, CTDKimbro@aol.com

San Diego: Meg Kaufman, MFCC, Center for Effective Living, 9815 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92131, (858) 566-3333

San Diego: Melonie Gale MA, LMFT, LMHC, NCC, Private Practice, 3368 Second Avenue, Suite I, San Diego, CA 92103, 858-429-8999, melgale@msn.com

San Fernando Valley: DR. KATHLEEN AYL, Certified Grief Support Specialist, has worked in the area of Pet Loss Support since 1997. She offers you the tools and emotional support you need when facing a life-threatening diagnosis or the devastation of the loss of your loved one. She is devoted to aiding in the healing process through: Pet Loss Support Groups; Education; Grief Support Workshops; and Individual Consultations. We cover the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, Conejo Valley, Ventura County, and Santa Clarita Valley areas. If you are in pain over the loss or potential loss of your pet please call us at (818) 735-0667 or contact Kathleen directly at KShrink777@aol.com.

San Francisco: Betty J. Carmack, RN, EdD, 449 Melrose St., San Francisco, CA 94127, (415) 334-5036

Santa Barbara: CARE (California Animal Referral and Emergency), 301 E. Haley Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, (805) 899-CARE (2273); groups held third Thursday of the month at Antioch University, Antioch University, 801 Garden Street, Room 114, 6:30-7:30 p.m. http://www.carehospital.org/grief.html

San Jose: Beverly Kram, LMFCC, 52 Harold Ave., Ste. K, San Jose, CA, (408) 557-8336

Torrance/Hermosa Beach: Ann Palik, MA, MFT, 3820 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503, (310) 538-3512, ann@therapy-concious.com

Westlake: Milagros Saxon, MS, 32129 Lindero Canyon Rd. Suite 201, Westlake Village, CA 91361, (818) 707-3905 ext 706, http://www.compassionatesupport.com

Westlake Village: Theresa Heyes, LMFT. I help people who have suffered the loss of their beloved pet get back their life in new ways. Ways that recognize the gift that was their relationship. With my assistance, clients are able to navigate through the journey of grief. Knowing what they have been able to handle and recognizing where they are stuck. They can identify what issues they still have from grief. They learn new skills. I offer group, individual and phone counseling. There's no reason to wait another day. 818-312-4850 or newway2b@msn.com; http://www.newway2b.com.

West Los Angeles: Jonathan Rocklin, MFT, 2001 S. Barrington #211, West Los Angeles,CA 90025, 310-562-4221, jonrocklin@yahoo.com

Cemeteries/Crematories:

Anderson: Sleepy Hollow Pet Cemetery & Crematory, 4721 Rhonda Rd., Anderson, CA 96007-9006, (916) 365-9093

Atascadero: Oak Hills Memorial Pet Care, 1380 El Camino Rd., Atascadero, CA 93423, (805) 466-6607

Calabasas: Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park, 5068 N. Old Scandia Lane, P.O. Box 8517, Calabasas, CA 91372-8517, (818) 591-7037, http://www.lapetcemetery.com

Canoga Park: L.A. Pet Cemetery, Canoga Park, CA 91307, (818) 591-7037

Colma: Pet's Rest Cemetery & Crematorium, 1905 Hillside Blvd., Colma, CA 94014-2872, (650) 755-2201, http://www.petsrest.com, phil@petsrest.com

Desert Hot Springs: Pet Cemetery Dogtown USA, 66330 Dillon Rd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240-7109, (619) 329-6624

Fresno: Central California SPCA Columbarium & Cremation, 103 S. Hughes Ave., Fresno, CA 93706-1207, (559) 237-0134

Fresno: Fresno Pet Cemetery, 1500 W Nielsen Ave., Fresno, CA 93706-0013, (559) 266-6753

Garden Grove: Ashes to Ashes Pet Crematorium, 12752 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92643, (714) 537-1109

Gardena: Pet Haven Pet Cemetery, 18300 S. Figueroa St., Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 532-2477

Hemet: Circle of Life Pet Crematorium, 43800 Whittier Ave Hemet, CA 92544, 951-927-8170

Huntington Beach: Sea Breeze Pet Cemetery, 19542 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, (714) 962-7111

Los Angeles: Cal Pet Crematory, Los Angeles, CA 90000, (213) 875-0633

Los Angeles: Royal Pet Mortuary Inc., 2554 Lincoln Blvd. Suite 325, Marina del Rey, California 90291, (310) 313-2108, http://petmortuary.com/

Los Angeles: Memorial Services for Pets, http://www.MemorialServicesForPets.com - offers graveside services and eulogies in the Los Angeles area.

Merced: Franklin Pet Cemetery, 2405 Ashby Rd., Merced, CA 95348-3557, (209) 383-4582

Modesto: Pet Rest, 1649 Vineyard Hvn, Modesto, CA 95358-2272, (209) 521-5015

Napa Valley: Bubbling Well Pet Memorial Park, 2462 Atlas Peak Road, Napa Valley, CA, (707) 255-3456, http://www.bubbling-well.com, luvogowf@napanet.net

Paso Robles: Eden Memorial Pet Care - Afterlife Services for Your Beloved Pet Our Paso Robles facility offers cremation services throughout the Central Coast/Valley of California. Our services are offered through local veterinarians and privately. Our new facility has expanded to a Equine Division. Services for pets of all sizes - Communal Cremations (spread on private vineyard), Private and Exclusive Cremations returned to you in an urn of your choice. 6114 La Salle Ave. #103, Oakland, CA 94611, 888-216-6127, questions@edenmemorialpetcare.com, http://www.edenmemorialpetcare.com.

Petaluma: My Pets Cemetery, 430 Magnolia Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952-2063, (707) 762-6743

Sacramento: Cremation Services For Pets, 5410 Tyler St., Sacramento, CA 95842-3349, (916) 332-9881

Sacramento: Sacramento Pet Cemetery & Crematory, 9558 Gerber Rd., Sacramento, CA 95829-1123, (916) 423-1042

Sacramento: Sierra Hills Pet Cemetery, 6700 Verner Ave., Sacramento, CA 95841, (916) 732-2037

San Bernardino: Gateway Pet Cemetery Crmtry, 3450 Frontage Rd, San Bernardino, CA 92407, (909) 885-1600

San Diego: AA Sorrento Valley Pet Cemetery, 10801 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92121, (619) 276-3361

San Diego: San Diego Pet Memorial Park, 8995 Crestmar Pt., San Diego, CA, 92121, (858) 909-0009, http://www.sandiegopetmemorialpark.com, ssmith@sdpetpark.com, jsuidan@sdpetpark

Santa Ana: Ashes To Ashes Pet Crematorium, 1745 W. 17th, Santa Ana, CA 92702, (714) 973-8820

Santa Barbara: Humane Society of Santa Barbara, 5399 Overpass Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2082, (805) 964-4777 (offers cremations)

San Ramon:Pet Cremation Services, 2000 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583, (925) 866-8387 X175, petcs2004@hotmail.com

Sebastopol: Whispering Pines Pet Cemetery, 2601 Gravenstein Hwy S., Sebastopol, CA 95472-5248, (707) 823-5735

Sun Valley: Cal Pet Crematory, 9595 Glenoaks Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352, (818) 983-2313

Sun Valley: Guardian Animal Aftercare, LLC, 11173 Tuxford Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352, 818 768-6465, 818 768-6404 fax, http://www.guardianaftercare.com (offering individual, private, communal and WHOLE HORSE cremation services)

Templeton: Eden Memorial Pet Care, serving San Luis Obispo County, and Fresno/Bakersfield. Small animal cremation services and starting 2007 - private horse cremation. 1-888-216-6127; http://www.edenmemorialpetcare.com; questions@edenmemorialpetcare.com

Tracy: 1) Blue Creek Pet Cremation Service, 793 S. Tracy Blvd #212, Tracy, CA 95376, (866) 801-4979 Toll Free, http://www.bluecreekpet.com, kestrel99@sbcglobal.net

Tujunga: Royal Pet Mortuary Inc., Tujunga, CA 91042, (818) 352-8251

Victorville: Desert View, 11500 Amargosa Road, Victorville, CA 92392

Visalia: Visalia Pet Cemetery, 30819 Road 14, Visalia, CA 93278, (209) 798-0222

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Pet loss brings a host of painful questions:

• Am I the only person who feels this way?
• Am I "crazy" to be hurting so much?
• How do I cope with this terrible pain?
• What should I tell my children?
• How do I know when to euthanize a pet?
• Will my other pets grieve for their companion?
• What if my pet gets lost or runs away?
• How can I protect my pets in an emergency?
• How can I help my family cope?
• What should I do with my pet's remains?
• What if I have to give up my pet?
• When should I get a new pet?