California Pet Loss Resources

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Study of Children and Pet Loss: Researchers from Palo Alto University would like your participation in a study that will offer support for children and families following the loss of a pet, and help learn about the impact of losing a pet. We hope the results of the study will help identify the needs of children following the loss of a pet, as well as to facilitate communication and building stronger relationships between family members. We will be providing all participants with a $10 Visa Gift Card for their participation! If you are interested in participating in this study please send an email to: ChildPetLossStudy@gmail.com. For more information, please visit http://childpetlossstudy.com/ or download our Information Flyer.

HOTLINES:

Please note that the UC Davis hotline has been discontinued. We know of no California pet loss hotlines at this time.

SUPPORT GROUPS:

Alameda: Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CA meets THIRD WED. of month, 6:30-8 pm. Free with donations appreciated. Pre-registration required. Facilitated by Jill Goodfriend, RN, LCSW, jill.goodfriend@gmail.com, (510) 393-1359.

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

Albany: Anne de Lovinfosse, Ph.D., Pet Loss Support Group and Individual Counseling, 902 Curtis Street, Albany, CA 94706, (415) 456-5502, delovinfos@aol.com, http://www.delovinfosse-anne.com/

Atascadero: Healing Hearts Pet Loss Support Group, The North County Humane Society, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422, (805) 466-5403. Meets the last Thursday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. http://www.slonchs.org/programs.html, slonchs.info@gmail.com

Berkeley: Berkeley East Bay Humane Society, in West Berkeley, meets third Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 pm, at 2700 Ninth Street (at Carleton), Berkeley, CA. Check BEBHS web site for current meeting address. Drop-in, free, but donations for BEBHS appreciated. Facilitated by Jill Goodfriend, RN, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, jill.goodfriend@sbcglobal.net, 510-393-1359. http://www.berkeleyhumane.org/programs/losssupport.

Burlingame: Peninsula Humane Society Pet Loss Support Group, 1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame CA. Led by a professional counselor, our group meets the second Thursday of each month, from 7-8:30 pm. Free. For more information, please contact Lindsay Reynolds at 650/340-7022, ext. 344 or lreynolds@PHS-SPCA.org. http://www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/services/loss.html

Castro Valley/Hayward: Pet loss support group meets second Wednesday each month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Nancy Schluntz, Interfaith Animal Chaplain, for location and to reserve a space. 510-969-6122, Nancy@Schluntz.com, http://nancyschluntz.com

Dublin: Hope Hospice Pet Loss Support Group, 6377 Clark Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568, 925-683-8463. Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday each month, 7 to 8:30 pm. Call Michele Shimamura, LMFT, CT, for brief phone intake. michele5cents@yahoo.com

Glendale: Sandra Grossman, Ph.D, PetLoss Partners, 222 E. Harvard Street, Glendale, CA 91423, 818-421-1516, sandi-la@petlosspartners.com, http://www.petlosspartners.com. Groups are held every other Tuesday from 6:30 - 8pm. The fee is $25 and a sliding scale is available. No one will be turned away. Call to RSVP.

Hermosa Beach: Sandra Grossman, Ph.D, PetLoss Partners, 1560 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA 90054, 818-421-1516, http://www.petlosspartners.com, sandi-la@petlosspartners.com. Groups are held every on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 6:30 - 8pm. The fee is $20 and a sliding scale is available. No one will be turned away. Call to RSVP.

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

Lodi: Animal Friends Connection, 933 S. Cherokee Lane, Lodi CA, (209) 365-0535, http://www.animalfriendsconnect.org/pet-loss.htm. Twice monthly groups are held the 1st Thursday in Lodi and 3rd Thursday in Stockton between 7pm to 8:30pm. Please call to confirm date and time. office@animalfriendsconnect.org. (See Stockton listing for Stockton meeting address.)

Los Angeles/Santa Monica: Claire Chew, M.A., Grief Recovery Specialist, 310-314-9837, http://www.makepeacewithyourgrief.com, claire@clairechew.com. Group and individual support; free initial consultation.

Los Angeles/South Bay/San Gabriel Valley: Sandra Grossman, Ph.D., Pet Loss Partners, http://petlosspartners.com/. See our full listing under Counselors.

Milpitas: Humane Society of Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA 95035. Meetings are held at the shelter on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 PM. Free. Facilitator: Vicki Traylor. Contact: Beth Ward, (408) 262-2133 x178, beth.ward@hssv.org, http://www.hssv.org/resources_counseling.html

Modesto: Away from Me Now Pet Loss Support Group, Optimal Hospice Care, 1101 Sylvan Ave, Ste. B10, Modesto, CA 95355, 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 Dianna Bates, Bereavement Coordinator, (209) 338-3000, dbates@optimalcares.com

Newport Beach: Ellie Freedman, MFT, PetLoss Partners, 1151 Dove Street, Newport Beach, CA, 949-315-5616, ellie-oc@petlosspartners.com, http://www.petlosspartners.com. Meets the first Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:00 am. The fee is $25 and a sliding scale is available. No one will be turned away. Please call for meeting address and to RSVP.

Orange County: (Irvine and Newport Beach), Andrea Keith, LMFT CEAP CAMF, 4199 Campus Drive, Suite 550, Irvine, CA 92612, 949-650-2442. Support Group and individual counseling - Support Group walk-ins welcome. http://www.pet-loss-therapy.com/, http://www.time4therapy.com/, akeithmft@gmail.com

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

Pleasant Hill: Hillcrest Congregational Church - discontinued

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 "Counselors", below.)

San Francisco: SF/SPCA Humane Education Classroom, 243 Alabama Street (at 16th), San Francisco, CA. Hosted by Dr. Betty Carmack. No reservations needed. Meets the first Tuesday of the month, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. http://www.sfspca.org/programs-services/pet-loss-support

San Francisco: Kelly Nguyen, 1776 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, (415) 938-7670, http://kellynguyentherapy.com/workshops-group/, kelly2nguyen@gmail.com. Group meets on Saturdays, 10 - 11:30am, at the address above. Five people maximum; registration required. Fee is based on a sliding scale ranging from $25 - $45.

San Luis Obispo: Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, Inc., 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, (805) 544-2266. Meets Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m. http://www.hospiceslo.org/services/groups.html, hospiceslo@hospiceslo.org

San Rafael: Anne de Lovinfosse, Ph.D., Pet Loss Support Group and Individual Counseling, 711 D Street Suite 212, San Rafael CA 94901,(415) 456-5502, delovinfos@aol.com, http://www.delovinfosse-anne.com/

Santa Clara: Humane Society of Silicon Valley - see Milpitas.

Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz SPCA Companion Animal Loss Support Group, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, (831) 465-5000. Betsy Jones, facilitator. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. http://www.santacruzspca.org/petloss.html

San Diego: Pet Loss Support Group, San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110, (619) 299-7012 X2311. See website for dates and times and to RSVP online. http://www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=prg_PetLoss

Santa Rosa: The Redwood Empire Veterinary Medical Association's Pet Loss Support Group meets every Tuesday evening (excluding holidays) at 7:15 p.m to 8:15 p.m. in the Brookdale Lodge at Paulin Creek, 2375 Range Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Contact number: 707-527-9330. Drop in. No Fee. Group Leaders, Cheri Barton Ross, M.A., FT (cheribross@aol.com and Jane Sorensen, RN, MFT. , authors of Pet Loss and Human Emotion, A Guide to Recovery, Revised Edition and Pet Loss and Children, Establishing A Healthy Foundation.

Stockton Animal Friends Connection, 7475 Murray Dr. Suite 19, Stockton, CA, (209) 365-0535, http://www.animalfriendsconnect.org/pet-loss.htm. Twice monthly groups are held the 1st Thursday in Lodi and 3rd Thursday in Stockton between 7pm to 8:30pm. Please call to confirm date and time. office@animalfriendsconnect.org (See Lodi listing for Lodi meeting address.)

Torrance: Mondays 7 to 8:30pm. This is a 3-week therapeutic support group, held quarterly. Please call for further information (not a drop-in group). http://www.therapy-conscious.com/petsupport.htm. 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.psychstudies.net/, milagros.saxon@gmail.com

COUNSELORS:

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

Albany: Anne de Lovinfosse, Ph.D., Pet Loss Support Group and Individual Counseling, 902 Curtis Street, Albany, CA 94706, (415) 456-5502, delovinfos@aol.com, http://www.delovinfosse-anne.com/

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/

Burlingame: Judy Garvey, M.S., Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, 1818 Gilbreth Road, Suite 218, Burlingame, CA 94010, (650) 580-7423, http://www.judygarvey.weebly.com

Cardiff: Lorri Green, Ph.D., 2058 Oxford Ave., Cardiff, CA 92007, 760-436-6798, LGreene98@aol.com

Carlsbad: Dr. Stefanie Schwartz, DVM, MSc, DACVB, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, California Veterinary Specialists, 2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008, (760) 431-2273, http://californiaveterinaryspecialists.com, http://petbehavior.org

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

Chico: Susan McCue, LCSW, 6 Governors Lane, Suite A, Chico, CA 95926, 530-342-0070

Cobb: Lori Pacheco, Healing Heartstrings, P.O. Box 1173, Cobb, CA 95426, 707-279-4852, http://www.healingheartstrings.com, lori@healingheartstrings.com

Fremont: Kiri Siu, LMFT, P.O. 2563, Castro Valley, CA 94546, 510-209-5817, kirisiu.lmft@gmail.com, http://www.kirisiu-lmft.webs.com. Offices in Fremont and San Leandro.

Hayward: Rev. Nancy Schluntz, Interfaith Animal Chaplain, animal communicator, animal reiki, P.O. Box 55456, Hayward, CA 94545, Nancy@Schluntz.com, http://www.NancySchluntz.com

Hermosa Beach: Sandra Grossman, Ph.D, PetLoss Partners, 1560 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA 90054, 818-421-1516, http://www.petlosspartners.com, sandi-la@petlosspartners.com

Irvine: Andrea Keith (see Orange County)

Los Angeles: Lani Chin, Psy.D., 11704 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 255, Los Angeles, CA 90025, 310-344-5550, http://www.drlanichin.com, lanichinpsyd@gmail.com

Los Angeles/Santa Monica: Claire Chew Gillenson. There is an unspoken bond that we share with our pets. The unconditional love, companionship, and joy they bring us is priceless. Equally hard is the heartache, loss and emptiness we feel at their loss. Claire specializes in coaching and guiding others through their grief and integrating loss with practical, life-long tools. A Certified Pet Loss and Bereavement Counselor and published author and speaker, Claire is a inspirational resource in one's journey of healing. Featured in Marie Claire, InStyle, Martha Stewart's Living, Body + Soul, and on Good Morning America. Group and Individual Support. Specializes in anticipatory pet loss. Claire Chew Gillenson, Life Transitions Coach/Pet Loss Educator, 2001 Barrington Ave., W. Los Angeles, CA 90025, 310.314.9837, http://www.clairegillenson.com, claire@clairegillenson.com

Los Angeles/Santa Monica: Walter Greenberg, Ph.D., 11645 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1065, Los Angeles, CA 90025, 310-824-2087, waltgphd@ucla.edu

Los Angeles/South Bay/S.G. Valley – Sandra Grossman, Ph.D, Certified Pet Loss Counselor - West Coast RVP for Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. After going through the pain of losing my own beloved pet and learning to heal, I decided to help others in their journey toward healing. The bond we share with our pets is like no other, and it's important to know we're not alone. Support is available, and healing happens by working through the grief. It's possible to return to a productive life, and in doing so we honor our pet's memory forever. Sandra's experience includes working with individuals and groups, as well as hosting a pet loss chat for the APLB. sandi-la@petlosspartners.com, 818-421-1516, http://petlosspartners.com

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

Los Angeles: Marian Silverman, M.S., M.F.T., L.E.P., 310-205-2546, Hollyni@sbcglobal.net, http://www.marian3.wordpress.com

Manhattan Beach: Dr. Diane Kelley, 1021 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite H, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, (310) 559-3164, http://drdianekelley.com

Martinez: Cathy Currea, MA, Animal Muse Communication and Reiki, 280 Willow Lake Drive, Martinez, CA, 925-671-9208, info@animalmuse.com, http://www.animalmuse.com

Mill Valley: Julie Austin, 163 Miller Avenue, Ste. 4, Mill Valley, CA 94941, 415-272-4515, http://www.bayareatherapycollective.com, drjulieaustin@gmail.com

Modesto: Optimal Hospice Care, 1101 Sylvan Ave, Ste. B10, Modesto, CA 95355, 209-338-3000, http://www.optimalcares.com. Offers support groups and individual counseling. For more information please call Dianna Bates, Bereavement Coordinator, (209) 338-3000, dbates@optimalcares.com

Newport Beach: Andrea Keith (see Orange County)

Oakland: Jill Goodfriend, RN, LCSW, Facing Pet Loss & Recovering, consultant, advocate, grief counselor. Phone consultations, house calls. (510) 393-1359, jill.goodfriend@sbcglobal.net

Orange: Dr. Diane Kelley, 629 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866, (310) 559-3164, http://drdianekelley.com Orange County, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach: April Braswell, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, apriljbraswell@aol.com, http://www.griefrecoveryseminar.com

Orange County: (Irvine and Newport Beach), Andrea Keith, LMFT CEAP CAMF, 4199 Campus Drive, Suite 550, Irvine, CA 92612, 949-650-2442. Support Group and individual counseling - Support Group walk-ins welcome. http://www.pet-loss-therapy.com/, http://www.time4therapy.com/, akeithmft@gmail.com

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

Pasadena: Melissa Lopez, Psychotherapist Specializing in Bereavement Including Pet Loss. Pet loss is a very difficult and unique experience. I work with people who are struggling with bereavement issues including the loss of that special friend, your pet. This time can be a time that is filled with confusion, guilt, shame, doubt and there is no reason to go through this difficult time by yourself. I am here to walk with you, here to help you process your feelings and here to help you find manners to help you cope. I offer individual, couples and family psychotherapy. Call for a free consultation. Melissa Lopez, LCSW, 107 South Fairoaks Ave. #312, Pasadena, CA 91105, (323) 841-9950, mlopezlcsw@gmail.com. Visit my Website or schedule an appointment online.

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

Redlands: Brian Chichester, Psy.D., M.P.H., 909-363-6263; Hsinya Chichester, Psy.D., 909-553-0857; 339 Cajon Street, Suite B, Redlands, CA 92373, http://www.futuregenerationsdtec.com/briefgrief.html, contactus@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, sueduroncelet@gmail.com, http://www.sueduroncelet.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, 3636 Fourth Avenue, Suite 210, 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: Tara Cronin MFT, ATR-BC, 301 Chenery Street, San Francisco CA 94131, 415-820-1471, tara@sfcreativetherapy.com, http://www.sfcreativetherapy.com/

San Francisco: Ryan Horvath, MFT, 126 Church St., San Francisco, CA 94114, 415-663-6286, http://www.RyanHorvathMFT.com, ryanhorvathmft@gmail.com

San Francisco: Kelly Nguyen, 1776 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, (415) 938-7670, http://kellynguyentherapy.com, kelly2nguyen@gmail.com

San Leandro: Kiri Siu, LMFT, P.O. 2563, Castro Valley, CA 94546, 510-209-5817, kirisiu.lmft@gmail.com, http://www.kirisiu-lmft.webs.com. Offices in Fremont and San Leandro.

San Rafael, Woodacre: Diane Hough, 415-488-9082, http://www.counseling-coaching.com/petloss.html, innerlight1@sbcglobal.net

Santa Monica - See Los Angeles

Soquel: Ameena Gier, Living Step By Step, 5905 Soquel Drive Suite 300, Soquel, CA 95073, 831.588.4006, http://www.livingstepbystep.com, ameena@livingstepbystep.com

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

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.

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

West Los Angeles: Claire Gillenson - see Los Angeles/Santa Monica.

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

Woodacre: see San Rafael.

IN-HOME EUTHANASIA/HOSPICE CARE:

Los Angeles County: Dr JJ Rawlinson DVM, Pet Loss At Home, 8am-8pm, Seven Days A Week, Within 1-3 Hours Notice. 877-219-4811, http://www.PetLossAtHome.com

CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:

Alhambra: At Garden's Edge Pet Aftercare, 511 S. Palm Avenue, Suite 8, Alhambra, CA 91803, (626) 407-3540, http://www.atgardensedge.com

Anderson: Sleepy Hollow Pet Cemetery & Crematory, 4575 Rhonda Rd., Anderson, CA 96007-9006, (530) 365-9093, http://www.sleepyhollowpetcemetery.com/, shollow@charter.net

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, lapetcem@sbcglobal.net

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

Encinitas: Peaceful Paws Pet Cremation & Memorial, 1042 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B205, Encinitas, CA 92024, (951) 245-9154, http://peacefulpawspet.com/

Fresno: Central California SPCA Columbarium & Cremation, 103 S. Hughes Ave., Fresno, CA 93706-1207, (559) 237-0134, http://www.ccspca.com/ (click "programs and services" and scroll to bottom).

Fresno: Fresno Pet Cemetery, 1500 W Nielsen Ave., Fresno, CA 93706-0013, (559) 266-6753, http://www.fresnopetcemetery.com/, jbcem738@sbcglobal.net

Gardena: Pet Haven Pet Cemetery, 18300 S. Figueroa St., Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 532-2477, http://www.pethavencemeteryandcrematory.com/, pet_haven@att.net

Hemet: Circle of Life Pet Crematorium, 43800 Whittier Ave Hemet, CA 92544, 951-927-8170, http://www.circleoflifepet.com/, cremations@circleoflifepet.com

Huntington Beach: Sea Breeze Pet Cemetery, 19542 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, (714) 962-7111, http://www.seabreezepetcemetery.com, brenda@seabreezepetcemetery.com

Lake Elsinore: Peaceful Paws Pet Crematory, 29360 Hunco Way # A, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-2761, (951) 245-9154

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

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

Merced: Franklin Pet Cemetery, 2405 Ashby Rd., Merced, CA 95348-3557, (209) 383-4582, http://www.franklinpetcemetery.com/Contact/Contact.htm, franklinpetcemetery@juno.com

Monterey: SPCA for Monterey County, 1002 Highway 68, Monterey, CA 93908, (831) 373-2631, http://www.spcamc.org/humane-euthanasia.html

Murrieta: Family Animal Pet Services, 25807 Jefferson Avenue #140, Murrieta, CA 92562, (951)-677-5595, http://www.MyFamilyAnimals.com, info@myfamilyanimals.com

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

Newport Beach: Only Cremations for Pets, 4263 Birch Street, Suite B, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (949) 852-1485, http://www.dogurn.com/catalog/index.php?distributor_id=92660, OnlyCremations@bbvh.com

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, info@edenmemorialpetcare.com, http://www.edenmemorialpetcare.com.

Sacramento: Koefran Services for Pets (cremation), P.O. Box 276424, Sacramento, CA 95827-6424, 916.361.0911, Toll Free: 800.822.6768, http://www.koefran.com/

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

Sacramento: Sierra Hills Pet Cemetery, 6700 Verner Ave., Sacramento, CA 95841, (916) 732-2037, http://www.eastlawn.com/aboutus/loc.petcem.php

San Bernardino: Gateway Pet Cemetery/Crematory, 3450 Frontage Rd, San Bernardino, CA 92407, (909) 885-1600, http://www.gatewaypetcemetery.com, Gatewaypetcemetery@yahoo.com

San Diego: Sorrento Valley Pet Cemetery & Crematory, 10801 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92121, (619) 276-3361, http://www.svpc.biz/, info@svpc.biz

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

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

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, http://www.calpet.com/

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

Tracy: 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

Victorville: Desert View, 11500 Amargosa Road, Victorville, CA 92392, (760) 244-0007 or (760) 949-0326, http://www.desertviewpetcemetery.com/

Visalia: Visalia Pet Cemetery, 30819 Road 14, Visalia, CA 93278, (559) 798-0222

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When a pet dies, you want help... fast!

You'll find it in Moira Allen's Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet. In a book filled with comfort, compassion and support, you'll find the tools and tips you need to:

Understand the feelings you're going through -- and find ways to ease the pain "Say good-bye" with memorials, tributes and other coping strategies Help your children and other family members deal with their grief Deal with people who "just don't understand" Help surviving pets cope with the loss of a missing companion Come to terms with the guilt we so often feel when a pet dies Handle the agonizing decision of euthanasia Choose the best and most comforting "final resting place" for your pet Determine when and how to bring a new companion into your home (how soon is too soon?) Improve your chances of recovering a lost or stolen pet Help a friend cope with loss

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