Connecticut Pet Loss Resources

Support Groups:

Bloomfield: Joanne M. Wholey, LPC, NCC, LLC, 11 Mountain Avenue, Suite 305, Bloomfield, CT 06002 (860) 836-5125, jwholeylpc@att.net. We meet every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Portland: Lynn Cromwell, MFT, LLC, 264 Main Street Portland, CT, http://www.totalbalancectr.com. Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday from 6:15 p.m to 7:30 p.m.

Counselors:

Bloomfield: Joanne Wholey, LPC, NCC, LLC. Joanne Wholey has had personal experience as a pet owner and knows what it's like to lose a beloved animal companion. As a therapist, she understands the human-animal bond and has helped people move through the process of their grief with compassion, creativity, and courage. Pet loss support groups are available serving the greater Hartford, CT area on Saturdays every other week from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Individuals, couples and families are welcome. Ms. Wholey also works with individuals one-on-one when requested. Joanne Wholey, 11 Mountain Avenue, Suite 3058, Bloomfield, CT 06002, 860.836.5125, jwholeylpc@att.net.

Darien: M. Patricia Gallagher, MS, Support After Pet Loss, 20 Allen-O'Neill Dr., Darien, CT 06820, (203) 656-2669 voice /TDD

Portland: Lynn Cromwell, MFT, LLC, 264 Main Street Portland, CT, http://www.totalbalancectr.com.

Wallingford: Kate Nicoll, LCSW, Soul Friends, 80 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492-0487, 203.679-0849, kate@soul-friends.org

Wilton: Marilyn Kanter, MSW, 32 Cedar Rd., Wilton, CT 06897, (203) 834-1996

Cemeteries/Crematories:

Bethany: Keystone Memorial Park, Rte 42, Cheshire Road, Bethany, CT 06524, (203) 393-3126

Gaylordsville: Balmoral Pet Cemetery, P.O. Box 154, 744 Kent Road, Gaylordsville, CT 06755, (860) 354-3433

Glastonbury: Forest-Rest Memorial Park, 2811 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, CT 06033, (860) 659-0784

Manchester: Inserv Pet Crematory, 540 N. Main St., Manchester, CT 06042, (860) 647-9233, http://www.inservcorp.com, inservbill@sbcglobal.net

New Milford: Balmoral Pet Cemetery & Crematory, RR 7, New Milford, CT 06776-9812, (860) 354-3433

Norwalk: The Riverside Cemetery Association, 81 Riverside Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850, 203-847-7422, fax 203-847-4767, RiversideCem1@aol.com

S. Windsor: Willowbrook Pet Cemetery, 47 Patria Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074-1930, (860) 282-9957

Suffield: Heavens To Petsy, 500 Russell Ave., Suffield, CT 06078-1612, (860)

Westbrook: Trail's End Pet Crematory, 706 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook, CT 06498, (860) 399-5420

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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?