Connecticut Pet Loss Resources

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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 11:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m. when there is an active group. Please call prior to the group date/time to confirm.

New Hartford: Lisa Cushman, MA, (860) 307-5417, lisa@lisacushman.com. Bereavement and Caregiver Support Groups held in several locations throughout the Farmington Valley and Litchfield Hills. Call, email, or visit http://www.lisacushman.com for more information.

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, the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month when there is an active group. Meeting time is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost for the group is $25 per session. Ms. Wholey also works with individuals one-on-one when requested. Please call Joanne Wholey, 11 Mountain Avenue, Suite 305, Bloomfield, CT 06002, 860.836.5125, jwholeylpc@att.net, http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/47357.

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

New Hartford: Lisa Cushman, MA. The illness or death of a companion animal can be devastating. Without the support of others, you may feel isolated and alone in your grief. Talking to someone is often the first step toward healing. Lisa provides individual and family counseling services in her New Hartford office. She also facilitates bereavement and caregiver support groups and pet memorial workshops held at several locations throughout the Farmington Valley and Litchfield Hills. For more information, call (860) 307-5417, email lisa@lisacushman.com or visit http://www.lisacushman.com

Ridgefield: Dr Alan Tepp, Ph.D., 16 Dakin Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 10549; 1073 Main Street, Fishkill, NY 12524; Olmstead Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877; 914.232.1000, info@drtepp.com, http://drtepp.com/

Stamford: Glenn J. Wolff, LCSW, 666 Glenbrook Road, Philips Mansion, Stamford, CT 06906, (203) 249-3313, Glenn@WolffPsychotherapy.com

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

IN-HOME EUTHANASIA/HOSPICE:

Stamford: Dr. Mary Craig, Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice & At-home Euthanasia. At Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice & At-home Euthanasia we will help you care for the whole family as we plan and deliver a peaceful end-of-life transition for your pet with love and dignity. Stamford, CT 06905, 203-554-3560, http://www.GentleGoodbye.org, DrMaryC@GentleGoodbye.org

CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES

Avon: Beloved Companions, LLC. Pet Funeral & Cremation Services, Main Street, Avon, CT 06001, 860-836-2111, http://www.belovedcompanions.com, dave@belovedcompanions.com, devra@belovedcompanions.com

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 (on the premises of Candlewick Kennels, 860-633-6878), http://www.candlewickkennels.com/

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

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

Simsbury: Forever Companions Pet Loss Services, LLC (crematory), 475 Bushy Hill Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070, 860.306.5854, http://www.forevercompanions.com, info@forevercompanions.com

Stamford: All Pets Crematory, 120 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902, 203-967-4949, 1-866-334-PETS, http://allpetscrematory.com/, info@allpetscrematory.com

S. Windsor: Willowbrook Pet Cemetery, 47 Patria Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074-1930, (860) 282-9957, http://www.willowbrookpetcem.com/willowhome.html

Westbrook: Trail's End Pet Crematory, 706 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook, CT 06498, (860) 399-5420, http://trailsendct.com/index.php/about-trails-end/, trailsendcrematory@yahoo.com

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