Illinois Pet Loss Resources

Hotlines:

(630) 325-1600 - Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (see "Support Groups"); leave message, calls will be returned beween 7-9 pm CST; long-distance calls will be returned collect. http://www.chicagovma.org

(877)394-2273 - University of Illinois CARE Pet Loss Helpline - 3 (toll-free) Sun/T/Th 7-9pm CST; voice mail messages will be returned. http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/, griefhelp@cvm.uiuc.edu

Companion Animal Grief Support - PHONE SUPPORT ONLY Provides support for people of all ages experiencing the loss of a pet or other animal through death, terminal or chronic disease, misadventure or for those struggling with the euthanasia decision. Vanessa B. Ream LCSW, (217) 328-6540 or Ron Elzeroth, (217) 469-2274, vream@soltec.net

Support Groups:

Hinsdale: Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, 120 E. Ogden Ave., Ste. 17C, Hinsdale, IL 60630, (630) 325-1231

Lincolnshire: Marilyn G. Putz, MA, Lincolnshire Animal Hospital Pet Loss Counseling, 420 Half Day Rd., Lincolnshire, IL 60069, (847) 634-9250

Urbana: Loyal Friends, a pet loss grief support group sponsored by: Provena-Covenant Hospice and The Center for Grief, Loss, and Hope, Provena-Covenant Medical Center, 1400 W. Park, Room 710, Urbana, IL 61801; meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Contact Marlene Hart, (217) 337-2470

Counselors:

Alton: Monica Moffet, MA, LCPC, Transitions Counseling Center, 3550 College Ave., Alton, IL, (618) 463-5927, mmoffet@riverbendfamilies.org

Arlington Heights: Lynn Bednarz, MA, LCPC, CADC, 115 S. Wilke Rd., Ste. 203, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 951-1457, Bednarzlw@ameritech.net.

Barrington: Joan Kellogg, MA, 135 Park Ave., Barrington, IL 60010-4354, (847) 382-2286, Msjkellog@aol.com

Barrington: Theresa McCay, LC SW, CADC, The Center for Intra-Spection, P.C., One Whitetail Trail, Barrington IL 847-526-5205, TMBout@comcast.net

Batavia: Rob Castillo, Creative Counseling Connections, 143 First Street Suite 207, Batavia, IL 60510, (630) 865-8399, robsocwker@aol.com

Buffalo Grove: Janine Kasner, LCSW, 1207 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, (847) 946-5874, j.kasner@comcast.net

Chicago: Arryn Hawthorne-Jader, LCSW. Pets are members of our families, and the decisions surrounding chronically or terminally ill pets are decisions I am personally and professionally familiar with. I am a therapist who values the personal experiences of my clients and looks forward to helping you make decisions and/or cope with your loss. PPO Insurance and Sliding Scale. 2656 W. Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618, (773) 852-3642, arryn@arrynhawthornejader.com, http://www.arrynhawthornejader.com/.

Chicago: Joslyn K. Jelinek, LCSW, 3020 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657, (773) 517-3448, joslyn@chicagohumanpotential.com, http://www.chicagohumanpotential.com

Elmhurst: Jackie Wolfe, LCSW, CSADC, 381 N. York Rd. #10, Elmhurst, IL< 60126, 630-782-0405, jwolfe953@aol.com

Lincolnshire: Marilyn G. Putz, MA, Lincolnshire Animal Hospital Pet Loss Counseling, 420 Half Day Rd., Lincolnshire, IL 60069, (847) 634-9250

Naperville: Kathleen Renick, MA, ACSW, CADC, 525 South Washington, Ste. 4A, Naperville, IL 60540, (630) 686-6808, Kats@megsinet.net

Park Ridge: Linda S. Levi MA, LCPC, 1580 North Northwest Hwy, Suite 10, Park Ridge, IL 60068. (847) 824 9590. Offering group and individual counseling for adults, children and families related to loss.

St. Charles: Beth Cook, LCSW, 21 S. 4th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174, 630-253-0579, petlosscounseling@yahoo.com, http://www.petlosscounselingservices.com

Schaumburg: Lynn Bednarz, MA, LCPC, CADC, 237 Southwick Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 951-1457, Bednarzlw@ameritech.net

Schaumburg: Asako Hoichi, NCC, LCPC, Mindful Professional Counseling: 1900 East Golf Road, Suite 950, Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 899-3329, asakohoichi2006@yahoo.co.jp

Skokie: Deb Wojcik, LCSW, P.O. Box 5051, Skokie, IL 60076-5051, (773) 743-1386, counselink@aol.com

Skokie: Jerry M. Zabin, LCSW, Zabin and Associates, PC, 9701 Knox, Ste. 214, Skokie, IL 60076, (847) 677-3055, ZABINJ@aol.com

Urbana: Vanessa B. Ream, L.C.S.W. Playtherapy Partnership, 1606 Willow View Road STE 2J-1, Urbana, IL 61802. Phone: 217-328-6540, vream@soltec.net

In-Home Euthanasia:

Lake County: Lake Geneva, WI-serving one hour radius including greater Milwaukee area and Lake County, IL. Karen Twyning, DVM. 262-903-8012. http://www.PetLossAtHome.com, drkaren@petlossathome.com

Cemeteries/Crematories:

Bloomington: Faithful Friends Memory Gardens, 1105 S Morris Ave., Bloomington, IL 61701-6352, (309) 828-8424

Cary: Fawnwoods of Windridge Memorial Park, P.O. Box 450, Cary, IL 60013, (847) 639-3883

Chicago: Forever Pets Funeral Home, 6448 N. Richmond, Chicago, IL 60645-4202, (773) 681-0648, cell (773) 318-4983, http://www.ForeverPetsFuneralHome.Com, ForeverPetsFH@Aol.Com

Chicago: Illinois Pet Cemetery, 2451 W Pensacola Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-1607, (773) 549-1154, Oldest Pet Cemetery in Illinois, Est. 1926

East Dundee: All Paws Pet Cremation & Remembrance Services, East Dundee, IL 60118, (847) 428-8144, http://www.allpawspetcremation.com

Edwardsville: Sunset Hills Memorial Estates, 2900 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025-9067, (618) 656-3220

Elk Grove Village: Saint Francis Pet Foundation, 700 Nicholas Blvd., Ste. 200, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, (630) 766-3646, (888) 766-3646 (within IL), http://www.sfpcweb.com/index.htm, Francis2b@aol.com

Elmhurst: Elmlawn Pet Cemetery & Pet Crematorium, 401 E Lake St., Elmhurst, IL 60126-5500, (630) 833-9696

Joliet: Kozy Acres Pet Cemetery and Crematorium, 18125 South Farrell Road, Joliet, IL 60432, 815-723-9588, Fax: 815-723-9630 (reader-recommended), http://www.kozyacres.net/

Monee: Evergreen Pet Cemetery, 26215 S Ridgeland Ave., Monee, IL 60449-9354 (708) 534-5700

Park Forest: Loving Memorial Pet Care, P.O. Box 181, Park Forest, IL 60466-0181, 708-278-0008, lovingmemorial@ameritech.net, http://www.lovingmemorialpetcare.com

Pekin: Katy's Pet Burial Supplies/Cemetery & Crematory, 905 S 5th St., Pekin, IL 61554-4521, (309) 346-1065

Peoria: Springdale Pet Haven, Peoria, IL 61603-1603, (309) 685-7203

Rockford: Arlington Pet Cemetery, 6202 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61108-6823, (815) 399-5011

Rockford: Perry Chapel, 6825 Weaver Road, Rockford, IL 61114, 815-282-6202>

Romeoville: Cremation Society of IL, 795 Forestwood Drive, Romeoville, 815-886-2000

Smithton: Faithful Pet Memorial Gardens, Smithton, IL 62285-2285, (618) 277-6652

Springfield: Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home & Cremation, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62703, (618) 656-3220, cbutler@famvid.com

Springfield: Pet Haven Cemetery, I-72 at Camp Butler Exit, Springfield, IL 62707, (217) 525-2293

Vernon Hills: Aarrowood Pet Cemetery & Crematory, 24090 N. US Hwy. 45, Vernon Hills, IL 60061-3180, (847) 634-3787

Willowbrook: Hinsdale Animal Cemetery and Crematory, 6400 S. Bentley Ave., Willowbrook IL 60514, (630) 323-5120, http://www.petcemetery.org/, Info@petcemetery.org

Winnebago: Valhalla Pet Cemetery, 3415 N Winnebago Rd., Winnebago, IL 61088-8710, (815) 335-7207, valhalla@atyoursos.net http://valhalla.atyoursos.net

Wood Dale: St Francis Pet Crematorium, 6 N 441 Catalpa Ave., Wood Dale, IL 60191, (708) 766-3646

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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?