Illinois Pet Loss Resources

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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/petlosssupport

(877) 394-2273 - University of Illinois CARE Pet Loss Helpline - (toll-free) Sun/T/Th 7-9pm CST; voice mail messages will be returned. Local calls: (217) 244-2273. http://vetmed.illinois.edu/CARE/, griefhelp@vetmed.illinois.edu

SUPPORT GROUPS:

Burr Ridge: "Wings," Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, 100 Tower Drive, Suite 234, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, 630-325 1231, Helpline 630-325-1600, http://www.chicagovma.org/petlosssupport, cvma@chicagovma.org. Meets 7:30-9:00 PM on the first Wednesday of the month. There is no need to call ahead and the meetings are free. Donations made go to the CVMA foundation.

Chicago: Anti-Cruelty Society, Education and Training Center. Enter at 169 W. Grand Avenue. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free; pre-registration required. Meetings will be guided by licensed therapist Connie Stuetzer, L.C.S.W.; A.C.S.W. To register, or for more information, call Tammie Bouschor at (312) 644-8338 ext. 344. info@anticruelty.org, http://www.anticruelty.org/

Chicago: Michelle Downey, Psy.D., Grief Drs., 312-656-2928, griefdr@gmail.com. Join Dr. Michelle Downey, Psy.D., to share your stories about your ill, compromised or recently passed pet. Receive emotional support during you and your pet's transitions. Evanston IL and Chicago Loop Locations. Chicago: 180 N Michigan Ave., Suite 2404. Every 2nd and 4th Tues of the month. $10/month includes refreshments. RSVP preferred at http://www.meetup.com/grief-and-loss-support-for-pet-owners.

Evanston: Michelle Downey, Psy.D., Grief Drs., 312-656-2928, griefdr@gmail.com. Join Dr. Michelle Downey, Psy.D., to share your stories about your ill, compromised or recently passed pet. Receive emotional support during you and your pet's transitions. Evanston IL and Chicago Loop Locations. Evanston: Creative Coworking, 922 Davis St. Every 2nd and 4th Wed of the month. $10/month includes refreshments. RSVP preferred at http://www.meetup.com/grief-and-loss-support-for-pet-owners.

Lincolnshire: Marilyn G. Putz, MA, Lincolnshire Animal Hospital Pet Loss Counseling, 420 Half Day Rd., Lincolnshire, IL 60069, (847) 634-9250, info@lincolnshireanimalhospital.com. Support group available periodically as demand warrants; call to sign up.

Machesney Park:Claire Bluhm, MS, ALMFT at The Relationship Resource Center, 8022B North 2nd Street, Machesney Park, IL, (815) 299-1600, info@relationshipresourcecenter.org, http://www.relationshipresourcecenter.org/pet_loss. Support groups provided at this location on an as-needed basis; call for information and times.

COUNSELORS:

Alton: Monica Moffet, MA, LCPC, Transitions Counseling Center, 3200 W 3rd Street, Suite 707, Alton, Il 62002, (618) 463-5927, mmoffet@transitionscounselingservices.com, http://www.transitionscounselingservices.com/

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, The Healing Center LLC, 202 South Cook Street Suite 210, Barrington, IL 60010, 847-382-2286, http://www.thehealingcntr.com/

Barrington: Natalee Serpico, MA, LCPC, DAPA, 100 Fox Glen, Barrington, IL 60010, (847) 304-0781 ext.5

Barrington: Theresa McCay Boutrouss, LC SW, CADC, The Center for Intra-Spection, One Whitetail Trail, Barrington, IL 60010, 312-953-1243/847-526-5205, theresa@intra-spection.com, http://www.theresaboutross.com/

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

Chicago: Michelle Downey, Psy.D., Grief Drs. Our animals open our interior window to our emotions. I would be honored to listen to you and provide counsel as you transition with your pet when s/he ages, becomes ill, nears the Bridge or has left us. My practice is complimented by multiple years of showing and training small and large animals. Student, senior, and professional membership discounts. SKYPE at michelle.downeydoc, or make an appointment at North Shore (Evanston) and Chicago Loop offices. Hope to listen to you soon - Michelle. Grief Drs., 180 N Michigan Ave #2404, Chicago IL, 312-656-2928, griefdr@gmail.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

Evanston: Jerry M. Zabin, LCSW, Zabin and Associates, 2550 Crawford, Suite 12, Evanston, IL 60201, (847) 677-3055, info@jerryzabin.com, http://www.jerryzabin.com/

Highland Park: Deb Wojcik, LCSW, 1866 Sheridan Road, Suite 216, Highland Park, IL 60035, (773) 743-1386,

Hinsdale: Joy Davy, M.S., LCPC, NCC, Therapist, 15 Spinning Wheel Road, Suite 417, Hinsdale, IL 60521, 630-935-7915, http://www.joydavy.com, joydavy@joydavy.com

Lincolnshire: Marilyn G. Putz, MA, Lincolnshire Animal Hospital Pet Loss Counseling, 420 Half Day Rd., Lincolnshire, IL 60069, (847) 634-9250, http://www.lincolnshireanimalhospital.com/pages/lincolnshire-animal-medical-care#grief-counseling, info@lincolnshireanimalhospital.com

Machesney Park: Claire Bluhm, MS, ALMFT at The Relationship Resource Center, 8022B North 2nd Street, Machesney Park, IL, (815) 299-1600, info@relationshipresourcecenter.org, http://www.relationshipresourcecenter.org/pet_loss

Northfield: Laura Roetgerman, MA, 465 Central Avenue Suite 201, Northfield, IL 60093, 847.446.4617 ext. 331, drlaura@supportforpetloss.com, http://www.supportforpetloss.com/index.html

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. http://www.LindaSLevi.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, asakohoichi@mindfulprofessionalcounseling.com, http://www.mindfulprofessionalcounseling.com/

South Bend: Mona Mathis, MS, LCSW, Mathis Counseling Services, South Bend, IN, 574-273-1598, http://www.mathiscounseling.com/index.html

IN-HOME EUTHANASIA/HOSPICE CARE:

Chicago Dr. Juliana Lyles, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, Lap of Love, Chicago, IL, (847) 260-8066, http://www.lapoflove.com/vet-biography.aspx?vet=28, DrJuliana@lapoflove.com

Chicago: Dr. Jessica Miller, Your Pet's Wellness, 2319 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, (773) 697-8176, http://www.yourpetswellness.net, drjessica@yourpetswellness.net

Chicago: Dr. Karianne Trotsky, Pet Loss At Home, 8am-8pm, Seven Days A Week, Within 1-3 Hours Notice, One Hour Radius of Greater Chicago Area Including All Suburbs, 877-219-4811, http://www.PetLossAtHome.com, DrTrotsky@PetLossAtHome.com

Naperville: Lisa McIntyre, DVM, Hearthside Hospice and Euthanasia Services/The Welcome Waggin' Mobile Veterinary Service P.C., 3108 S. Route 59 Suite 124, Naperville, Il 60564, 630-699-3113, service@thewelcomewaggin.com, http://www.thewelcomewaggin.com

Sugar Grove: Alicia Harris, Compassionate Heart Veterinary Care, Sugar Grove, IL, 60554, 630-901-6901, aharris@compassionforyourpet.com, http://www.compassionforyourpet.com/

CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:

Aurora: Pets Are Family, Too - Cremation Service, 4255 Westbrook Drive, Ste. 227, Aurora, IL 60504, 1-800-452-1957, http://www.petsarefamilytoo.net/

Bloomington: Faithful Friends Memory Gardens, Parkhill Cemetery, 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: Pets Are Family, Too - Cremation Service, 6471 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago, IL 60631; 1374 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60651; 736 W. Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613; 1-800-452-1957, http://www.petsarefamilytoo.net/

Crystal Lake: Pets Are Family, Too - Cremation Service, 41 N. Virginia, Unit B, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 1-800-452-1957, http://www.petsarefamilytoo.net/

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

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

Evanston: Forever Pets Funeral Home, Evanston, IL, 872-232-8295, http://www.ForeverPetsFuneralHome.Com, ForeverPetsFH@Aol.Com. Mailing address: Forever Pets Funeral Home, 7333 North Ridge Blvd # 405, Chicago, IL 60645

Geneseo: Vandemore Pet Cremation Services, 580 E Ogden Ave., Geneseo, IL 61254, 309-944-1498, vpc@geneseo.net, http://www.vandemorepetcremations.com

Glen Carbon: Faithful Friends Pet Garden, Sunset Hills Memorial Estates, 50 Fountain Drive at Rt. 157, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, 618-656-3220, http://www.sunsethillcemetery.com/Faithful_Friends_Pet_Garden.html, office@sunsethillcemetery.com

Glen Ellyn: Pets Are Family, Too - Cremation Service, 1170 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, 1-800-452-1957, http://www.petsarefamilytoo.net/

Joliet: Kozy Acres Pet Cemetery and Crematorium, 18125 South Farrell Road, Joliet, IL 60432, 815-723-9588, http://www.kozyacres.net/, kozyacrespet@yahoo.com

Matteson: Pets Are Family, Too - Cremation Service, 4749 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 500, Matteson, IL 60443, 1-800-452-1957, http://www.petsarefamilytoo.net/

Mount Prospect: Pets Are Family, Too - Cremation Service, 1030 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste.100-101, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, 1-800-452-1957, http://www.petsarefamilytoo.net/

Mundelein: Family's Pet Cremation, 1290 Townline Road (Route 60), Mundelein, IL 60060, 847-970-9590, info@familyspetcremation.com, http://www.familyspetcremation.com/

New Berlin: McCullough-Delaney & Butler Funeral Home, 714 E. Gibson St., New Berlin, IL 62670, 1-877-724-6381, 217-488-3535, info@butlerfuneralhomes.com, http://www.butlerfuneralhomes.com/_mgxroot/page_10781.php

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, http://www.katyspet.com/

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

Plainfield: Metro Animal Service, PO Box 74, Plainfield, IL 60585, (630) 904-1100, http://www.metro-animal-service.com, metroanimalsvs@yahoo.com

Plano: Down on the Farm Pet Cemetery, 244 Jetter Rd., Plano, IL 60545, 630.553.5441, http://downonthefarmplano.com/, steveneely@sprint.blackberry.net

Quincy: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home (cremation), 1535 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301, (217) 222-4907, http://www.hansenspear.com/, william@hansenspear.com

Rockford: Arlington Pet Cemetery, 6202 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61108-6823, (815) 399-5011, http://www.arlingtonpetcemetery.com/, office@arlingtonmemorialcemetery.com

Rockford: Pets Are Family, Too - Cremation Service, Perry Chapel, 6825 Weaver Road, Rockford, IL 61114, 815-282-6202, 1-800-452-1957, http://www.petsarefamilytoo.net/

Romeoville: Pets Are Family, Too - Cremation Service, 795 Forestwood Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446, 1-800-452-1957, http://www.petsarefamilytoo.net/

Springfield: Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home and Cremation, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62703, (618) 656-3220, cbutler@famvid.com, info@butlerfuneralhomes.com, http://www.butlerfuneralhomes.com/_mgxroot/page_10781.php

St. Jacob: Paws Forever Pet Cremation Services, 211 North Douglas St. Jacob, IL 62281, 618-644-8103, http://www.pawsforeveril.com, info@pawsforeveril.com

. Serves Madison, St Clair, Bond, Clinton, Montgomery, Macoupin Counties and St. Louis Metro Area.

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

Wood Dale: St Francis Pet Funeral Services and Crematory, 6N441 Catalpa Ave., Wood Dale, IL 60191, (708) 766-3646, http://www.sfpcweb.com/, francis2b@aol.com

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