Maryland Pet Loss Resources

Hotlines:

(540) 231-8038 - Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, T/Th 6-9 PM ET

The PAL Pet Loss Hotline can be accessed by calling the PAL office in Washington, D.C., 202-966-2172, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5 pm. You will be referred to a PAL counselor. http://peopleanimalslove.com

Support Groups:

Rockville: Dr. Mary Knipmeyer, Montgomery County Humane Society Pet Bereavement Seminar, Montgomery County Animal Shelter, 14645 Rothgeb Dr., Rockville, MD, 240-773-5973, petbereavement@mchumane.org, http://www.mchumane.org

Counselors:

Bethesda: Nancy Wiswall, DVM, MEd, 4720 Edgefield Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 493-9090

Chevy Chase: Ursula Wagner, PhD, Chevy Chase, MD, (301) 951- 9185, http://home.sprintmail.com/~uawagner, uawagner@sprintmail.com

Crofton: Pamela Spear, MS, OTR/L, GC-C, 2110 Priest Bridge Drive, Suite #3, Crofton, MD 21114, (410) 487-5731, http://www.NotJustAPet.org/a>, PSpear@NotJustAPet.org

Essex: Angela Constantino, 1511 B Lanflair Rd, Essex MD 21221, 443-983-1102, keybearersstriker@gmail.com

Gaithersburg: Judi Frum, Ph.D., 31 Allenhurst Ct., Gaithersburg, MD 20878, 301-670-0693, dr.judifrum@comcast.net

Gaithersburg: Joan Pedersen. Is the emotional pain you're experiencing from your pet's death overwhelming? Let me help. With a background in spirituality and clinical social work from the University of Michigan, I provide a holistic approach to grief counseling. I know how much a part of the family animals become and how difficult their death can prove. I have helped many individuals and families struggle with anticipatory grief during a pet's illness, and to mourn their loss by focusing on letting go, saying good-bye, and rituals of remembrance. My style is interactive, compassionate and straightforward. Center for Renewal, 933-D Russell Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20879, 301.527.1382, joanepedersen@aol.com.

Parkville: Sherry True, Spirit Paws, 7603 Harford Road #137, Parkville, MD 21234, 410-935-0072, sherry@spiritpaws.com, http://www.spiritpaws.com

Silver Spring: Zeiger, Robyn, PhD, 10300 Sweetbriar Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20903, (301) 445-7333, rszdas@aol.com

Takoma Park: Rev. Bonnie J. Berger, Interfaith Minister, Ring in Love, 400 Boyd Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912, 301/270-4089, http://www.ringinlove.com, ringinlove@aol.com

Upper Marlboro: Auletta, Carol MSW, 15102 Nottingham Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, 301-579-2342, Caauletta@aol.com

Cemeteries/Crematories:

Adelphi: George Washington Pet Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783, (301) 434-4640

Annapolis: Colonial Pet Rest, 1911 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401-4318, (410) 267-7540

Annapolis: Chesapeake Pet Cremation Center, 814 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, 1-800-660-7538, nancy@fhnfuneralhome.com, http://www.fhnfuneralhome.com

Baltimore: Oakleigh Pet Memorial Gardens, Baltimore, MD 21234, (410) 665-8855

Baltimore: Charm City Pet Crematory, 5500 O'Donnell St. Baltimore, MD 21224 (410)843-3682, http://www.charmcitypetcrematory.com, info@charmcitypetcrematory.com

Baltimore: Humane Society of Baltimore Cty., Inc., 1601 Nicodemus Rd., Reisterstown, MD, (410) 833-4852 (cremation)

Baltimore: A Paw Print In Heaven LLC Pet Cremation Service, P.O. Box 5117 Baltimore, MD 21224 (443)278-5502, http://www.Apawprintinheaven.com, Info@apawprintinheaven.com

Barnesville: Sugarloaf Pet Gardens, 21511 Peach Tree Rd., Box 415, Barnesville, MD 20838, (301) 972-8882, http://www.sugarloafpetgardens.com/contact.htm, spg@compusnet.com

Beallsville: Final Tribute Pet Crematorium, 18620 Darnestown, Beallsville, MD 20839, (301) 972-8958

Bel Air: Bel Air Pet Crematory, 1501 S. Tollgate Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015-5822, (410) 838-4900, http://www.belairvet.com/Crematory.htm

Beltsville: Chesapeake Pet Crematory, 10771 Tucker, Beltsville, MD 20705, (301) 937-3187

Capitol Heights: Pet Memorial Cremations, 5371 Sheriff, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, (301) 773-7370

Cecil County: See Elkton

Chester: Chesapeake Pet Cremation Center, 106 Shamrock Dr., Chester, MD 21619, (888) 991-3696, ryan@friend.ly.net, "covers upper region of the Eastern Shore and Annapolis."

Cumberland: Petland Cemetery, 13800 Bedford Rd NE, Cumberland, MD 21502-6922, (301) 722-7664

Davidson: Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidson, MD 21035, (410) 956-3060

Dunkirk: Faithful Friend Pet Cemetery, P.O. Box 121, Dunkirk, MD 20754, (301) 257-3311

Eldersburg: Jen Fry, Faithful Memories LLC, Individual pet cremation Maryland and surrounding areas. 443-386-3396, http://www.FaithfulMemoriespetcremation.com, jen@faithfulmemoriespetcremation.com

Elkridge: Green Meadows Pet Cemetery, Elkridge, MD 21227, (410) 796-2427

Elkton: Family Pet Cremations, 209 Independence Drive, Elkton, MD 21921, (410) 996-8883, inquiries@familypetcremations.citymax.com, http://www.familypetcremations.citymax.com

Falls Church, VA: Noah's Ark Pet Cemetery Inc., 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042. (703) 573-8800, Fax (703) 560-8405. Serves Virginia, Maryland, DC areas.

Forest Hill: Oakleigh Pet Memorial, 2435 Johnson Mill, Forest Hill, MD 20150, (410) 879-4410

Frederick: Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 U.S. Route 15, Frederick, MD 21701, 301-898-7177 http://www.resthavencemetery.com/, information@resthavencemetery.com

Harford County Fork: Oakleigh Pet Memorial, 2435 Johnson Mill Rd., Harford County Fork, MD 21051, (410) 879-4410

Hebron: Eastern Shore Pet Cemetery Office, Rt 50, Hebron, MD 21830, (410) 749-1411

Linthicum: Beloved Pet Cremation and Burial Service, Attn.: David Mason, Pet Cremation and Burial Director, 417 Shipley Road, Linthicum, MD 21090, 410.691.2900, http://www.belovedpetcremation.com, mddpetcremation@aol.com

Marriottsville: Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2150 Mt. View Rd., Marriottsville, MD, (410) 442-5700

Odenton: West Arundel Crematory, 1411 Annapolis Rd., Odenton, MD 21113, (410) 674-2600, http://www.westarundelcrematory.com/, pets@westarundelcrematory.com

Parkville: Best Friends Pet Cremation, Inc., P.O. Box 8574 Parkville, MD 21234, (443) 929-0670, http://www.bestfriendpetcremation.com, info@bestfriendpetcremation.com (mobile pet cremation service)

Parkville: Oakleigh Pet Memorial Gardens, 8408 Oakleigh, Parkville, MD 21234, (410) 665-8855

Reisterstown Nicodemus Memorial Park, Humane Society of Baltimore Cty., Inc., 1601 Nicodemus Rd., Reisterstown, MD, (410) 833-4852, http://www.baltimorehumane.org/, memorials@baltimorehumane.org

Rockville: Heavenly Days Animal Crematory, 605 S. Stonestreet Ave., Rockville, MD, (301) 340-9748, http://www.heavenlydays.com, info@heavenlydays.com

Rockville: Pet Cemetery of Montgomery County, 12800 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20853-3501, (301) 770-0468

Silver Spring: Aspin Hill Pet Cemetery, 13630 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20906, (301) 871-6700, http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Farm/6675/page5.html

Suitland: Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland, MD 20746 (215) 826-2838

Timonium: Dulaney Pet Haven, 200 E. Padonia Road, Timonium, MD 21093, (301) 666-0495

Waldorf: Friendship Pet Memorial Park, 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Road, Waldorf, MD, 20601, (301) 932-8901

Williamsport: Valley Pet Cemetery, 127 Britner Ave., Williamsport, MD 21795, (301) 582-3320, http://www.valleypet.net/, info@valleypet.net

Woodlawn: Lorraine Park/Garden of Faithful, 5608 Dogwood Rd., Woodlawn, MD 21207, (410) 298-8118, http://www.lorrainepark.com/pet.php

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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?