Maryland Pet Loss Resources

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HOTLINES:

(540) 231-8038 - Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, T/Th 6-9 PM ET, http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/students/ots/events.html

(202) 966-2171 - The PAL Pet Loss Comfort Line can be accessed by calling the PAL office in Washington, D.C., Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5 pm. You will be referred to a PAL counselor. http://www.peopleanimalslove.org/our_programs.php#petloss, info@peopleanimalslove.org

SUPPORT GROUPS:

Frederick: Lou A. Lichti, Ph.D., City Park Psychological Services, LLC, 209 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701, 301.401.2813. Meets the second Monday of each month from 6-7 pm at City Park Psychological Services, LLC. We are pleased to announce, in conjunction with the Frederick County Humane Society, and Hospice of Frederick County. 209-211 W. Patrick Street (enter through 211, 1st door on right). Please call or email Dr. Lou Lichti with your name and contact info by the Friday before to confirm your attendance. Free. drlou@cityparkpsychological.com, http://cityparkpsychological.com/services/pet-loss-support-group/

Reistertown: Nicodemus Memorial Park at Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Rd., Reisterstown, MD, 410-833-8848, http://www.bmorehumane.org/pet-funeral-services/bereavmentsupport-. The group meets the first Tuesday evening of each month at 7pm for one hour. Please call to RSVP. Call 410-833-8848 ext. 219 or email amazan@bmorehumane.org. Or visit our Facebook Bereavement Group Page for online help. Counseling, memorial and cremation services also provided.

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/bereavement.shtml

COUNSELORS:

Bethesda: Dr. Ursula Weide, PhD, JD, LPC, FT, 4405 East-West Hwy., Suite 310, Bethesda, MD 20814, 240-229-1893, DrWeide@coping-with-loss-and-grief.com, http://www.coping-with-loss-and-grief.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, http://www.joanpedersen.com, joanepedersen@aol.com.

La Plata: Tonyia Johnson, NCC, MEd., LCADC, Creature Comfort Program, 3 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata, MD 20646, 240 210-6073, creaturecomfort101@yahoo.com

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

Reistertown: Nicodemus Memorial Park at Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Rd., Reisterstown, MD, 410-833-8848, http://www.bmorehumane.org/pet-funeral-services/bereavmentsupport-, amazan@bmorehumane.org

Silver Spring: Robyn Zeiger, PhD, 10300 Sweetbriar Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20903, (301) 445-7333, rzeiger@drrobynzeiger.com, http://www.drrobynzeiger.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: Carol Auletta, MSW, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, 301-579-2342, Caauletta@aol.com

Waldorf: Tonyia Johnson, MEd., NCC, LCPC, Washington Pastoral Counseling Service/Creature Comfort Program, 3235 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20602, (240) 210-6073, creaturecomfort101@yahoo.com

IN-HOME EUTHANASIA/HOSPICE CARE:

Annapolis: Melanie Cohen, DVM, Lap Of Love, Annapolis, MD 21409, 410-989-1679, http://www.lapoflove.com, drmelanie@lapoflove.com. Serves Anne Arundel, Prince George and surrounding counties and areas.

Baltimore Area: Dr. Julie Rabinowitz, Peaceful Passage, serves Baltimore metro area and surrounding towns (Baltimore County, Howard County). http://www.peacefulpassage.net/Home_Page.html

Bethesda: Daphne Tanouye, VMD & Meagan Duffy, VMD, Rock Creek Home Veterinary Care, PO Box 31136, Bethesda, MD, 301.828.8846, http://www.rockcreekhomevet.com, info@rockcreekhomevet.com

Middletown: Lori Landis, DVM, Landis Veterinary Home Care, 301.371.7166, landisvetservices@gmail.com, http://landisvethomecare.com/about.html. Home hospice and euthanasia services.

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/#top

Baltimore: A Paw Print in Heaven/Charm City Pet Crematory, 5500 O'Donnell St. Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 843-3682, (443) 278-5502, http://www.charmcitypetcrematory.org, info@charmcitypetcrematory.org

Baltimore: Humane Society of Baltimore Cty., Inc. - see Reisterstown

Baltimore/Woodlawn: Lorraine Park/Garden of Faithful, 5608 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore, MD 21207, (410) 298-8118

Barnesville: Sugarloaf Pet Gardens, 21511 Peach Tree Rd., Dickerson, MD 20842, (301) 972-8882, http://www.sugarloafpetgardens.com, spg@compusnet.com

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

Boonsboro: Agape Pet Services, 19712 Shepherdstown Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713, 301-432-0431, Toll free: 866-432-0431, http://www.agapepetservices.com/, info@agapepetservices.com (serving Hagerstown and Frederick areas)

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

Centreville: Chesapeake Pet Cremation Center, 408 South Liberty Street, Centreville, MD 21617, (410) 758-1151, ruthann@fhnfuneralhome.com, http://www.fhnfuneralhome.com/#top

Chester: Chesapeake Pet Cremation Center, 106 Shamrock Road, Chester, MD 21619, (410) 643-2226, amy@fhnfuneralhome.com, http://www.fhnfuneralhome.com/#top

Chestertown Chesapeake Pet Cremation Center, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, MD 21620, (410) 778-0055, lauren@fhnfuneralhome.com, http://www.fhnfuneralhome.com/#top

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 Memorial Park, Southern Memorial Gardens, 10155 Ward Rd., Dunkirk, MD 20754-2717, 410-257-3371

Easton: Chesapeake Pet Cremation Center, Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 South Harrison St., Easton, MD 21601, (410) 822-3131, valerie@fhnfuneralhome.com, http://www.fhnfuneralhome.com/#top

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

Frederick: Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 Catoctin Mountain Highway (US 15 North), Frederick, MD 21701, 301-898-7177 http://www.resthaven.us/_mgxroot/page_10772.php, information@resthavencemetery.com

Hebron: Springhill Memory Gardens/Eastern Shore Pet Cemetery Office, Rt 50, Hebron, MD 21830, (410) 749-1411, http://aftercareplanning.com/springhill-memory-gardens/

Linthicum: Beloved Pet Cremation and Burial Service, Attn.: David Mason, Pet Cremation and Burial Director, 417 Shipley Road, Linthicum, MD 21090, 410.852.3780, http://www.belovedpetcremation.com, mdpetcremation@aol.com

Marriottsville: Royalty Garden, Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2150 Mt. View Rd., Marriottsville, MD, (410) 442-5700, http://www.crestlawnmemorialgardens.com/

Millington: Chesapeake Pet Cremation Center, Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 370 West Cypress Street, Millington, MD 21651, (410) 928-5311, jason@fhnfuneralhome.com, http://www.fhnfuneralhome.com/#top

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)

Reisterstown/Baltimore: Nicodemus Memorial Park, Humane Society of Baltimore Cty., Inc., 1601 Nicodemus Rd., Reisterstown, MD, (410) 883-8848, http://www.bmorehumane.org/pet-funeral-services/, amazan@bmorehumane.org (also offers support groups, memorial services and counseling, above)

Salisbury: see Hebron

Suitland: Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland, MD 20746, (301) 568-1600

Sykesville: Friends Of Man Pet Garden, Lakeview Memorial Park, 2724 Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784-6905, 410-795-8180

Timonium: Dulaney Pet Haven, 200 E. Padonia Road, Timonium, MD 21093, (410) 666-0495, http://www.dulaneyvalley.com/pet_burial_gardens.php

Urbana: Heavenly Days Animal Crematory, 3051-B Thurston Road, Urbana, MD 21704, 240-699-0034 http://www.heavenlydays.com, info@heavenlydays.com (handles horses)

Waldorf: Friendship Pet Memorial Park, 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601, (301) 932-8901, http://www.trinitymemorialgardens.com/pet_park.cfm, info@trinitymemorialgardens.com

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

Woodbine: All Pet Crematory, Inc., 519A Mabe Drive, Woodbine, MD 21797, (410) 552-0703, 1(888) 552-0703, http://www.APCrematory.com

Woodlawn: see Baltimore

**Falls Church: Noah's Ark Pet Cemetery Inc., 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042, 703-560-4400 ext.4737 (Kimberly Mosser), Kimberly.Mosser@DignityMemorial.com. Serves Virginia, Maryland, DC areas.

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