Michigan Pet Loss Resources

Hotlines:

(517) 432-2696 - Pet Loss Support Hotline, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6:30-9:30 pm ET http://cvm.msu.edu/petloss/index.htm

Support Groups:

East Lansing: MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Pet Loss Support Group. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month in the Michigan State University Small Animal Clinic located on the southeast corner of Bogue Street and Wilson Road. Please call or email for further information. Free. Facilitated by Linda Lawrence, LMSW. 517-432-5967, lawren45@cvm.msu.edu

Farmington Hills: Micky Moore, Ph.D., MSHP, Beyond The Paw Print: Transforming Grief Support Group, Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, Orchard United Methodist Church Farmington Hills, MI 48334, 248.701.2345, http://www.beyondthepawprint.com, mgmoore@beyondthepawprint.com

Hartland: - Joyful Spirit Counseling, 9500 Highland Rd. Suite 6A, Howell, MI 48843. Phone 248-330-9813. (See Counselors - Howell, Kimberly Cardeccia, below.)

Counselors:

East Lansing: Michael Rogell, http://www.MicroGell.com, MRogell@MicroGell.com

East Lansing: Elizabeth Newell, LPC, Comprehensive Psychological Services, P.C., 2720 East Lansing Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823, (517) 337-2900

Franklin: Julie Bennett, MSW, Franklin, MI 48025, (810) 626-0226

Howell: Kimberly Cardeccia M.A., L.P.C., Joyful Spirit Counseling, 9500 Highland Rd., Suite 6A, Howell, MI 48843, 248-330-9813, Kim@joyful-spirit.com

Okemos: Bonnie Wheeler, MA, CSW, LPC, NCC, 3887 Okemos Rd. Suite A2, Okemos, MI 48864, 517-706-0440, bwheeler53@sbcglobal.net

Rochester: Karen Duffy, LLPC, NCC. 316 East Street, Rochester, MI 48307. (586) 344-5627. kdcounseling@yahoo.com

West Bloomfield: Shelly Molnar MSW, ACSW - (248) 877-4065

Cemeteries/Crematories:

Bay City: Fogelsonger Pet Cremation Service, 1617 Lewis St., Bay City, MI 48706-2341, (517) 686-6881

Berkley: Garden of Our Little Friends Pet Cemetery, Woodward at Twelve Mile Rd., Berkley, MI 48072, (248) 541-4908

Byron Center: Sleepy Hollow Pet Cemetery, 2941 64th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315-9436, (616) 538-6050

Clarke Lake: Partridge Enterprises Pet Crematory & Cemetery, 4705 Industrial Dr., Clark Lake, MI 49234, (800) 968-7387, rodneyp2@gate.net, http://www.partridge-ent.com/

Clinton Township: Garden of Our Little Friends Pet Cemetery, 38300 Garfield Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038-3424, (586) 286-4426

Clinton Township: Harperlawn Pet Memorial Gardens, 33711 Harper Ave., Clinton Township, MI 48035-4216, (586) 792-3030

Clinton Township: Metropolitan Memorial Pet Gardens Cemetery, 22931 E 14 Mile Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48035-4229, (586) 792-3466

Dearborn Heights: Ford Road Animal Clinic, 23520 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127, (313) 562-3422 (does cremations)

Detroit: Garden of Our Little Friends Pet Cemetery & Crematory, 19975 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48203-1042, (313) 368-0013

Dimondale: Country Meadows Pet Cemetery, 5401 N. Michigan Road, Dimondale, MI, 48821, (517) 646-8043, albion@micemetery.com

Flushing: Pet Rest Gardens, 7185 Gillette Rd., Flushing, MI 48433, (810) 659-6114, http://Petrest.com, keylore@petrest.com

Fraser: Adoring Pet Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 32720 Utica Rd., Fraser, MI 48026, 586-879-6469, http://www.adoringpet.com, adoringpet@wowway.com

Grand Rapids: Noah's Gardens-Pet Cemetery, 2727 Orange Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, (616) 949-1390

Howell: Heavenly Acres Pet Cemetery & Crematory, 501 S Kellogg Rd., Howell, MI 48843-9013, (517) 546-2322

Kalamazoo: Gleason E-Mar Pet Cemetery, 1680 N. 3rd St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009, (616) 372-1611

Kalamazoo: Precious Pets, 6080 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49009, 269-217-9594, info@preciouspet.com

Lake City: Partridge Enterprise North, 9771 Wilson Rd., Lake City, MI 49651, 1-877-898-7102, rodneyp2@gate.net, http://www.partridge-ent.com/

Monroe: Merkle Funeral Service, Inc, 2442 N. Monroe St., Monroe, MI 48162, (734) 384-5185, http://www.merklefuneraservice.com, info@merklefuneralservice.com

Monroe: Monroe Pet Cemetery, 15339 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI 48161-4071, (313) 242-4911 Ortonville: Pet Memorial Park, 2275 S Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462-8548, (810) 627-3368 (Note: if this area code is not correct, try 586)

Oshtemo: Gleason/E-Mar Pet Cemetery, 1680 N 3rd, Oshtemo, MI 49077, (616) 372-1611

Plymouth: Gateway to Animal Heaven, 4800 Curtis Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170-5130, (313) 662-8902

Rockville: Oak Haven Crematorium Pet Cemetery, 10950 Northland Dr. NE, Rockford, MI 49341-8627, (616) 866-2295

Royal Oak: Faithful Companion Memorials, 4900 Fernlee, Royal Oak, MI 48073, (248) 435-7500, http://www.faithfulcompanion.com, contact@faithfulcompanion.com

Saginaw: Memorial Pet Cemetery, 3764 Hackett Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603-9674, (517) 792-6118

Saginaw: Riverside Crematorium for Pets, 1855 Midland Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603-4341, (517) 799-6490

Taylor: AAA Dog & Cat Cemetery & Crematory, 25280 Pennsylvania Rd., Taylor, MI 48180-5028, (313) 946-5555

Traverse City: Great Lakes Pet Memorial & Crematory, 1783 Perrys Loop, Traverse City, MI 49684, (231) 645-3976, http://www.GLPetMemorial.com

Waterford: Union Lake Veterinary Hospital, P.C., 6545 Cooley Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48327, 248-363-1508 - offers on-site cremations, urns

Westland: Garden of Our Little Friends, 34224 Ford Road, Westland, MI 48185, (734) 721-7161

Whitmore Lake: Green Oak Pet Memorial Services, 11096 Hi-Tech Drive, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189, 734-449-7000, http://www.greenoakmemorials.com, info@greenoakmemorials.com

Ypsilanti: Whispering Pines Pet Cemetery, 943 Wray Court, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, (734) 547-0083, http://www.whisperingpinespetcemetery.com/, info@whisperingpinespetcemetery.net

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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?