New Mexico Pet Loss Resources

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SUPPORT GROUPS:

Albuquerque: Ann Beyke, M.A. LPC, 505.265.3087, petlosscounselor@aol.com, http://www.petgriefcounselor.com/; please contact for day/time and location information

COUNSELORS:

Albuquerque: Ann Beyke M.A. LPC, 4721 Southern Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, 505.265.3087, petlosscounselor@aol.com, http://www.petgriefcounselor.com, http://www.petlosscounselor.biz

Lamy/Santa Fe: Janice Ladnier, MA, LMHC, 109 Los Hornos Road, Lamy, NM 87540, 505/466-3500

Las Cruces: Karen Schaefer, PhD, New Mexico State University, Counseling Center, Garcia Annex, Dept. 3575, Las Cruces, NM 88003, (575) 646-2731 (phone), (575) 646-1975 (fax) Kschaefe@nmsu.edu

Los Alamos: - see Santa Fe/Los Alamos

Santa Fe: Elizabeth Stirling, Ph.D., P.O. Box 1267, Santa Fe, N.M. 87504, 505-983-1583, elizabethstirling@gmail.com. It is very painful to lose a beloved friend and companion. Often, they have gone through difficult life transitions with us and been the main constant support throughout them. If you have suffered a loss and need support to get through such a painful time, I can help you. I know from experience how hard it is to move on from such a painful loss and I have been helping others for over 35 years. With caring and empathy, I can help you move to a more peaceful place. For more information, go to http://elizabethstirling.com/.

Santa Fe/Los Alamos: Ishwari Sollohub, MA, LMHC, LLC. Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Grief Counseling, Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Counseling. By appointment. (505) 231-1697. Offices in Santa Fe and Los Alamos. Mailing address: 839 1/2 Don Diego Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505. ishwari@ishwari.org, http://www.ishwari.org

IN-HOME EUTHANASIA

Albuquerque: Kimberly Lavin, Peaceful Home Passings, LLC. Peaceful Home Passings is a mobile veterinary service that is dedicated to Hospice Care and Home Euthanasia. We provide service to dogs and cats in Albuquerque and the East Mountains. We know that the loss of a four-legged family member is a very difficult time and we offer unlimited grief support both before and after an appointment. We can be reached by phone 24 hours a day at (505) 206-4477. 933 San Mateo Blvd NE Ste. 500-301, Albuquerque, NM 87108, http://www.peacefulhomepassings.com, dr.kimberly@peacefulhomepassings.com

Albuquerque: TLC Pet & Uptown Cat Hospitals, 2632 Pennsylvania St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-275-3647, http://www.tlcpethospital.net, tlcpethospital@gmail.com

Albuquerque and East Mountain Areas: Dr. Nicole Vigil, Home Sweet Home Mobile Veterinary Services, 505-288-2836, Petdoc7@aol.com

Las Cruces: Dr. Kim Kane, Gift of Goodbye. Saying goodbye to a pet is the one of the most difficult decisions a pet owner will make. Gift of Goodbye is dedicated to making this time as peaceful and comfortable as possible. We offer in-home pet hospice care and euthanasia services so that you and your pet can spend your final moments together in the comfort of your home. Please call for an initial free consult so we can become familiar with your situation and determine together if our services are the best option for your beloved pet. Gift of Goodbye, Las Cruces, NM 88011, 575-312-0679, giftofgoodbyevet@gmail.com, http://www.giftofgoodbyevet.com

Santa Fe area: Sangre de Cristo Animal Hospital, 3015 Cielo Ct., Santa Fe, NM 87507, (505) 471-6594, http://www.mysantafevet.com/home.php

Santa Fe area: Jennifer Steketee, DVM, Buena Vida Veterinary Services, (505) 471-4596, http://www.buenavidavet.com, info@buenavidavet.com

CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:

Albuquerque: Albuquerque Pet Memorial Service, Mountain Park Place, Ste. A, Albuquerque, NM 87124, (505) 550-4793, http://www.albuquerquepetmemorial.com/, degiffd@aol.com

Albuquerque: Best Friends Pet Cremation Service, 924 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, 505-345-5615, http://www.likeoneofthefamily.com, VaughnH@bestfriendspetcremations.com - This crematory also works through French Funerals & Cremations, with eight Albuquerque locations - http://www.FrenchFunerals.com

Las Cruces: Forever Friends, Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001, 575-526-2419, http://www.getzfuneralhome.com/index.cfm, getzfuneralhome@zianet.com

Las Cruces: Dona Ana County Humane Society/Alicia Melgaard Memorial Pet Cemetery, PO Box 1176, Las Cruces, NM 88004, 575-640-0634, http://www.donaanacountyhumanesocietyinc.org/, Ellie Choate, elchoate@comcast.net

Santa Fe: All Creatures Memorial Park, P.O. Box 31884, Santa Fe, NM 87594-1184, (505) 992-6141; Park location: 1406 Bishop's Lodge Road; http://www.allcreaturesmemorialpark.org/, acmp@allcreaturesmemorialpark.org

Santa Fe: Braemar Pet Cemetery, Las Vegas Hwy., Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 466-2222

Santa Fe: Santa Fe Humane Society, 100 Caja Del Rio Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507, (505) 983-4309, http://www.sfhumanesociety.org/ (cremation)

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