Pennsylvania Pet Loss Resources

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SUPPORT GROUPS:

Douglassville: Heather Kramer Almquist, Sanctuary Counseling, 515 Old Swede Road, Ste B4, Douglassville, PA 19518, 610-385-3155, http://www.sanctuarycounseling.com, info@sanctuarycounseling.com. Support groups offered.

Downington: Brenda Edwards, American Pet Memorials, 107 W. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335, 610-269-3049, http://www.CelebratingTheBond.blogspot.com, ralstonbredickas@lifecelebration.com

Lancaster: Brenda Edwards, CELEBRATING THE BOND: Grief Recovery Programs, 234 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17603, 717-397-8255, http://www.CelebratingTheBond.blogspot.com, philapetmemorials@gmail.com

Philadelphia: Veterinary Grief Counseling Program, Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Offers a group for pet loss (1st Thursdays 7-8 p.m.) and a pet cancer support group (3rd Thursdays 12-1 p.m.). For information contact Michele Pich, grief counselor, mpich@vet.upenn.edu, (215) 746-8247. http://www.vet.upenn.edu/SpecialtyCareServices/GriefCounseling/tabid/1829/Default.aspx

Red Lion: Julie Good, Patton Veterinary Hospital, 425 E. Broadway, Red Lion, PA 17356, 717-246-3611, pattonvet@hotmail.com, http://www.pattonvethospital.com. Free; contact to set up a meeting.

Valley Forge: Metropolitan Veterinary Associates Pet Loss Support Group, Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, 2626 Van Buren Ave, Valley Forge, PA 19403. Meets once or twice a month from 7:00-8:30pm. Facilitator: Carolyn Thomson, DVM. Call 610-666-1050 ext 235 to RSVP and for meeting dates. http://www.metro-vet.com/support_group.php

COUNSELORS:

Chadds Ford: Linda M. Peterson, LSW, P.O. Box 357, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, (610) 399-3168

Douglassville: Heather Kramer Almquist, Sanctuary Counseling, 515 Old Swede Road, Ste B4, Douglassville, PA 19518, 610-385-3155, http://www.sanctuarycounseling.com, info@sanctuarycounseling.com. Support groups offered.

Harrisburg: Janice Newcomer, Group Leader, Associated Psychologists, 200 Shell Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109-4731, (717) 657-3867

Hummelstown: Katryn Lavanture, 1404 Jill Dr., Hummelstown, PA 17036, 267-738-9501, dolphinspirit4@yahoo.com, http://www.peacejoylove.us. Holistic.

Langhorne: Susan D. Rappaport, MSW, LSW, CARES (Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services), 2010 Cabot Boulevard West, Suite D, Langhorne, PA 19047, Telephone (215) 292-1057, Fax (215) 750-3623, http://www.vetcares.com/services/support.html

Philadelphia: Mirabai Galashan MTh is a professional chaplain and bereavement counselor, with over 7 years experience in palliative care and hospice providing end of life care and grief support. Mirabai know what it means to lose a beloved companion and offers support to parents of pets at difficult times including before, during and after the last good-bye. In person support is available in the Philadelphia region, telephone and Skype counseling available worldwide. 128 Naudain Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-564-5770, http://petloss-griefsupport.com, mirabaigalashan@me.com

Philadelphia: Sandi Herman, MS, 215-922-2701, amazingcats@hotmail.com

Philadelphia: Veterinary Grief Counseling Program, Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For information contact Michele Pich, grief counselor, mpich@vet.upenn.edu, (215) 746-8247. http://www.vet.upenn.edu/SpecialtyCareServices/GriefCounseling/tabid/1829/Default.aspx

Pittsburgh: Karen Litzinger, MA, LPC, Heal from Pet Loss, 7625 West Hutchinson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, 412-242-7045, karen@healfrompetloss.com, http://www.HealFromPetLoss.com

State College: David C. Holcomb, Ph.D., Center for Mental Health. 110 Radnor Road, Suite 101, State College, PA 16801, (814) 867-0670 x 225, david.holcomb@svpainc.com

West Chester: Elaine Madden Counseling: Life, Loss, Love, West Chester, PA 19382, 484-604-0737, counselingbyem@gmail.com

York: Elizabeth S. Revell, Ph.D., 717.840.1356, esrevell@comcast.net

IN-HOME EUTHANASIA:

Philadelphia: Dr. Deborah Aronson, Final Blessings, P.O. Box 10, Wynnewood, PA 19096, (610) 348-9947, http://www.finalblessings.com, finalblessings@gmail.com. Referral-only service in the Main Line and Western suburbs of Philadelphia; limited to cats.

Philadelphia: Dr. Brad Bates, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, Lap of Love, Philadelphia, PA, (267) 317-8110, http://www.lapoflove.com/vet-biography.aspx?vet=50, DrBrad@lapoflove.com

Pittsburgh: Jaime Griffin, VMD, Pet Loss At Home-Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, 877-219-4811, http://www.PetLossAtHome.com, DrJaime@PetLossAtHome.com. 8am-8pm, Seven Days A Week, Within 1-3 Hours Notice, One Hour Radius of Greater Pittsburgh Area.

CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:

Ambler: Parkview Pet Cemetery, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, PA 19002, (215) 646-1294

Beaver Falls: Beaver Falls Cemetery Memorial Park, 2045 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, 724-846-5370

Bensalem: Dear Pet Memorial Park, Richlieu Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020, (215) 355-3140

Blairsville: Pet Cemetery at Chestnut Ridge, Blairsville Cemetery, 609 E. Market St., Blairsville, PA 15717, 724-459-7750, Mike@blairsvillecemtery.com, http://www.blairsvillecemetery.com/pet_cemetery.htm

Braddock: Precious Pets Memorial Center and Crematory, 703 Sixth Street, Braddock, PA 15104, 412-351-PETS (7387), http://www.preciouspets-pgh.com/, preciouspets3@verizon.net

Breinigsville: Cloud Nine Pet Services at Kimberly Memorial Park, 9923 Old Route 22, Breinigsville, PA 18031, (610) 285-2720, http://www.cloudninepets.com, memorialpark@cloudninepets.com

Bridgeville: Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation, 422 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15107, 412-220-7800, http://www.ccpc.ws/, deb@ccpc.ws

Canonsburg: Peaceful Pastures, 2095 Washington Rd., Canonsburg, PA 15317, (724) 745-7008, tschmidt@beinhauercares.com, http://www.peacefulpasturespetcemetery.com

Clarks Summit: Greener Pastures Pet Cemetery, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411, (570) 585-0517, http://www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com/greener-pastures-cemetery, gshep854@epix.net

Columbia: Noah's Garden of Pets, Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, North 9th St. Extended, Columbia, PA 17512, 717-684-2346, Toll Free:1-877-630-6739, http://www.laurelhillmemorialgardens.com/pet_cemetery.html

Conneaut Lake: Forever Friends Pet Memorial Park, 12670 Foust Road, Conneaut Lake, PA, 16316, (814) 382-5446, http://www.foreverfriendspetmemorialpark.com/, petcem23@windstream.net

Douglassville: Reading Pet Cemetery, RD 2, 90 Oleyline Rd., Douglassville, PA 19518-8827, (610) 689-5757

Dover: Suburban Memorial Gardens/Suburban Pet Haven, 3875 Bull Rd., Dover, PA 17315-4804, (717) 292-2141

Downington: Mike Dulaney, American Pet Memorials (crematory), 107 W. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335, 610-585-0324, http://www.PhiladelphiaPetMemorials.com, philapetmemorials@gmail.com

E. Stroudsburg: Prospect Cemetery, 501 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, (570) 424-0970, http://aftercareplanning.com/prospect-cemetery/

Elizabeth: Louise Shaw Dill Memorial Pet Cemetery, Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, Elizabeth Shelter, 1680 Fallen Timber Rd., Elizabeth PA 15037, (412) 321-4625, http://www.wpahumane.org/petcemetary.html

Erie: Hearthside Rest Pet Cemetery, (mailing address) 3011 West 25th Street, Erie, PA 16506, 814-833-2267

Erie: Pet Cremations of Erie, 6031 West Ridge Road, P.O. Box 9005, Erie, PA 16506, (814) 833-4424, Information@PetCremationsOfErie.com, http://www.petcremationsoferie.com/

Export: Airy Pines Pet Cemetery, 931 Old Frankstown Rd., Export, PA 15632, 724-733-2242

Frazer: Great Valley Pet Cemetery, 124 Phoenixville Pike, Frazer, PA 19355-1023, (610) 647-3330

Frazer: Friends of Noah Pet Memorial Park, 200 Moores Road, Frazer, PA 19355, 610.644.1100, http://haymsalomonmemorialpark.net/friends-of-noah-pet-memorial-park/, info@haymsalomonmemorialpark.net

Gettysburg: Lake View Pet Haven, 1380 Chambersburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325, (717) 334-3412

Greensburg: Pet Haven Cemetery, 1110 W. Newton Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 836-7300

Hallidaysburgh: Chimney Rocks Animal Rest, Inc., 524 Chimney Rocks Rd., Hallidaysburgh, PA 16648, (814) 695-2591

Hanover: Loyal Companion Pet Cremation, Inc., 43 Amy Way, Hanover, PA 17331, (717) 698-1970, http://loyalcompanionpetcremation.com/, panebakerfh@aol.com

Harrisburg: Shoops Pet Haven Cemetery, 4332 Lexington St., Harrisburg, PA 17109-2752, (717) 545-8121

Hazle Twp: Lacey Memorial Family Pet Cemetery & Crematory, 1000 South Church Street, Hazle Twp, PA 18201-7667, (570) 454-6655

Hermitage: Hillcrest-Flynn Pet Funeral Home and Crematory and Hillcrest Memorial Park People and Pet Gardens, 2619 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148, 724-347-5100, info@hillcrestflynn.com, http://www.hillcrestflynn.com/code/default.asp

Hollsopple: Friends to the End Pet Crematory, 5491 Somerset Pike, Hollsopple, PA 15935, (814) 629-7555

Indiana: Bowser Minich Pet Crematory and Funeral Home, 498 Ben Franklin Road South, Indiana, PA 15701, 724-349-3310, http://www.bowserminichpet.com

Jamestown: Shenango Valley Pet Cemetery, 117 Royal Rd., Jamestown, PA 16134-9542, 724-932-3831

Kittanning: Pets at Rest, RR1, Kittanning, PA 16201, (724) 783-7303

Lahaska: Bucks County SPCA, 1665 Street Rd., Lahaska, PA 18931, (215)794-7425, http://www.bcspca.org, info@bcspca.org (cremation)

Lancaster: Greenwood Cemetery, 719 Highland Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603, (717) 392-1224

Lancaster: Lancaster Pet Cemetery, Second Lock Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603, (717) 291-1929

Lancaster: Andrew Hoffman, Lancaster Pet Memorials (crematory), 234 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17603, 610-585-0324, http://www.PhiladelphiaPetMemorials.com, philapetmemorials@gmail.com

Landisburg: Saint Francis Garden, RR1, Landisburg, PA 17040-9801, (717) 789-3162

Lewistown: Juniata Memorial Park, RR 4, Lewistown, PA 17044, (717) 242-2555

Ligonier: Hillsview Pet Cemetery, 1525 Nicely Dr., Ligonier, PA 15658-9805, 724-238-9151

Malvern: Great Valley Pet Cemetery, 124 Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, PA 19355, 610-647-3330

Malvern: Ken Neeld, Philadelphia Pet Memorials (crematory), PO Box 511, Malvern, PA 19355, 610-585-0324, http://www.PhiladelphiaPetMemorials.com, philapetmemorials@gmail.com

Mechanicsburg: Companion Animal Cremation Services, 210 Andersontown Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6023, (717) 691-0880, http://cacsinfo.com/index2.html

Mechanicsburg: PA State Pet Memorial & Cemetery, 210 Andersontown Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6023, (717) 691-0880, http://pastatepetmemorial.com/

Mifflinburg: Central PA Animal After Care (crematory), 257 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg, PA 17844, 570-713-8707, narf93@rocketmail.com (Matthew Smith)

Mt. Pleasant: Eternal Life Cremation Services, 555E Valley Kitchen Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666, 724-547-2468, eternallifecremations@verizon.net, http://eternallifecremations.com/

New Brighton: New Sewickley Pet Crematory, RR2, New Brighton, PA 15066-9801, (724) 452-9343

New Britain: New Britain Pet Cemetery, c/o Beulah Cemetery, 238 Almshouse Rd., New Britain, PA 18901-5200, (215) 340-1790

Olyphant: Peternal Care, Inc., 108 Sanderson Ave., Olyphant, PA 18447, 570-383-9033, http://www.hudak-osheafuneralhome.com/index.cfm, info@hudak-osheafuneralhome.com

Palmerton: Stony Ridge Pet Cemetery, Palmerton, PA 18071, (610) 826-4990

Paradise: CR Cremations, 690 Strasburg Road, Paradise, PA 17562, (717) 687-6940, (717) 314-4756

Philadelphia: Paws To Heaven Pet Crematory, 9140-B Pennsauken Hwy, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, (800) 910-8138; http://www.pawstoheaven.com/ (handles horses) - Philadelphia office can be reached at (215) 744-4400

Philadelphia: Ken Neeld, Philadelphia Pet Memorials (crematory), 10975 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154, 888-876-4442, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Philadelphia-Pet-Memorials/266466923762, philapetmemorials@gmail.com

Pittsburgh: Backyard Burials, Pittsburgh, PA 15202, (412) 766-8404

Pittsburgh/Bridgeville: Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation, 422 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15107, 412-220-7800, http://www.ccpc.ws/

Pittsburgh: Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home - The Garden of Faithful Friends, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, 412-655-4500, vbotti@jeffersonmemorial.biz, http://www.jeffersonmemorial.biz

Pottstown: Peterman Road Animal Hospital, 1620 New Schuylkill Road, Pottstown, Pa 19465, 610-323-9454, petermanroad@healthypet.net

Quakertown: Abbey Glen Pet Memorial Services, 80 Kelly Road, Quakertown, PA 18951, (888) 651-7555; http://www.abbeyglen.com/

Reynoldsville: Northern Tier Pet Cemetery, RR3, Reynoldsville, PA 15851-9803, (814) 653-2016

Ringtown: Paws & Remember of Ringtown, 710 W Main St., Ringtown, PA 17967, 800.326.9553, janetbrouse@pawsandremember.com

Royersford: Tri County Pet Cemetery, 44 Swamp Pike, Royersford, PA 19468-1406, (610) 495-3010

Scranton: Cherished Companions Pet Cremations, 801 Prospect Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505, 570-591-1PET (1738), http://www.cherishedcompanions.wix.com/web

State College: Pine View Pet Cemetery, 1032 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801-7318, (814) 237-4108

Sunbury/Stonington: Pet Haven Cemetery, Northumberland Memorial Park, 2956 State Rt. 61, Sunbury, PA 17801 (570) 286–2008

Tamaqua: Sky-View Pet Memorial Park, Inc., 108 Lafayette Ave., Rt. 54 (Hometown), Tamaqua, PA 18252, (570) 668-4100, http://www.skyviewmemorialpark.com/, skyview108@gmail.com

Ulster: Faithful Companions Pet Cemetery, Inc., RD 2, Box 210, Ulster, PA 18850, (570) 596-3192, http://www.nypetcemetery.com/, nypetcem@nypetcemetery.com

Uniontown: Faithful Pets Memorial Gardens, 127 Poundstone Rd., Uniontown, PA 15401, 724-438-4260

Warminster: Evercare Veterinary Crematory Services, 387 Nina Way, Warminster PA 18974, 215-444-9295, http://www.evercarepets.com, evercarevcs@gmail.com

Waterford: Animal Friends Cremation Service, 11711 Sharp Rd., Waterford, PA 16441-9049, (814) 796-2510

Watsontown: Pet Rest Memorial Park, 2410 8th Street Dr, Watsontown, PA 17777-8002, (570) 538-2008

West Chester: Pet Memorial Services, 126 Turner Lane, West Chester, PA 19380, 610.430.7978, (888) 738-6365; http://www.petmemorialservices.com, info@petmemorialservices.com

Wilkes-Barre: Rolling Green Pet Cemetery, Luzerne County SPCA, Fox Hill Rd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, (570) 825-4111, http://www.spcaluzernecounty.org/, spcaluzernecounty@yahoo.com

Williamsport: Lycoming County SPCA (burial & cremation), 2805 Reach Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701-4178, (570) 322-4646, http://www.lycomingspca.org/content/euthanasia-cremation-and-burial-services, lycospca@comcast.net

York: Brookside Pet Cemetery, c/o Mount Rose Cemetery, 1502 Mount Rose Ave., York, PA 17403-2910, (717) 845-6618, http://www.mountrosecemetery.com/

York: Noah's Garden Pet Cemetery, Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, Chestnut Hill Rd., York, PA 17315, (717) 244-7674, http://www.susquehannamemorial.com/

**New Jersey: Hamilton: Hamilton Pet Meadow, 1500 Klockner Rd, Hamilton, NJ 08619, (609) 586-9660, http://www.petmeadow.com, dbjorling@petmeadow.com

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