Rhode Island Pet Loss Resources

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SUPPORT GROUPS:

Middletown: Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI 02840, (401) 846-8276 , http://www.potterleague.org/ (click on "services and programs")

Westerly: Brina's Friends Pet Loss Support Group. Meets second Wednesday of the month at the Westerly Health Center on Upper High St. We welcome anyone who has lost a pet or has an elderly or sickly one, or if they would just like to help others through a difficult time. Contact Brinasfriends@aol.com. For more information call Judith at 596-5241.

COUNSELORS:

Newport: Marilyn Kanter is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in helping people deal the the impact of grief and loss. She has facilitated seminars at major corporations for employees coping with grief. As a pet owner of several animals, she has had personal experience in dealing the loss of a beloved pet and has provided counseling to those pet owners who look for professional help to deal with their grief. 19 Friendship St. #240, Newport, RI 02840, 401-849-8959, mkanter55@gmail.com

Providence: Thomas Fronczak, LICSW, ACSW, Wayland Wellness Associates, 120 Wayland Ave., Suite 4B, Providence, RI 02906, (401) 431-2953, TJFronczak@aol.com, http://www.tomfronczak.com/

Providence: VSA (Volunteer Services for Animals), 27 Dryden Lane, Providence, RI (401) 273-0358, http://www.volunteerservicesforanimals.org/, vsaheadquarters@yahoo.com

CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:

Cranston: Final Gift Pet Cremation Services, 2 Daniels Way, Cranston RI 02921, 401 464 8338, http://www.finalgift.com/, finalgiftri@yahoo.com (can also arrange for burial at Rose Hill Pet Cemetery, below)

Middletown: Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI 02840, (401) 846-8276 , http://www.potterleague.org/ (cremation - click on "services and programs")

Peace Dale: Rose Hill Pet Cemetery, Rose Hill Road, Peace Dale, RI 02883, (401) 789-1345

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