Washington Pet Loss Resources

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SUPPORT GROUPS:

Bellevue:The Humane Society for Seattle/King County, 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005-4408, (425) 649-7566, http://www.seattlehumane.org/services/emergencies/sick-dying-animal#pls, petloss@seattlehumane.org

Bellingham: Bellingham Pet Loss Support Group, St. Luke's Community Health Educations Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225. Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, 6-8 p.m. E-mail bhplsg@gmail.com to let them know you're coming. http://bellinghampetloss.com/bellinghampetloss.com/Home.html

Seattle: Pet Loss Support Group Seattle Animal Shelter - 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle WA, 98119, 206-386-PETS, kara.main-hester@seattle.gov, http://www.seattle.gov/animalshelter/pet-loss.htm. Meets every Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Conference Room at the Seattle Animal Shelter. There is no fee to attend. Donations to the Help the Animals Fund are welcome and appreciated.

Tacoma: Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County, 2608 Center St, Tacoma, WA 98409, (253) 383-2733. Meets every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - Noon. http://www.thehumanesociety.org/pet_owners_resources.php

COUNSELORS:

Bothell: Tina Ellenbogen, Mobile Veterinary Services, P.O. Box 1744, Bothell, WA 98041, (425) 485-7387, drtinavet@aol.com, http://www.drtinavet.com/

Issaquah: Carol Airone, Airone Counseling, 545 Rainier Blvd. N. Suite 16, Issaquah, WA 98027, (425) 557-7898

Olympia: Gloria J. Roettger, MS LMHC NCC; Licensed Mental Health Counselor; 2222 State Avenue NE, Suite B, Olympia, WA 98506, (360) 236-1346, gjroettger@earthlink.net

Port Orchard: Lou-Ann Lauborough, LICSW, CSW-G, 1730 Pottery Avenue, Suite 120, Port Orchard, WA 98366, (360) 876-5483, lou-ann@lauborough-counseling.com, http://www.lauborough-counseling.com/ (Wednesdays-Fridays; Monday & Tuesday ih Poulsbo office)

Poulsbo: Lou-Ann Lauborough, LICSW, CSW-G, 225 NW Lindvig Way, Suite 6, Poulsbo, WA 98370, (888) 281-3578, lou-ann@lauborough-counseling.com, http://www.lauborough-counseling.com/ (Monday & Tuesday; Wednesday-Friday in Port Orchard office)

Redmond: Katrina Bilhimer, MA, LMHC, 7961 169th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052, (360) 951-3087, kbilhimer@msn.com

Seattle: Kristina Callender, 10303 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133, 206-551-7372, http://www.coachingandcounselingseattle.com, kristinacallender@coachingandcounselingseattle.com

Seattle: Diane Dyer, Life Tribute Professional, Farewells by Diane, 2642 NW 63rd St. #A, Seattle WA 98107, 206-437-2991, http://dianedyer.com/pets/, farewellsbyDiane@gmail.com (provides funeral and memorial ceremonies)

Seattle: Kate Munson, 2319 N. 45th Street, #303, Seattle, WA 98103, 206-295-8251, Kate@katemunson.com

Seattle: Marilyn Michael and Henry Snyder, North American Institute of NeuroTherapy, 117 E. Louisa #188, Seattle, WA 98102, (206) 322-0633, neurother@aol.com, http://www.therapyofthefuture.com/personal_therapy.htm

Seattle: Linda Neahry, MA, LMHC, 342 NW 103rd St., Seattle, WA 98177, 206-782-6144, leneahry@nwlink.com

Seattle: Kate Stewart LMHC, Creative Therapy, 2366 Eastlake Ave E #402, Seattle WA, 206-669-4912, http://www.KateLStewart.com, info@katelstewart.com

Seattle: Jennifer Streit, LMHC, 5446 49th Avenue SW, Seattle WA 98136, 206-938-8539, cell 206-579-7572, jenstreit@blarg.net, http://www.HandsToPawsAnimalMassage.com

Seattle: Connie Starr, MA, 609 10th Ave E. Seattle, WA, (206) 375-5028, http://www.atalkinthewoods.com, connie@atalkinthewoods.com

IN-HOME EUTHANASIA/HOSPICE CARE

Bothell: Tina Ellenbogen, Mobile Veterinary Services, P.O. Box 1744, Bothell, WA 98041, (425) 485-7387, drtinavet@aol.com, http://www.drtinavet.com/

Eatonville: Dr. Robin Gardner, Perfect Goodbye In Home Pet Euthanasia -- helping families with companion animals in multiple areas of Western Washington. Offering pre-decision counseling and group or individual cremation. Dr. Robin Gardner draws on 35 years of experience and is dedicated to providing the compassion, gentle support and professionalism that will facilitate a peaceful and dignified end-of-life transition for your beloved pet, thus honoring the bond you share and allowing for the perfect goodbye in the comfort of your own home. P.O. Box 1735, Eatonville, WA 98328, 253-312-6283

Edmonds: Barry Rickman, Peaceful Companion, Ltd., P.O. Box 1434, Edmonds, WA 98020, (206)-683-2058, http://www.peacefulcompanion.com, barry@peacefulcompanion.com. Serves the greater Seattle area.

Everett/Puget Sound: Heartfelt Memories, 10030 Holly Dr. #62, Everett, WA 98204, 206-571-4439. Home Euthanasia, Pet Cremation Pick-Up and Delivery throughout Puget Sound area. http://www.heartfeltstore.com, david@heartfeltstore.com

Lynnwood: Tracy Tomlinson, Home Euthanasia Services, 16418 7th Pl W #B, Lynnwood, WA 98037, (425) 478-7561, http://www.peacefulsleep.mynetworksolutions.com, peacefulsleepvet@gmail.com

Vancouver area: Lori Gibson, DVM, Compassionate Care Home Pet Euthanasia Service. Compassionate Care is the Vancouver area's most recommended local home euthanasia service dedicated to providing peaceful cat and dog euthanasia in the privacy and stress-free environment of home in the Vancouver, WA, Portland and Salem, OR, and outlying areas. We are WIDELY available 7 days/week. We have earned an exceptional reputation for professional and personal attention, and a gentle yet experienced touch. In addition to in-home mobile dog and cat euthanasia service, we can also provide aftercare counseling and assistance, including transport to a local pet crematory for private or communal pet cremation service if desired. 503-880-1172, http://www.drlorigibson.com/, lori@drlorigibson.com

Vancouver: Dr. Lisa Kidby, Pet Loss At Home, One hour radius of Vancouver, 877-219-4811, http://www.PetLossAtHome.com, DrLisa@PetLossAtHome.com

CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES

Aberdeen: Petland Cemetery, Inc., P.O. Box 184, Aberdeen WA 98520, (800) 738-5119, info@peturnspl.com, http://www.peturnspl.com/ (handles horses)

Auburn: Precious Pets Animal Crematory, 3420 C Street NE #306, Auburn, WA 98002, 253-929-8495, PreciousPetsAnimalCrematory@live.com, http://www.preciouspetsanimalcrematory.com

Bellevue:The Humane Society for Seattle/King County, 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005-4408, (425) 649-7566, http://www.seattlehumane.org/services/emergencies/sick-dying-animal#pls, petloss@seattlehumane.org (cremation)

Bothell: Mill Creek Pet Cemetery, c/o Tail's-a-Waggin Dog & Cat Inn, 19816 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98012-7122, (425) 481-3214, http://www.taw-inn.com/id4.html,

Colbert: Family Pet Memorial Garden, 20015 North Austin Road, Colbert, WA 99005; Greater Spokane: (509) 467-4248, Spokane Valley: (509) 570-1720, North Idaho: (208) 457-7111; http://www.familypetmemorial.com/, fampetmemorial@gmail.com

Everett/Puget Sound: Heartfelt Memories, 10030 Holly Dr. #62, Everett, WA 98204, 206-571-4439. Home Euthanasia, Pet Cremation Pick-Up and Delivery throughout Puget Sound area. http://www.heartfeltstore.com, david@heartfeltstore.com

Kent: Pet Haven Cemetery, 23646 Military Rd. S, Kent, WA 98032-2833, (206) 878-7292

Redmond: King County Parks and Recreation Division Pet Garden - Marymoor Park, P.O. Box 3517, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E. Redmond WA 98063-3517, 206-205-3661 http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/inventory/marymoor/petgarden.aspx. "We offer a celebration wall that holds pet ash in the garden."

Seattle: Diane Dyer, Life Tribute Professional, Farewells by Diane, 2642 NW 63rd St. #A, Seattle WA 98107, 206-437-2991, http://dianedyer.com/pets/, farewellsbyDiane@gmail.com (provides funeral and memorial ceremonies)

Spokane Valley: All Pets Cremation Services, 12928 E. Indiana, Ste. #8, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, (509) 922-1285, http://www.allpetscremationservices.net, allpets@adelphia.net

Tacoma: ARK Northwest Pet Cremation and Memorials, PO Box 112576, Tacoma, WA 98411, (253) 536-8775

Tacoma: Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County, 2608 Center St, Tacoma, WA 98409, (253) 383-2733, http://www.thehumanesociety.org/pet_owners_resources.php (cremation)

Tacoma: Tacoma Pet Crematory, 5302 S. Junett St., Tacoma, WA 98409, (253) 474-9574 or (888) 474-9574, http://www.tacomapetcrematory.com, info@tacomapetcrematory.com

Vancouver: Peaceful Paws Pet Cremation & Memorial Services, Inc., 6303 E. 18th St. Ste. B, Vancouver, WA 98661, 360.213.0323, http://peacefulpawscremation.com/

Wenatchee: Columbia Pet Service, 1466 S. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801, (509) 664-2963, columbiapetservice@nwi.net, http://www.columbiapetservice.com/

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