Wisconsin Pet Loss Resources

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SUPPORT GROUPS:

Madison: Judy Nolde, lay crisis counselor and spiritual guide. Meets the First Monday of Every Month, 6:30-8:00pm. Individual and group sessions held on an as-needed basis. Call 608-245-0218 or email judynolde@sbcglobal.net. http://www.spiritualitymadison.com

Middleton: Memorial Pet Services, Inc., 4319 Twin Valley Road, Suite 15, Middleton, WI 53562, 608/836-7297, info@memorialpetservices.com, http://www.memorialpetservices.com/services.html - a 3-week commitment, please call or email for meeting dates and times.

COUNSELORS:

Madison: Linda Colletti, The Center for Life and Loss Integration, 4123 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716, 608-258-7771, linda.colletti@gmail.com, http//www.centerforlifeandloss.com

Phillips: Carla Pritchett, Bereavement Coordinator, Flambeau Home Health & Hospice, Phillips, WI 54555, (715) 339-4371 (sometimes offers groups privately)

Waukesha: Billie Fisher, FREE Pet Loss Counseling at Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center, 360 Bluemound Road, Waukesha, WI 53188, 866-542-3241, http://www.wvrc.com

IN-HOME EUTHANASIA:

Madison: Full Circle In Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia, 1822 Spaight St., Madison, WI, 608-620-4729, http://www.fullcirclepet.com, drcarrie@fullcirclepet.com

Madison: Kristi J. Arnquist, DVM, Homeward Bound Veterinary Services, LLC, 1113 Elizabeth Street, Madison, WI 53703, (608) 695-1110. Our mission is to serve pets with life-limiting conditions and the families who love them. In accordance with the family's wishes, we provide compassionate in-home euthanasia and pet hospice options in Madison and surrounding south central Wisconsin. We help educate, guide and support you and your family through this transition. Please visit our website for further information about our services. http://www.homewardbound.co, kristi@homewardbound.co

Madison: Katie Hilst, Hilst Housecall Veterinary Service LLC. Dr. Katie Hilst provides caring, compassionate, in-home euthanasia 7 days a week, in Madison, WI - Dane and Iowa counties. Cremation is available, and if a pet passes at home, she can pick up the pet for cremation. Please call 608-347-1897 to speak with Dr. Hilst, or e-mail her at hilstvet@yahoo.com. Phone consultations are welcome. Hilst Housecall Veterinary Service LLC, 608-347-1897, http://www.hilstvet.com, hilstvet@yahoo.com

Milwaukee: Dr. Niqole Varani, Pet Loss At Home, 877-219-4811, http://www.PetLossAtHome.com, DrVarani@PetLossAtHome.com. 8am-8pm, Seven Days A Week, Within 1-3 Hours Notice, One Hour Radius of Greater Milwaukee Area.

Oshkosh: Dr. Christina Lehner, Creature Comfort Clinic, Oshkosh, WI 54901, 920-385-9810, vet@creaturecomfortclinic.com, http://www.creaturecomfortclinic.com

CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:

Delavan: Remembrance Pet Crematory, serving Lake Geneva, Delavan, Elkhorn, Mukwanago, Whitewater, Kenosha, Waukesha, Madison, Ft. Atkinson, and Beloit. W8790 County Road A, Delavan, WI 53115, 608-883-2060, 262-749-8240.

DeSoto: Rivers Edge Pet Crematorium, S5795 Willenberg Road, DeSoto, WI 54624, 1-608-689-2134, speterson16@gmail.com, http://riversedgepetcrematorium.com/

Florence: Jacobs Funeral Homes Pet Services, Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home, 417 Central Avenue, Florence, WI 54121, 715-528-3241, http://www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com/

Fond du Lac: Faithful Friends Pet Cemetery at Ledgeview Memorial Park, N6250 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54935, 920-922-8059, szaremba@bronzestonegroup.com

Franksville: Anderson's Pet Valhalla, 10025 Kraut Rd., Franksville, WI 53126-9574, (262) 886-0552

Green Bay: Bay Area Humane Society, 1830 Radisson St., Green Bay, WI 54302, (920) 469-3110, http://www.bayareahumanesociety.com/euthanasia.html (works with Forever Friends, below)

Green Bay: Faithful Companions Pet Crematory, 1530 West Mason Street (54303) / 701 N. Baird Street (54302), Green Bay, WI, (920) 432-5202, http://www.faithfulcompanionspetcrematory.com, faithfulcompanionspetcrematory@yahoo.com

Green Bay: Forever Friends Pet Cremation Services, 645 Heyrman St., Green Bay, WI 54302, (920) 884-6060 (toll free - 877-884-6060), fax 920-884-8082, info@foreverfriendspets.com, http://www.foreverfriendspets.com

Greenfield: Companion's Rest/Barkshire Pet Services, Arlington Park, 4141 S. 27th Street, Greenfield, WI 53221, 414-282-6600, stolkacz@oakstllc.com (handles horses) - see also Kenosha, Neenah and Oak Creek

Hortonville: Heritage Pet Cremation Service, Heritage Animal Hospital, 751 W Main St., Hortonville, WI 54944-9407, (920) 779-4343

Kenosha: Companion's Rest/Barkshire Pet Services, Arlington Park, Sunset Ridge, 6211 38th Street, Kenosha, WI 53144, 262-652-7488, stolkacz@oakstllc.com (handles horses)

La Crosse: Walnut Grove Pet Cemetery, 901 Rose St., La Crosse, WI 54603-2633, (608) 785-1770

La Crosse: Companions Always (Crematory), 1309 Norplex Drive, Suite 5, La Crosse, WI 54601, (608)792-5363, http://www.companionsalways.com, customerservice@companionsalways.com

Manitowoc: Faithful Friends Pet Cemetery at Knollwood Memorial Park, 1500 Highway 310, Manitowoc, WI 54220, 920-682-6611, szaremba@bronzestonegroup.com

Marinette: Glenwood Memorial Gardens Assn., W. 1170 Cty Tk. B, Marinette, WI 54143, 715-735-6655

Middleton: Memorial Pet Services, Inc., 4318 Twin Valley Road, Suite 15, Middleton, WI 53562, 608/836-7297, info@memorialpetservices.com, http://www.memorialpetservices.com - pet counseling services available on request.

Milwaukee: Pet Lawn Inc., 7311 N. Granville Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53224, (414) 353-9387

Mosinee: Peaceful Pines Pet Memorials & Family Sanctuary, 168 Lois Lane, Mosinee, WI 54455, (715) 693-4693, 1-877-593-0202, info@pppmemorials.com, http://www.pppmemorials.com (cemetery & crematory)

Neenah: Companion's Rest/Barkshire Pet Services/Midwest Cremation Service of Wisconsin, 6438 County Road A, Neenah, WI 54956, (920) 729-9449, stolkacz@oakstllc.com (handles horses)

Niagara: Jacobs Funeral Homes Pet Services, Jacobs Funeral Home, 1244 River Street, Niagara, WI 54151, 715-251-4100, http://www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com/

Oak Creek: Companion's Rest/Barkshire Pet Services, Forest Hill, 3301 E. Forest Hill, Oak Creek, WI 53154, 414-762-4446, stolkacz@oakstllc.com (handles horses)

Oshkosh: Petland Memorial Garden, c/o Lake View Memorial Park, 2786 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901, (920) 236-2828, http://www.lake-view-memorial.com/

Poynette: Midwest Cremation Service of Wisconsin, W9242 Hwy CS, Poynette, WI 53955, (608) 635-7270, http://www.mcsofwi.com/, info@mcsofwi.com

Richfield: Peaceful Pets Funeral and Cremation Services, 3010 Helsan Drive, Richfield, WI, 1-877-857-3856, http://www.peacefulpetswi.com/, info@peacefulpetswi.com

Sheboygan: Faithful Friends Pet Cemetery at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, 7411 Sauk Trail Road, Sheboygan, WI 53081, 920-452-6510, szaremba@bronzestonegroup.com

Sherwood: Forrest Run Pet Cemetery, N7937 Pigeon Rd., Sherwood, WI 54169-9707, (414) 989-2600, http://www.dogurn.com/catalog/index.php?distributor_id=54169, patfahrenkrug@tds.net

Slinger: The Washington County Humane Society. Pet crematory and urns. 3650 State Road 60, Slinger, WI 53086, (262) 677-4388

Union Grove: Paris Pet Crematory, 923 Commerce Drive, Union Grove, WI 53182, (262) 878-9194, http://www.Paris-Pet.com, Mark@Paris-Pet.com

Waunakee: Westport Pet Memorial, 5376 Kennedy Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597, 608-249-3278, http://www.wix.com/westportpetmemorial/westport-pet-memorial, westportpetmemorial@hotmail.com

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