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Please note that during the COVID pandemic, most support groups and many counselors will be offering services only via online platforms such as Zoom or through telephone support. Please contact providers directly for details.


SUPPORT GROUPS:

Can't find a support group in your area? Many groups now offer virtual meetings via Zoom or other platforms, and are open to participants from any location. Visit our list of Virtual Support Groups for more information.

Please note that dates and times of support group meetings often change without notice. Be sure to visit the website and/or contact the organization in advance to confirm meeting times and locations.

Pennsylvania & New Jersey: VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP: This virtual group is a 6-week program on Tuesday evenings. The program fee is $350 with some discounted spots available for those in need. Additional offerings including drop-in sessions, and alternate days/times are possible with enough interest. Led by Jenna Tarrant, LCSW, and open to residents of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Learn more and register at https://www.jennatarrant.com/.

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. info@metro-vet.com, https://metro-vet.com/compassionate-care-service


COUNSELORS:

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

Mechanicsburg: Ruth Rudderow, Tears for Pets, 2820 Myrtle Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, (717) 599-9477, Tears4pets@gmail.com, https://tears4pets.com/

Philadelphia Jenna Tarrant, LCSW, Philadelphia, PA 19102, (856) 946-2202, jenna@jennatarrant.com, https://www.jennatarrant.com/


IN-HOME EUTHANASIA:

Brodheadsville: Dr Kristine Cyr, Kanyons Golden Veterinary Care, LLC, 2047 Route 209, Brodheadsville, PA 18322, 570-402-0572, kanyonsstaff@gmail.com, https://www.keithcook.biz/

Mechanicsburg: Peaceful Pet Passage, 210 Andersontown Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6023, (717) 691-9214, https://www.peacefulpetpassage.com/

Monaca: Dr. Sara Forman, Angel Wings Pet Euthanasia Services, Monaca, PA, angelwingsvet@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/angelwingsvet/

Philadelphia: Dr. Brad Bates, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, Lap of Love, Philadelphia, PA, (267) 317-8110, Philadelphia@lapoflove.com, https://www.lapoflove.com/Locations-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

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


CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:

Please note that most veterinary clinics and many SPCAs/humane societies also offer cremation services.

Bensalem: Dear Pet Memorial Park, 3850 Richlieu Road, Bensalem, PA 19020, (215) 355-3140, http://dearpetmemorialpark.net/

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

Breinigsville: Cloud Nine Pet Services at Kimberly Memorial Park, 9923 Old Route 22, Breinigsville, PA 18031, (610) 285-2720, cloudninepetsinc@gmail.com, http://regencyfamily.com/cloud-nine-pet-cemetery/

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

Canonsburg: Peaceful Pastures, 2095 Washington Rd., Canonsburg, PA 15317, 724-745-8502, https://www.peacefulpasturespetcemetery.com

Clarks Summit: Greener Pastures Pet Cemetery, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411, (570) 585-0517, edflorentino@griffinpondanimalshelter.com, https://www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com/cemetery

Columbia: Noah's Garden of Pets, Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, 845 Laurel Hill Road, Columbia, PA 17512, 717-265-9680, https://www.laurelhillmemorialgardens.com/

Conneaut Lake: Forever Friends Pet Memorial Park, 12670 Foust Road, Conneaut Lake, PA, 16316, 814-671-2809, petcem23@conneautlakebarkpark.com, http://www.foreverfriendspetmemorialpark.com/

Glen Richey: Pet Cremations, LLC, 440 Lytle Rd., Glen Richey, PA 16837, (814) 762-0020, cremations.4.pets@gmail.com, https://www.cremation-4-pets.com

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

Hermitage: Aspen Hill Pet Cemetery and Crematory, 7065 E. State St Hermitage, PA 16148, 724-651-3606, aspenhillcemetery@outlook.com, https://www.aspenhillpetcemetery.com

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, mrecord@hillcrestflynn.com, https://www.hillcrestflynn.com/

Hollidaysburgh: Chimney Rocks Animal Rest, Inc., 524 Chimney Rocks Rd., Hollidaysburgh, PA 16648, (814) 695-2591, wilbur@chimneyrocksanimal.com, https://www.chimneyrocksanimalrest.com/

Leesport: Derek Leibensperger, Peach Tree Cremation Services, LLC, 223 Peach Street, Leesport, PA 19533, 610-926-2737, peachtreecremationservices@gmail.com, https://www.peachtreecremationservices.com/

Mechanicsburg: Peaceful Pet Passage, 210 Andersontown Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6023, (717) 691-3004, https://www.peacefulpetpassage.com/

Mt. Pleasant: Eternal Life (cremation), 555E Valley Kitchen Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666, 724-547-2468, eternallifecremations@verizon.net, https://EternalLifeCremations.com

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

Pittsburgh: Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home - The Garden of Faithful Friends, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, 412-655-4500, funeral.info@jeffersonmemorial.biz, https://www.jeffersonmemorial.com/pets-and-people/services

Pittston: Cherished Companions Pet Memorial Center (crematory), 10 Freeport Road, Pittston, PA 18640, 570-655-1212, cherishedcompanionspmc@gmail.com, https://cherishedcompanionspmc.com/site/

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

Ringtown: Paws and Remember, LLC, 710 W. Main Street, Ringtown, PA 17967, 800-326-9553, inforingtown@pawsandremember.com, https://www.pawsandremember.com/ring-town-pennsylvania-pet-cremation

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

Ulster: Faithful Companions Pet Cemetery, Inc., 2919 Rolling Hills Rd., Ulster, PA 18850, (570) 596-3192, faithfulcompanions@nypetcemetery.com, http://www.nypetcemetery.com/

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

Wilkes-Barre: Rolling Green Pet Cemetery, Luzerne County SPCA, Fox Hill Rd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, (570) 825-4111, https://www.spcaluzernecounty.org/our-services/cemetery-services.html

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


When a pet dies, you want help... fast!

You'll find it in Moira Allen's Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet. In a book filled with comfort, compassion and support, you'll find the tools and tips you need to:
  • Understand the feelings you're going through -- and find ways to ease the pain
  • "Say good-bye" with memorials, tributes and other coping strategies
  • Help your children and other family members deal with their grief
  • Deal with people who "just don't understand"
  • Help surviving pets cope with the loss of a missing companion
  • Come to terms with the guilt we so often feel when a pet dies
  • Handle the agonizing decision of euthanasia
  • Choose the best and most comforting "final resting place" for your pet
  • Determine when and how to bring a new companion into your home (how soon is too soon?)
  • Improve your chances of recovering a lost or stolen pet
  • Help a friend cope with loss

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