Colorado Pet Loss Resources
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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.
Arvada/Worldwide Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado (AATPC) - Virtual Pet Loss Support Group, Fridays 12-1 MST. Free and virtual via Zoom. Open enrollment, join any time! Registration required on AATPC's website.
Open to anyone looking for support around the loss of an animal companion OR the anticipation of loss of an animal companion. All animal types welcome. Open to anyone in the world! Facilitated by Erin Peterson, licensed professional therapist. https://www.animalassistedtherapyprograms.org/animal-assisted-therapy-programs/therapy-groups/54-therapy-programs/380-virtual-pet-loss-support-group.
Boulder: Humane Society of Boulder Valley, 2323 55th Street, Boulder, CO 80301. Facilitator: Richard Mercer, (303) 604-5331. First Saturday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m. https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/pet-loss-support/
Colorado Springs: Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Service, 318 Karen Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Facilitator: Sharon River Hanson, (719) 233-4341.
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/pet-loss-support/
Denver: "When You Lose a Pet" Pet Loss Support Group, The Human-Animal Bond Trust, Denver, CO 80223, info@humananimalbondtrust.org, http://www.humananimalbondtrust.org/pet-loss-support-group.html. Meets via Zoom every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. MST. Open to anyone regardless of location.
Ft. Collins: The Argus Institute, CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 300 W. Drake Rd., Room ACC-120, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Sponsored by Home to Heaven. Facilitator: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC, (970) 966-4585, leighann@mourningtolightpetloss.com. First Saturday of the month, 10-11:30 a.m. https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/pet-loss-support/. (In person group.)
Greeley: Community Grief Center, 4650 W. 20th St., Greeley, CO 80634, sponsored by Guardian Pet Aquamation. Facilitator: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC, (970) 966-4585, leighann@mourningtolightpetloss.com. Third Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/pet-loss-support/. (In person group.)
| Westminster: Moving Forward with Pet Loss Grief, Beth Gustin, NCC, LPC, CAGCS, PLGS, EMDRIA Approved Consultant. 8704 Yates Drive, Suite 100 A & B, Westminster, CO 80031, (303) 335-9059, beth@transitioningthroughchange.com, https://www.transitioningthroughchange.com. Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30. Must contact Beth to register. Group meets in person. $75 per meeting. The group is a combination of education and experiential activities to address various aspects of grief and increase coping strategies to move forward with grief. Individual counseling also available statewide.
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COUNSELORS:
Statewide: Anne Cattarello, MA, Gentle Psychotherapy, (720) 352-0930, anne@gentlepsychotherapy.com, http://www.gentlepsychotherapy.com/loss.html - telehealth services offered statewide in Colorado and Florida
Statewide: Beth Gustin, NCC, LPC, CAGCS, PLGS, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, 8704 Yates Drive, Suite 100 A & B, Westminster, CO 80031, (303) 335-9059, beth@transitioningthroughchange.com, https://www.transitioningthroughchange.com. Online counseling throughout Colorado.
Statewide: Jessica Kwerel, LPC, Denver, CO, jessica@petlossdc.com, https://petlossdc.com/. Online counseling throughout Colorado.
| Statewide: Alaina Sigler, M.Ed., The Night Sky Garden: Nonprofit Organization. I am honored to support you and any animal(s) in times of need. When you work with me, I offer a space where grief and other emotions are understood and supported. I also offer distance and in-person Animal Reiki sessions for anyone (animals and humans!) When you schedule with me, your first 30-minute session is a gift with no charge. For additional information, please visit https://thenightskygarden.org. For scheduling, please visit my bookings page at https://thenightskygarden.org/bookings or call me at (513) 257-7255.
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Colorado Springs: Sharon Marie Hamand, MA LPC, 716 North Tejon Street Suite 8, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, (719) 488-3333, sharon@counsellor.com, http://www.sharontheshrink.com/
Ft. Collins: Tanya Vallianos, MA LPC, ATR, NCC, EMDR III EAP II, Inner Sun Healing Arts, 1304 S. College Avenue, No. 2, Fort Collins, CO 80524, 970-420-9504, tanya@innersunhealingarts.com, http://www.innersunhealingarts.com. EMDR, Mindfulness practices, Body-Centered Therapies, Art Therapy, Equine-Assisted Therapy for grief counseling.
Loveland: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC, Pet Loss & Grief Companioning Certified, 231 W. 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, 970-966-4585, leighann@mourningtolightpetloss.com, https://www.mourningtolightpetloss.com/
Westminster: Mary M. Foster, MA, LPC, 1499 W. 120th Ave. #110, Westminster, CO 80234, 303-947-6847, http://www.mfosterlpc.com
Westminster: Beth Gustin, NCC, LPC, CAGCS, PLGS, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, 8704 Yates Drive, Suite 100 A & B, Westminster, CO 80031, (303) 335-9059, beth@transitioningthroughchange.com, https://www.transitioningthroughchange.com
Woodland Park: Shellie Lasiter-Read, Woodland Park, CO 80863, (719) 619-8591, goodgriefcompanion@gmail.com
IN-HOME EUTHANASIA/HOSPICE CARE
Aspen: Dr. Alicia Nolfi, Codapet, Aspen, CO, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/aspen-co
Colorado Springs: Home with Dignity, 719-495-2100, care@homewithdignity.com, http://homewithdignity.com/
Dacono: Stephanie Kotas, DVM, CHPV, CVA, PO Box 204, Dacono, CO 80514
United States, (303) 542-7213, drstephanie@journeyhomevet.com, http://journeyhomevet.com
Denver: Valerie Reynolds, Codapet, Denver, CO, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/denver-co. Serves Denver and surrounding areas.
Ft. Collins: Kathleen Cooney, Home to Heaven, P.C, 1001-A East Harmony Road #511, Fort Collins, CO 80525, 970-412-6212, kathleen@hometoheaven.net, https://hometoheaven.net/
Ft. Collins: Dr. Dan Taylor, Codapet, Ft. Collins, CO, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/fort-collins-co. Serves Ft. Collins and surrounding areas.
Grand Junction: Denice Norton, River Valley Gateway, 573 25 Road,
Grand Junction, CO 81505, 970-250-8493, info@rivervalleygateway.com, http://www.rivervalleygateway.com
Greenwood Village: Larry Magnuson, Caring Pathways, 11825 East Maplewood Ave., Greenwood Village, CO 80111, (720) 287-2553, info@caringpathways.com, http://www.caringpathways.com
Gunnison: Ashley Portmann, DVM, 4 Irwin Street, Gunnison, CO 81230, (970) 975-0298, info@hometogethervet.com, http://www.hometogethervet.com
Littleton: Dr. Sara Gardhouse, Codapet, Littleton, CO 80127, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/littleton-co. Serves Littleton and surrounding areas.
CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:
Please note that most veterinary clinics and many SPCAs/humane societies also offer cremation services.
| Aguilar: World Fauna's Pets Forever.
When your beloved pet passes away, it can often be as tragic as the passing
of a family member. The years of love and companionship you have experienced
with your pet can be preserved, and you do not have to part with your pet
through burial or cremation. Our method involves both taxidermy and
freeze-drying resulting in the most life-like preservation imaginable. In addition, our methods allow us to handle large breeds of dogs that others
can't. We don't stop at cats and dogs; we handle all pets! Snakes, lizards,
rabbits, turtles, hamsters, parrots, all birds... etc. With over 20 years of
freeze-dry experience, and thousands of satistfied customers, you won't be disappointed. World Fauna's Pets Forever, 129 Main St., P.O. Box 158, Aguilar, Colorado 81020, (719) 941-9998 or (719) 941-4008, worldfauna@huffmantaxidermy.com, http://www.huffmantaxidermy.com/petsforever/ |
Centennial: Easy Cremation, 5210 E Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80122, (303) 797-6888, WeCareDenver@CremateSimply.com, https://www.easycremation.com/
Centennial: Pet Cremation Services, Inc., 6259 South Troy Circle,
Centennial, CO 80111, 303-403-1647, https://petcremationservices.com/
Colorado Springs: Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Services, 318 Karen Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, 719-636-1036, 866-636-1036, https://www.lastingpawspetmemorial.com/locations/
Commerce City: Denver Pet Cemetery, 5721 E. 72nd Ave., Commerce City CO 80022, (303) 288-0177, contact@denverpetcemetery.com, http://www.denverpetcemetery.com/
Evergreen: Evergreen Pet Cemetery & Crematory @ Evergreen Memorial Park, 26624 N. Turkey Creek Rd., Evergreen, Colorado 80439, (303) 674-7750, emp@evergreenmemorialpark.com, https://www.evergreenmemorialpark.com/pet-cemetery (handles horses)
Ft. Collins: Precious Memories Pet Cemetery and Crematory, 5815 E Highway 14, Fort Collins, CO 80524-9268, (970) 482-7557, info@pmpc-inc.com, http://www.preciousmemoriespetcemetery.com/
Ft. Collins: Resthaven/ Precious Pals Pet Cemetery, 8426 S. Hwy. 287, Fort Collins, CO 80525, 970-667-0202, http://resthaven.previews.funeralone.com/what-we-do/precious-pals-pet-services
Henderson: Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Services, 9731 E Hanover Ct, Henderson, CO 80640, 720-237-3060, https://www.lastingpawspetmemorial.com/locations/
Longmont: Longmont Humane Society (cremation), 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80501, 303/772-1232 ext. 221, https://www.longmonthumane.org/services/pet-cremation/
Loveland: Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Services, 27292 Co Rd 13, Loveland, CO 80534, 720-237-3060, https://www.lastingpawspetmemorial.com/locations/
Thornton: Easy Cremation, 3839 E 120th Ave Thornton, CO 80233, (303) 797-6888, WeCareDenver@CremateSimply.com, https://www.easycremation.com/
Wheat Ridge: Pet Cremation Services, Inc., 12000 West 52nd Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80333, 303-403-1647, https://petcremationservices.com/
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:
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- 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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