International Pet Loss Resources: Canada
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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.
HOTLINES:
Ontario: Thistledown Pet Memorial, 4766 Concession 7, R.R.4, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1R4, 905-852-5648, thistledownpets@gmail.com, http://www.thistledown.info/support/pet-loss-support-services. Does not offer counseling per se, but can provide some support, advice, references, and referrals to counselors if needed.
Winnipeg: 204-988-8804 - The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) has volunteers trained in loss and grief counselling who can help you. Please call the WHS pet
loss & grief support line at 204-988-8804. Please leave your name, telephone number and the best time to reach you. Messages are checked throughout the day and returned as soon as possible. reception@winnipeghumanesociety.ca, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3, 204.982.2021, https://winnipeghumanesociety.ca/your-family-pet/pet-loss-grief-support/
SUPPORT GROUPS:
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.
ALBERTA
Calgary: Kindred Spirits Pet Loss Support, Straja Linder King, Spiritual Directions Centre, 1407 10th St. SW, Calgary AB T2N 1B9, 403-630-1020, strajalk@me.com, http://www.strawberrymooncounselling.com/
Gwynne: Lyndell Drever, Sacred Hearts. Online support group available based on need/requests. Please contact for information and to see if a group is available. (780) 608-6337, lyndell@dreverag.com, https://www.facebook.com/Sacred-Hearts-107017714273514
Strathmore: Caroline Tarkowski, Strathmore, AB T1P 1S7, (403) 629-5191, instilledchangecounselling@gmail.com, http://www.instilledchangecounselling.com. We offer virtual individual and group counselling to anyone who has experienced pet loss.
COUNSELORS:
ALBERTA
Calgary: Joanna Card, Registered Psychologist, Suite 200, 2003-14th St NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 3N4, 403-554-6305, joannacard@shaw.ca, http://www.joannacardcounselling.com/
Calgary: Alex Guidotti, Calgary, Alberta T2X3T8, forzapsychology@gmail.com, https://www.forzapsychology.com/
Calgary: Straja Linder King, Spiritual Directions Centre, 1407 10th St. SW, Calgary AB T2N 1B9, Phone: 403.383-0070, and 403.210-2802, strajalk@me.com, http://www.strawberrymooncounselling.com
Gwynne: Lyndell Drever, Sacred Hearts. Online/phone counseling. (780) 608-6337, lyndell@dreverag.com, https://www.facebook.com/Sacred-Hearts-107017714273514
Strathmore: Caroline Tarkowski, Strathmore, AB T1P 1S7, (403) 629-5191, instilledchangecounselling@gmail.com, http://www.instilledchangecounselling.com. We offer virtual individual and group counselling to anyone who has experienced pet loss.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Langley: Laurel Horn, MA, RCC. Support, counselling and seminars offered, based in Langley, BC 604-802-6959, lhorn@telus.net, http://www.daybreakcounselling.com
North Vancouver: Helen Whitehead Counselling, 224 Esplanade West
North Vancouver, BC, Canada, info@helenwhitehead.ca, http://www.helenwhitehead.ca
Vancouver: Melanie Yearow, RPC, Melanie Yearow Counselling Services, #200-1892 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, 604-730-5002, melanieyearow@gmail.com, https://melanieyearow.ca/pet-loss.html. Offers phone & Skype counseling.
Vancouver Island: Juli Wild, info@wildflowerhealing.com, http://wildflowerhealing.com/pet-loss-grief-support.php Offers phone & Skype counseling.
NOVA SCOTIA
Dartmouth: Nancy Blair, Nancy Blair Counseling, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, (902) 223-3151, nancyblaircounselling@gmail.com, https://nancyblaircounselling.ca/
Halifax: Glynis Sherwood, MEd, Canadian Certified Counsellor, 778-837-0616, Glynis@glynissherwood.com, https://glynissherwood.com/service/pet-loss-counseling/. Offers video counseling.
ONTARIO
Ridgeway: Chantale Denis, New Beginning Counselling Services, 355 Ridge Road N, Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada, 289-214-1574, newbeginning.counselling@gmail.com, http://www.anewbeginningcounselling.com/
CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:
ALBERTA
Calgary/Rocky View: Country Club Pet Memorial Park, 282063 Township Road 224A, Rocky View, AB T1X 0J2, (403) 936-5685, info@countryclub-petresort.com, https://www.countryclub-petresort.com/calgary-pet-memorial-park.aspx
Calgary: Gateway Pet Cemetery, 8080 36 St SE BAY C, Calgary, AB T2C 2L8, Canada, 403-474-6060, inquiry@gatewaypetmemorial.com, https://www.gatewaypetmemorial.com/cemeteries/
Edmonton: Animal Cremation Services, 9433 - 47 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2R7, 1-780-450-6637, admin@animalcremationservices.ca, https://animalcremationservices.ca/
Edmonton/Nisku: Gateway Pet Cemetery, 505 15 Ave, Nisku, AB T9E 7M6, Canada, 780-955-3003, inquiry@gatewaypetmemorial.com, https://www.gatewaypetmemorial.com/cemeteries/
Edmonton: Part of the Family Pet Memorial Centre (crematory), 54117 Range Road 263, Sturgeon County, Alberta T8T 1A9, 780-756-7387 (PETS), info@partofthefamily.ca, https://www.partofthefamily.ca/
Lethbridge: Green Acres Animal Hospital (cremation), 4631 - 24th Ave South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7C1, (403) 327-8660, mypet@greenacres.vet, https://greenacres.vet/services/1609/
Red Deer: Red Deer Pet Cremation Service, 27568 Twp Rd 380, Red Deer, AB T4S 2B2, (403) 342–7387 (PETS), rdpetcremationservice@xplornet.com, http://reddeerpetcremationservice.com
Spruce Grove: Atim Creek Pet Crematory, 53330 Range Rd 270, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3L9, 780-915-9187, cifhp@hotmail.com, http://petcrem.net/
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Mission: Forever In Peace Pet Cremation Services, #2 - 33149 London Avenue, Mission, British Columbia, Canada V2V 4P9, 1-800-934-3418, foreverinpeace@wcteltech.net, http://foreverinpeace-petcremationservices.com/home.html (handles horses)
Oyama: Okanagan Pet Cremation, 12824 Oyama Rd., Oyama, BC V4v 2A7, 1-888-229-1177, 250-548-3351, http://www.okanaganpetcremation.ca/
Surrey Until We Meet Again Pet Cremation, 9346 193 Street,
Surrey, BC, V4N 4E8, 604-924-1160, info@untilwemeetagain.ca, https://www.untilwemeetagain.ca/
Victoria: Until We Meet Again Pet Cremation, 587A Bay Street,
Victoria, BC, 250-590-0995, infovictoria@untilwemeetagain.ca, https://www.untilwemeetagain.ca/
MANITOBA
Pansy: Pansy Pet Cemetery, Road #35E, Pansy, Manitoba, Canada, (204) 434-6132, jodykrentz@live.com, http://www.pansypetcemetery.ca/
Rosser/Winnipeg: Precious Pet Cremation, 6013 Selkirk Avenue
Rosser, Manitoba R0H 1E0, 204-633-6088; Mailing address: Box 66015,
Winnipeg, MB R3K 2E7, pets@preciouspetcremation.com, https://www.preciouspetcremation.com/home.php
Winnipeg: Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3, 204.982.2021, reception@winnipeghumanesociety.ca, https://winnipeghumanesociety.ca/your-family-pet/pet-loss-grief-support/
NEW BRUNSWICK
Summerville: Cherished Pet Memorial Services Ltd., 4 Neck Rd., Summerville, New Brunswick, E5S 1V8, (506) 763-2252, 1-877-863-7965, cherishedpet1998@gmail.com, http://www.cherishedpetmemorialservices.ca
NOVA SCOTIA
Ellershouse: Peaceful Acres Pet Cemetery Ltd., 250 Collier Rd West Ardoise Hants Co, Ellershouse, NS B0N 1L0, (902) 499-9289, info@peacefulacres.ca, http://peacefulacres.ca/
Upper Sackville: Metro Pet Crematory, 3395 Sackville Drive, Upper Sackville, NS B4E 3C5, 902-444-3464, office@metropetcrematory.com, https://www.metropetcrematory.com
ONTARIO
Eden: Sandy Ridge Pet Cemetery/Gateway Pet Cemetery, 11210 Ridge Line, Eden, ON N0J 1H0, Canada, 800-227-6915, inquiry@gatewaypetmemorial.com, https://www.gatewaypetmemorial.com/cemeteries/
Gloucester: Eternal Companions, pet crematorium and memorial centre, 12-5303 Canotek Rd., Gloucester, ON K1J 9M1, 613-656-0806; centre@eternalcompanions.ca, https://compagnonseternels.ca/en/
Guelph: Gateway Pet Cemetery, 7076 Wellington Rd 124, Guelph, ON N1H 6J3, Canada, 800-227-6915, inquiry@gatewaypetmemorial.com, https://www.gatewaypetmemorial.com/cemeteries/
Hamilton: Ancaster Pet Cemetery/Gateway Pet Cemetery, 330 Book Rd E, Hamilton, ON L9G 3L1, Canada, 800-227-6915, inquiry@gatewaypetmemorial.com, https://www.gatewaypetmemorial.com/cemeteries/
Kitchener: Reflections Pet Aquamation Services, Kitchener, ON N2H 5Z6, (226) 750-6619, info@reflectionspet.ca, https://reflectonspet.ca. Water-based pet cremation.
Mallorytown: Lakeview Pet Cemetery, 28 Lake St, Mallorytown, ON K0E 1R0, Canada, 800-227-6915, inquiry@gatewaypetmemorial.com, https://www.gatewaypetmemorial.com/cemeteries/
Niagara Falls: Niagara SPCA, 6025 Chippawa Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0E4, Canada, 905-356-4404, https://niagaraspca.com/end-of-life-services/
Orillia: Pet at Peace North, 335 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON L3V 3C2, 705-790-7427, Sharon@petsatpeace.ca, https://www.petsatpeace.ca
Ottawa/Nepean: Gateway Pet Cemetery, 11 Tristan Ct, Nepean, ON K2E 8B9, Canada, 800-227-6915, inquiry@gatewaypetmemorial.com, https://www.gatewaypetmemorial.com/cemeteries/
Scarborough: Gateway Pet Cemetery, 86 Melford Dr Unit 1, Scarborough, ON M1B 2X7, Canada, 800-227-6915, inquiry@gatewaypetmemorial.com, https://www.gatewaypetmemorial.com/cemeteries/
Smithville: Gateway Pet Cemetery, 2929 Thompson Rd, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0, Canada, 800-227-6915, inquiry@gatewaypetmemorial.com, https://www.gatewaypetmemorial.com/cemeteries/
Uxbridge: Thistledown Pet Memorial, 4766 Concession 7, RR4, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1R4, 905-852-5648, thistledownpets@gmail.com, http://www.thistledown.info
Welland: Welland & District SPCA, 60 Provincial St., Welland ON L3B 5W7, (905) 735-1552, https://niagaraspca.com/end-of-life-services/
Woodlawn: Eternal Companions, pet crematorium and memorial centre, 3395 Torbolton Ridge Rd, Woodlawn, ON K0A 3M0, Canada, 613-656-0806; centre@eternalcompanions.ca, https://compagnonseternels.ca/en/
Visit TorontoPetNetwork.com for a list of additional pet cemeteries in Ontario.
QUEBEC
Rigaud: Eternal Companions, pet crematorium and memorial centre, 23 chemin Henri-Petit, Rigaud, QC J0P 1P0, 514-418-8282, centre@eternalcompanions.ca, https://compagnonseternels.ca/en/
Vaudreuil-Dorion: Pet Friends Cremation Services, 196 Valois,
Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 1T4, 514-947-0168, petfriends.noscopains@gmail.com, http://www.noscopains.ca/
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
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- 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?)
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- Help a friend cope with loss
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