Iowa Pet Loss Resources
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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.
COUNSELORS:
Omaha, NE: A Friendly Ear & Insightful Therapy - Jodi L Gentleman, LCSW, LIMHP, LISW, 7909 L St., Omaha, NE 68127, (833) 847-7478, sue@friendlyinsightfultherapy.com, https://afriendlyeartherapy.wixsite.com/mysite
IN-HOME EUTHANASIA/HOSPICE:
Ames: Dr. John Murray, Codapet, Ames, IA 50014, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/ames-ia. Serving Ames and surrounding areas.
Des Moines: Dr. Caitlin Klepper, Codapet, Des Moines, IA 50125, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/des-moines-ia. Serving Des Moines and surrounding areas.
CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:
Please note that most veterinary clinics and many SPCAs/humane societies also offer cremation services.
Boone: Best Friends Pet Cemetery/Crematory, Boone Area Humane Society, 1313 Division Street, Boone, IA 50036, (515) 432-6112, adopt.bahs@gmail.com, https://bahs.us/services/
Cedar Rapids: Companions for Life (cremation), 4200 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, 319.393.8000 or 800.275.2332, jfreese@cedarmemorial.com, https://www.cedarmemorial.com/Content/Our-Services/Pet-Cremation.aspx
Centralia: S & S Pet Cremation, First Street, Centralia, IA 52068,
563.583.6891, https://www.SandSpetcremation.com
Clinton: Northridge Pet Cremation, 1546 Main Ave., Clinton, IA 52732, 563-519-0186, Facebook
Coralville: Faithful Companions Pet Remembrance Services, Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service, 210 Holiday Road, Coralville, IA 52241, 319-351-9362, https://www.faithfulcompanionsia.com/
Davenport: Love Of Animals Pet Land, Oakdale Memorial Gardens, 2501 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA 52803, (563) 324-5121, oakdaleomg@aol.com, https://www.oakdalememorialgardens.org/petland
Indianola/Des Moines: LovingRest Pet Funeral Home Cemetery/Crematory, 6065 R63 Hwy, Indianola, IA 50125, 515-975-0409, info@lovingrest.com, http://lovingrest.com/
Maquoketa: Carson & Son Funeral Home, 318 West Pleasant St., Maquoketa, IA 52060, (563) 652-2444, (888) 880-1936, mainoffice@carsonandson.com, https://www.carsonandson.com/pet-services/
Waterloo: Memorial Pet Cemetery, Cedar Bend Humane Society, 1166 W Airline Hwy., Waterloo, IA 50703-9634, (319) 232-6887, CBHSAdoption@mchsi.com, https://www.cedarbendhumane.org/services/memorial-garden (burial and cremation services)
Waterloo: Memories Pet Loss Center, 3669 Logan Ave., Waterloo, IA, 50703,
319-234-1362, petloss@gardencemetery.com, http://www.memoriespetloss.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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