Indiana 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.
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.
Clarksville: Chance's Spot Online Support Group. Clarksville, IN. A 24-hour online forum. http://petlossforum.chancesspot.org/. Visit https://www.chancesspot.org/ for more resources.
Greenfield/Cumberland: David L. Daniels DD, CGC, JustPetsChaplains, Cumberland, IN 46229, (317) 353-1498, https://JustPetsChaplains.com. Offers support groups at the Greenfield Public Library. Only ten participants per group; please e-mail JustPetsChaplains@gmail.com to sign up for the next available group. Groups also available by Zoom.
Fort Wayne: Stillwater Hospice Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center, 5920 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46814, https://www.stillwater-hospice/grief-support/. Stillwater Hospice offers pet loss grief support individually and in a group session monthly. Our pet loss group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6-7 PM at The Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center, 5920 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. Call (260) 435-3261 for details.
COUNSELORS:
Clarksville: Chance's Spot, Clarksville, IN. Provides free e-mail and online pet loss support by a Pet Loss and Bereavement Skills Certified Counselor. Available to all. https://www.chancesspot.org/contact.php
Cumberland: David L. Daniels DD, CGC, JustPetsChaplains, Cumberland, IN 46229, (317) 353-1498, JustPetsChaplains@gmail.com, https://JustPetsChaplains.com
Elkhart: Maddi Watkins LMHC LLC, Elkhart, IN, (574) 227-2227, maddi@maddiwatkins.com, https://www.maddiwatkins.com/
Evansville: Rachael Jones, Evansville, IN, (812) 774-0781, stillhousepetbereavement@gmail.com, http://stillhousepetbereavement.com
Fort Wayne: Stillwater Hospice Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center, 5920 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46814, (260) 435-3261, https://www.stillwater-hospice/grief-support/. Offers pet loss grief support individually and in a group session monthly.
Munster: Eva Ponder, Psy.D., HSPP, 340 45th St., Munster, IN 46321, 219-809-1083, (512) 265-5455, evaponder@evaponder.com, http://evaponder.com
IN-HOME EUTHANASIA/HOSPICE CARE:
Carmel: Alicia Harris, DVM, Compassionate Heart, P.O Box 67
Carmel, IN, (317) 688-1118, DrAlicia@MyCompassionateHeart.com, http://www.MyCompassionateHeart.com
Washington: Dr. Alexandra Loughmiller, Codapet, Washington, IN,
(833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com,
https://www.codapet.com/cities/washington-in. Serves Washington and surrounding areas.
CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:
Please note that most veterinary clinics and many SPCAs/humane societies also offer cremation services.
Cedar Lake: Faithful Companion Pet Cremation Services, 11407 Wicker Ave Cedar Lake, IN 46303, (219) 730-1737, incontact@faithfulcompanion.com, https://www.faithfulcompanion.com/locations/northwest-indiana/
Dale: Loyal Companions Crematory, 20822 N County Road 600 E, Dale, IN 47523, 812-686-5179, K9behaviorRVT@gmail.com, https://loyalcompanionscrematory.weebly.com/
Elkhart:Faithful Friends Pet After Care Services,
1606 Navajo St., Elkhart, IN 46516, 574-389-9900 or 877-981-9900, info@faithfulpetfriends.com, https://www.faithfulpetfriends.com
Evansville: Ziemer Pet Memorial Center, 6300 North First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710, (812) 431-7035, info@ziemerpetmemorial.com, https://www.ziemerpetmemorial.com/
Ft. Wayne: Paws and Remember, 222 North Thomas Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, (260) 432-5031 or 1 (800) 342-5676, info@minnickservices.com, https://www.minnickservices.com/pages/paws-remember
Ft. Wayne: Trusted Journey Pet Memorial Services, 200 North Thomas Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, (260) 755-3399, info.fortwayne@trustedjourney.com, https://www.trustedjourney.com/
Indianapolis: Forever Friends Pet Cemetery, 9700 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46250, 317-849-3616, https://flannerbuchanan.com/pet-services/
Indianapolis: Pet Angel Memorial Center, 4202 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46217, 317-791-1070, Midwest@PetAngelMemorialCenter.com, info@petangelmemorialcenter.com, https://www.petangelmemorialcenter.com
Indianapolis/Ossian: Pet Rest, Inc., 1630 E US 224, Ossian, IN 46777, (800) 982-7378, info@petrestinc.com, https://www.petrestinc.com/ - offers equine services
| Indianapolis: Rose Pet Memorial Center. We assist Pet Parents making final arrangements for their pet in a professional and compassionate manner. We offer only private cremation; your pet is the only one in the cremation unit. A unique identifying tag stays with them to insure that the ashes you receive are your beloved pet's. Burial assistance, facilities for visitation and funerals available too. Large selection of beautiful urns and memorial pieces including jewelry and custom glass art to memorialize your pet. Your pet is picked up with a pet bed and blankets and is never frozen or bagged.
Available 24/7 in the Indianapolis market. 9595 Valparaiso Court, Indianapolis, IN 46268, 317-872-4500, info@rosepetmemorialcenter.com, http://www.rosepetmemorialcenter.com
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Jeffersonville: Faithful Companions - Pet Cremation Services, LLC, 2515 Veterans Parkway, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, 812-283-PETS (7387), ericd@faithful-companions.com, https://www.faithful-companions.com/
Sellersburg: Ohio Valley Pet Cemetery & Crematorium, 2810 Coopers Ln., Sellersburg, IN 47172, (812) 282-3947, ohiovalleypetcem@sbcglobal.net, https://ohiovalleypets.com/
Seymour: Animal Spirit Burial, P.O. Box 594, Seymour, IN 47274, 812-320-7495, animalspiritburial@gmail.com, https://animalspiritburial.tripod.com
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