North Carolina 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.
Charlotte: Abiding Ties Pet Loss Support Group meets on Zoom every 2nd Tuesday monthly, 7:00 - 7:45 pm. Hosted by certified pet chaplain Linda Moore, MDiv. Visit https://abidingties.org/pet-loss-support-groups/ for the link to the Zoom meeting. In-person meetings expected to begin in the near future.
Charlotte: Paws Whiskers and Wags, 2511 South Tryon St., Charlotte, NC, 980-949-8605, tara@pawswhiskersandwags.com, http://pawswhiskersandwags.com/resources/grief-support/. We now offer a Virtual Pet Loss Support Group with bi-monthly sessions via Zoom to allow for better accessibility for all the families we serve in Georgia and North Carolina. There are currently 15 spots available per session, and you must RSVP to reserve a space. To RSVP for an upcoming session, please click on the “RSVP for Pet Loss Support Group” button at the top of this page, select the event date you wish to attend, and enter the information to reserve your space. Support Group dates are the First Tuesday of the Month (7pm – 8:15pm) and the Third Tuesday of the Month (4pm – 5:15pm). Our Pet Loss Support Group is moderated by Heather Kotler, a licensed Clinical Social Worker, who graduated from the University of Georgia – Athens.
Greenville: Virtual Pet Loss & Grief Support Group. Facilitated by Jessica Holton, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, LISAC the second Thursday of the month, 7:15-8:30 p.m. (EST). Please contact Jessica Holton, MSW, LCSW, LCAS at 252-987-3039, provider@jessicaholton.com, or https://www.jessicaholton.com/pet-grief-loss-support-group if you are interested in joining this group. Participants MUST RSVP to receive the virtual group link and physically be in NC or AZ while attending the virtual support group. "Payment" to attend the virtual support group: A donation to the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina OR a donation to the Pet Food Pantry of Eastern Carolina.
Raleigh: The HEALL Group; Family & Community Services, North Carolina State University Veterinary Hospital, https://cvm.ncsu.edu/nc-state-vet-hospital/equine/family-community-services/heall/. Meets on the second Thursday evening of each month; please call 919-513-3901 for more information and to register.
Raleigh: SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-772-2326, https://spcawake.org/services/pet-loss-support-group/. Meets the third Sunday of the month, 3:30-5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Vanessa Budnick, Humane Educator, at 919-532-2087 or spca@spcawake.org .
COUNSELORS:
Apex: Amy Benton Moulds, MEd, NCC, Lifescapes Counseling, Bradley Commons at The Villages of Apex, 950 Windy Road, Suite 305, Apex NC 27502, 919.303.0273, generaloffice@lifescapescounseling.com, http://www.lifescapescounseling.com/
Calabash: Marla Andrews, M.Ed., Humane Hearts, Calabash, NC, 978.572.0698, marla@humanehearts.com, http://humanehearts.com - also available to speak to clients online.
Conover: Kevin Rutter, MS, LMFT, Growing Tree Counseling Center, 715 Fairgrove Church Rd SE 202, Conover, NC 28613, (828) 638-5907, http://www.grow-nc.com/services/counseling.html
Fuquay Varina: Sarina Manifold, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526-3720, (919) 612-1991, authentichealingcounseling@gmail.com, https://www.authentichealingcounseling.com/
Greenville: Jessica Holton, MSW, LCSW, LCAS; Jessica Holton, PLLC, 3491 Evans St., Suite D, Greenville, NC 27834, 252-987-3039, jessica_holton_lcsw@jessicaholton.com , https://www.jessicaholton.com (see also support group listing above)
Little River: Heavenly Paws Pet Crematory, 5587 Waccamaw School Road, Ash, NC 28420, 910-209-3844, https://www.heavenlypawscrematory.com
Morrisville: E.J. Hanks, MA, LMFTA, Inventive Counseling, 216 East Chatham Street, Suite 104, Cary, NC 27511, ?919.753.6238, InventiveConnect@gmail.com, https://www.InventiveCounseling.com
IN-HOME EUTHANASIA & HOSPICE:
Asheville: Dr. Cara Mitchell, Codapet, Asheville, NC 28803, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/asheville-nc. Serves Asheville and surrounding areas.
Cary: Dr. Suzanne Causey, Codapet, Cary, NC, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/cary-nc. Serves Cary and surrounding areas.
East Raleigh: Dr. Kelly Neri, Codapet, East Raleigh, NC 27597, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/east-raleigh-nc. Serves East Raleigh and surrounding areas.
Fayetteville: Dr. Jem Scott-Emuakpor, Codapet, Fayetteville, NC 28303, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/fayetteville-nc. Serves Fayetteville and surrounding areas.
Greensboro: Sara Fletcher, DVM, 500 Northridge St., Greensboro, NC 27403, (336) 855-5110, love@gsomobilevet.com, https://www.gsomobilevet.com
Hendersonville: Dr. Lilian Herron, DVM, Hendersonville, NC, (828) 674-4946, drlilianherron@gmail.com, http://www.drlilianherron.com. In home palliative, hospice, and end of life veterinary care, available through Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina.
Morrisville: Dana Lewis, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and In-Home Euthanasia of the Triangle, Morrisville, NC 27560, 919-439-5922, thetriangle@lapoflove.com, http://www.LapofLove.com. In-home hospice and euthanasia care to families in the Triangle and surrounding counties.
Raleigh: Azure Holland, DVM, Raleigh, NC, (919) 600-1841, http://www.azureholland.com
Raleigh: Dr. Jem Scott Emuakpor, Codapet, Raleigh, NC, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/raleigh-nc
Wilmington: Dr. Julie Fairbank, MS, DVM, Compassionate Farewells: Mobile Pet Euthanasia, PO Box 7573, Wilmington, NC 28406, (910) 408-4346, compassionatefarewells@gmail.com, https://compassionatefarewells.weebly.com
CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:
Please note that most veterinary clinics and many SPCAs/humane societies also offer cremation services.
Charlotte: Faithful Companion, 3325 Carolina Avenue, Suite H,
Charlotte, NC, 28208, (704) 399-0400, nccontact@faithfulcompanion.com, https://www.faithfulcompanion.com/locations/charlotte/
Charlotte: Paws Whiskers and Wags Your Pet Crematory, 2511 South Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28203, 980-246-3435, office@pawswhiskersandwags.com, https://www.pawswhiskersandwags.com
Cherryville: Pet Heaven Cemetery and Crematory, Inc
3408 Tryon Courthouse Road, Cherryville, NC 28021, (704) 435-8686, phccinc@bellsouth.net, http://petheavencemetery.com
Concord: Good Shepherd Pet Services, 2054 Wilshire Ct, Ste B,
Concord, NC 28025, (704) 553-0545, http://www.goodshepherdpet.com/
Greensboro: Faithful Companion, 2606 Phoenix Dr., Unit 418, Greensboro, NC 27406, (336) 907-3366, greensboro@faithfulcompanion.com, https://www.faithfulcompanion.com/locations/greensboro/
Hendersonville: Pet Cremations of W Carolina, 125 Orrs Camp Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792, (828) 693-5220, https://petcremationswc.com/
Hudson: Paws Whiskers and Wags Your Pet Crematory, Memory Keepers Campus,
3546 Hickory Blvd., Hudson, NC 28638, 828-212-0941 office@pawswhiskersandwags.com, https://www.pawswhiskersandwags.com
Jacksonville: Sacred Paws Pet Crematory, 149 Lela Lane, Jacksonville, NC 28540, 910.340.1541, Kevin@sacredpaws.com, http://www.sacredpaws.us
Jamestown: Precious Memories Pet Funeral Service and Cemetery, 3903 Hunt Chase Dr, Jamestown NC 27282, 336-886-7387, preciousmemoriespet@gmail.com, https://preciousmemoriespetfuneralservices.com/
Kernersville: Central Carolina Pet Services, 2703 West Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC 27284 (336) 723-6500, https://www.petangelmemorialcenter.com/
| Louisburg: Triangle Pet Cremation, 804 N. Bickett Blvd.
Louisburg, NC 27549, (919) 529-5949. We Offer Water Based Pet Cremation Services, a gentle process that will return 25% more cremated remains to your family. We are owned and co-located at a funeral home where your pets are treated with the same respect as any other loved one in our care. care@trianglepetcremation.com, https://trianglepetcremation.com
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New Bern: Lynaire Kennels Crematory, 4634 Old Cherry Point Rd., New Bern, NC 28560, (252) 633-6225, lynkennel@aol.com, http://lynairekennels.com/crematory/
Raleigh/Morrisville: Faithful Companion, 105 International Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560, (919) 618-4449 nccontact@faithfulcompanion.com, https://www.faithfulcompanion.com/locations/raleigh/
Raleigh: Carolina Pet Cremation, 2424 Glenwood Avenue, #102, Raleigh, NC 27608, (918) 737-4334, Steve@CarolinaPetServices.com, https://carolinapetservices.com/
Siler City: Agape Pet Services (cremation), 522 Plainfield Church Rd., Siler City, NC 27344, 919-663-4030, https://agapepetservices.com/. Handles horses.
Zebulon: Buckleigh Hills Pet Cremation and Memorials, P.O Box 265, Zebulon NC, 27597, 919-269-7771, Eddinsj@touchnc.net, https://ncpetcremation.com/
| Rock Hill, SC: Gentle Waters Aquamation provides eco-friendly pet cremation in Rock Hill. Instead of fire, our crematory uses water to cremate pets. With water pet cremation, you receive 20% more of your pet's ashes than traditional cremation. When you choose us for your pet cremation needs, you will also receive a complimentary urn. Make the right choice for yourself and your pet. Choose water, not fire. In addition to Rock Hill, we provide pet cremation services in Columbia, Fort Mill, and surrounding areas in South Carolina. We also offer services throughout North Carolina, including Charlotte. Don't hesitate to contact us today. Gentle Waters Aquamation, 3255 Ogden Rd.,
Rock Hill, SC 29730, (803) 487-0231, https://pet-aquamation.com/.
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- Understand the feelings you're going through -- and find ways to ease the pain
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