New Mexico 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.
Albuquerque: Ann Beyke, M.A. LPC, 505.265.3087, Ann@PetLossCounselor.com. Three support groups are available monthly at various locations in Albuquerque; please contact for day/time and location information. http://www.petlosscounselor.com. (See Counselor listing below.)
COUNSELORS:
| Albuquerque: Ann Beyke, M.A. LPC. Pets are real friends and their loss causes real grief. The loss of a beloved animal companion can be a significant event in our lives. As a counselor who has experienced the loss of animal companions, Ann understands your loss and is there to provide support. Short and long term individual counseling is available in your home or via
phone. Three support groups are available monthly at various locations in
Albuquerque. Offers phone & Skype counseling. Ann Beyke, 4721 Southern Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, 505.265.3087, Ann@PetLossCounselor.com, http://www.petlosscounselor.com.
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Las Cruces: Karen Schaefer, PhD, 741 N. Alameda Blvd.,, Suite #6, Las Cruces, NM 88005, (575) 571-9257, https://psychservicesnm.com/dr-karen-schaefer
IN-HOME EUTHANASIA
Albuquerque: Gonzalez Veterinary Services, 505-489-0020 or 505-469-0615, https://gonzalesmobilevet.com/
Albuquerque: TLC Pet Hospital, 1300 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, 505-275-3647, receptiondesk@tlcpethospital.net, https://tlcpethospital.net/
Las Cruces: Dr. Natalie Dennis, Codapet, Las Cruces, NM 79938, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/las-cruces-nm. Serves Las Cruces and surrounding areas.
| Las Cruces: Dr. Kim Kane, Gift of Goodbye. Saying goodbye to a pet is the one of the most difficult decisions a pet owner
will make. Gift of Goodbye is dedicated to making this time as peaceful and
comfortable as possible. We offer in-home pet hospice care and euthanasia services so that you and your pet can spend your final moments together in the comfort of your home. Please call for an initial free consult so we can become familiar with your situation and determine together if our services are the best option for your beloved pet. Gift of Goodbye, Las Cruces, NM 88011, 575-312-0679, giftofgoodbyevet@gmail.com, http://www.giftofgoodbyevet.com.
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Santa Fe: Dr. Ashleigh Sanchez, Codapet, Santa Fe, NM, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://www.codapet.com/cities/santa-fe-nm
CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:
Please note that most veterinary clinics and many SPCAs/humane societies also offer cremation services.
Albuquerque: Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Service, 132 Mountain Park Place, Albuquerque, NM 87114, (505) 508-0891, https://www.lastingpawspetmemorial.com/
Albuquerque: La Puerta Natural Burial Pet Cemetery, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, 505-716-2543, naturalburialnewmexico@gmail.com, https://www.naturalburialnewmexico.com/
| Belen: Terrace Grove Pet Services and nmpetcremation.com is a family-owned pet cremation service. We are the most affordable pet cremation service and proudly serve the entire Albuquerque Metro Area, as well as Valencia and Socorro Counties. We are able to bring your pet into our care from any Veterinary Clinic. (505) 861-9403, http://nmpetcremation.com.
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Farmington: The Pet Memorial (Crematory), 1908 Schofield Ln., Farmington, NM, 505-330-0761 or 505-486-1496, thepetmemorial@icloud.com, http://www.thepetmemorial.net, https://www.facebook.com/The-Pet-Memorial-258794297541283/
Las Cruces: Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Service, 1755 Buildtek Ct, Las Cruces, NM 88005, +15752881979, degiffd@aol.com, https://www.lastingpawspetmemorial.com/
Santa Fe: All Creatures Memorial Park, P.O. Box 31884, Santa Fe, NM 87594-1184, (505) 992-6141; Park location: 1406 Bishop's Lodge Road; acmp@allcreaturesmemorialpark.org, https://allcreaturesmemorialpark.org
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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