New York 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.
HOTLINES:
(607) 253-3932 - Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline, T/Th 6-9 pm ET; messages will be returned, https://www.vet.cornell.edu/impact/community-impact/pet-loss-support-hotline
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.
Brooklyn: Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement, c/o United States Corporation Agents, 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202,
Brooklyn, NY 11228. Online support group that meets 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Also offers a chatroom. https://www.aplb.org/online-video-support-about/
Hopewell Junction: Hopewell Animal Hospital: Monthly discussion group, facilitated by licensed social worker & staff veterinarians. Open to any grieving pet owners. Very casual. Meets every 3rd Sunday at 11 am. Hopewell Animal Hospital, 2611 Rte. 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. No fee.
RSVP greatly appreciated via phone (845-221-7387), app (HopewellAnimalHospital) or email (info@hopewellanimalhospital.com). https://hopewellanimalhospital.com/pet-bereavement-group-meeting-schedule/
Manhattan: Bideawee, Manhattan Learning Center, 410 East 38th St., New York, NY 10016, 212-532-4986, katelyn.lombardi@bideawee.org, https://www.bideawee.org/programs/pet-memorial-parks/pet-loss-support/. Meets 1st Friday of the month, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Please contact Bideawee's Learning Center by the end of business on the Thursday before the 1st Friday of the month to register. Now being held on Zoom; see website for details on how to register.
New York: Pet Loss Support Program, Animal Medical Center, 510 E. 62nd St., New York, NY 10021, (212) 838-8100, https://www.amcny.org/pet-loss-support-program. The group meets every other Thursday from 6:15 PM to 8:15 pm in the 57th floor conference room of the hospital. Please check the website, call or e-mail socialwork@amcny.org to confirm meeting dates.
| New York: Shelby Remillard. When our beloved pets die, whether we were anticipating it or not, our worlds can turn upside down. Pets become our family members, our secure attachment figures, and sparks of joy in our every day lives. We curate our lives around their schedules. When all of this stops, we feel overwhelming sadness, longing, and emptiness that we're expected to "get over" or replace immediately with another furry family member. This group is a space for adults to grieve the pets they loved and lost and to learn how to continue to honor them. Meets for eight weeks from September 12-October 31st, Thursdays at 6 p.m., via Google Meets. $50 per session. Open to anyone in the US. Email
Shelby@steadynyc.com to enroll. https://www.steadynyc.com/pet-loss-group/. Shelby is running this group in honor of her beloved cat, Hazel.
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Wantagh: Bideawee, 3300 Beltagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793, 516-785-4199, ext. 1., alicia.ryan@bideawee.org. Meets 1st & 3rd Saturday each month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. https://www.bideawee.org/programs/pet-memorial-parks/pet-loss-support/. Now being held on Zoom; see website for details on how to register.
West Babylon: Legacy Pet Crematory, 21 Eads St., West Babylon, NY 11704, (516) 500-7387, info@legacypetny.com, http://www.legacypetcrematory.com. Funeral director/LCSW does support groups meetings usually the 1st Saturday of every month, if we have a group big enough to meet.
Westhampton: Bideawee, 118 Old Country Road Westhampton, NY 11977, 866-262-8133, kimberly.keith@bideawee.org. Meets 1st each month from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. https://www.bideawee.org/programs/pet-memorial-parks/pet-loss-support/. Now being held on Zoom; see website for details on how to register.
COUNSELORS:
| New York State: Judith Rosen. As a veterinary social worker, I specialize in guiding people through the pet bereavement process. In our sessions, you'll be able to express yourself without fear of being judged or made to feel foolish. We'll explore creative ways to continue your bond with your pet and learn how to manage your feelings of grief, loss, guilt and abandonment. Let me help you begin to find healing and peace. Call me now at 917-524-9839 for your free 15-minute consultation, and let's get started today! Virtual Only, for people located in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut only.
juditherosen@gmail.com, https://juditheverosen.com/pet-bereavement/
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Lansing: Mary-Hale Andres, BA, Asbury Road, Lansing, NY 14882, (607) 257-2213, ma36@cornell.edu
Melville: Bill Solz, LCSW, CASAC, 25 Melville Park Rd Ste 211, Melville, NY 11747, (516) 428-2841 , Bill@StressSolutionsNY.com, http://stresssolutionsny.com/
New York: Jennifer Breslow, LCAT, ATR-BC, 244 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001; Fort Washington & 187th, New York, NY 10040; 646-481-5228, jennifer@artpsychotherapynyc.com, https://www.artpsychotherapynyc.com. Offers phone, Zoom & Skype counseling.
New York: Real Talk Therapy NYC, 1178 Broadway, 3rd Floor,
New York, NY 10001, (646) 770-0535, newyorkcitytherapists@gmail.com, http://realtalktherapynyc.com/petloss
New York: Willa Shapiro, LCSW, 16 East 41st Street Suite 5A, New York, NY 10017, 212-545-7652, willa@affordablepsychotherapynyc.com, https://www.affordablepsychotherapynyc.com
New York: Bill Solz, LCSW, CASAC, 16 East 40th Street – Suite 1001, New York, NY 10016, (516) 428-2841 , Bill@StressSolutionsNY.com, http://stresssolutionsny.com/
New York: Laurel Steinberg, 225 East 47th Street, Suite 1B,
New York, NY 10017, (917) 574-0825, DrLaurelSteinberg@gmail.com, https://www.LaurelSteinberg.com
New York: Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R, New York, NY, (631) 643-6205, support@nypetloss.com, http://www.nypetloss.com 3-session pet loss bereavement program. Offers Skype counseling.
Nyack: Judith Liu, 48 Burd Street, Suite 306, Nyack, NY 10960, (201) 477-8751, info@eclecticbalance.com, https://www.eclecticbalance.com/services-2/pet-loss
Port Washington: Laurel Steinberg, 17 Capi Lane, Port Washington, NY 11050, (917) 574-0825, DrLaurelSteinberg@gmail.com, https://www.LaurelSteinberg.com
Red Hook: Marian A. McClellan, LCSW, 7385 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, (845) 679-4877, mariancsw@prodigy.net, http://www.marianmcclellantherapist.com/
Williamsville: Thomas Fronczak, LCSW-R, The Williamsville Center, 5500 Main Street, Suite 209, Williamsville, NY 14221, 401-431-2953, TJFronczak@aol.com, http://www.tomfronczak.com/
IN-HOME EUTHANASIA/HOSPICE:
| Ardsley, NY: Dr. Jana Josel, Cali's Way. Cali's Way offers in-home hospice care (dogs and cats) and euthanasia (dogs, cats
and pocket pets) for Westchester and Bronx counties. If desired, we can assist with cremation services. We strive to accommodate all appointment time requests. Please see our website for pricing information. Ardsley, NY 10502,
914-517-2917, drjana@calis-way.com, http://www.calis-way.com/
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Buffalo: Dr. Kimberly Patterson, CodaPet, Buffalo, NY 14203, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://booking.codapet.com/cities/buffalo-ny
Ithaca: Dr. Glenn Jackson, CodaPet, Ithaca, NY 14850, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://booking.codapet.com/cities/ithaca-ny
Long Island: Dr. Kristine Campanelli, Dr. Heather Manfredi and Dr. Kelly Bosco, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, Long Island, NY, 631-910-4998, LongIsland@lapoflove.com, http://www.lapoflove.com
Long Island/NYC: Pet Loss At Home, 8am-8pm, Seven Days A Week, Within 1-3 Hours Notice. Multiple Veterinarians, Better Availability. 877-219-4811, http://www.PetLossAtHome.com
New York City: Dr. Debbie Yang, CodaPet, New York, NY 10019, (833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com, https://booking.codapet.com/cities/new-york-city-ny
| North Bergen, NJ: Lisa Steinberg, DVM, and Sam Shone, DVM, HomeHeart Vets. HomeHeart Vets is a provider of compassionate end-of-life care for pets in need. Serving New Jersey and NYC. We hope you never need us but are always here for you if you do. 100% veterinarian owned and operated, we
understand the difficulty of losing a pet. Call us any time for advice
or support. We can accommodate most dates and times with notice.
Appointments are ideal but we understand it's not always possible to
plan ahead. (201) 243-3222, sam@homeheartvets.com, https://homeheartvets.com/.
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Rochester: Dr. Glenn Jackson, Codapet, Rochester, NY,
(833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com,
https://www.codapet.com/cities/rochester-ny. Serves Rochester and surrounding areas.
| Sherman, CT: Dale Krier, Creature
Comforts - In Home Hospice and Euthanasia. Compassionate end-of-life care for your pets in the comfort and privacy of your home. Let me guide you through the decision making process so jointly we can decide, "When the time is right". I will be there to support you, not judge you. Servicing Western Fairfield and Litchfield Counties in CT and Westchester, Dutchess and Putnam Counties in NY. 860-355-0247, drkrier@yahoo.com, https://drdalekrier.com
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CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:
Please note that most veterinary clinics and many SPCAs/humane societies also offer cremation services.
Binghamton: Faithful Companions Pet Cemetery, Inc., 12 Smith Ave., Binghamton, NY 13904, (607) 29 -7171, faithfulcompanions@nypetcemetery.com, http://www.nypetcemetery.com/
Buffalo: Final Gift - Pine Rest Pet Cemetery, 757 Seneca Creek Rd., Buffalo, NY 14224, (716) 674-9470, https://www.finalgift.com
Canandaigua: Ontario County Humane Society, Inc., 2976 County Road 48,
Canandaigua, NY, 585-396-4590, http://www.ontariocountyhumanesociety.org/cremation.html
Candor: Pet Passages, 1040 Owego Rd, Candor, NY 13743, 607-236-4122, https://fingerlakes.ny.petpassages.com/
Carthage: Pet Passages, 500 State Street, Carthage, NY, 315-286-2192, https://northern.ny.petpassages.com/
| Hartsdale Pet Cemetery & Crematory – American's first pet cemetery (established 1896) and ranked among the Top Ten Cemeteries in the world by Lonely Planet! Hartsdale has been family owned and operated for over 30 years. We have a compassionate professional staff and offer a wide range of services and products designed to meet all budgets. The land is deed-restricted to ensure a safe resting place for your pets in perpetuity, with irrevocable perpetual care and tax endowment trust funds. We offer a state-of-the-art crematory as well. Just 30 minutes north of mid-town Manhattan! 75 N. Central Park Ave., Hartsdale, NY 10503, (800) 375-5234, info@petcem.com, https://petcem.com.
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Huntington: Sheltervale Pet Cemetery, LittleShelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, 33 Warner Rd., Huntington, NY 11743, (631) 368-8770, info@littleshelter.com, https://www.littleshelter.org/sheltervale-pet-cemetery/
Hyde Park: Faithful Companion Pet Crematory, Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538, 845-452-7722, info@dcspca.org, https://dcspca.org/programs-services/faithful-companion-crematory/
Ithaca: Pet Cremation Services, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, S2060 Schurman Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, 607.253.3288, jpj22@cornell.edu, https://www.vet.cornell.edu/hospitals/services/hydrocremation
Little Falls: Pet Passages, 7507 NY-5, Little Falls, NY 13365, 315-743-0218, https://mohawkvalley.ny.petpassages.com/
Massapequa: Long Island Pet Cremation, 601 Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758-5025, (516) 213-4949, LIPETCREMATION@GMAIL.COM, https://longislandpetcremation.com/
Middle Island: Regency Forest Pet Memorial Park, 760 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY 11953, (631) 345-0600, info@regencyforest.com, http://regencyforest.info/ (handles horses)
New York: Pet Cremation Service, (212) 899-5606, https://petcremation.online/ - offers aquamation.
New York: Pet Haven Cemetery & Crematory, East End Ave., NY, 917-608-9729, http://pethavenservices.com/
New York/Westchester: Pet Funeral & Cremation Service of NYC, (800) 607-1582, http://www.nypetscremation.com/ - offers aquamation.
Ozone Park: All City Pet Cremation, 102-09 101st Ave., Ozone Park, NY 11416, (718) 805-2204, info@petcremationny.com, https://petcremationny.com/
Rochester/Ontario: Pet Passages, 348 State Route 104, Ontario, NY, 585-265-9933, https://rochester.ny.petpassages.com/
Rochester: Pets at Peace Memorial & Cremation Service, Paul W. Harris Funeral Home, 570 Kings Highway South, Rochester, NY 14617, 585-544-2041; 50 Dubelbeiss Lane, Rochester, NY 14622, 585-544-2041, info@harrisfuneralhome.com, https://petsatpeace.harrisfuneralhome.com/home/
Stephentown: Breezy Nook Pet Crematory, 452 Presbyterian Hill Road, Stephentown, NY 12168, (518) 733-9896, http://www.breezynook.com/
Syracuse: Pet Haven Cemetery, 4501-3 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215, (315) 469-1212, info@pethavencny.com, https://www.pethavencny.com/
Utica: Cremation Services, Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, NY 13502, (315) 732-8440, https://www.anitas-sshs.org/services/cremation/
Wantagh: Pet Memorial Park, Bideawee, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh, NY 11793-3335, (516) 785-6153, memorialparks@bideawee.org, https://www.bideawee.org/programs/pet-memorial-parks/
Westhampton: Pet Memorial Park, Bideawee, 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton, NY 11977, 631.325.0219, memorialparks@bideawee.org, https://www.bideawee.org/programs/pet-memorial-parks/
West Babylon: Legacy Pet Crematory, 21 Eads St., West Babylon, NY 11704, (516) 500-7387, info@legacypetny.com, http://www.legacypetcrematory.com - offers aquamation
West Rush: Rush Inter Pet Cemetery & Crematory, 139 Rush-West Rush Road,
Rush, NY 14543, (585) 533-1685, pollyatrush@yahoo.com, https://rushinterpetcemetery.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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