South 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.
Goose Creek: Pet Rest Cemetery and Cremation Service, 225 N. Red Bank Rd., P.O. Box 904, Goose Creek, SC 29445, (843) 797-5735, dianerozier@gmail.com; meets 7 p.m. the 2nd Monday of each month. https://petrestcarolina.com/dealing-with-pet-loss/
Greenville: M3 Counseling is partnering with Faithful Hearts to provide a free online Pet Grief & Loss Peer Support Group. Visit https://www.m3counseling.com for more information or register with Zoom. Free; meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
Mount Pleasant: Rachel Bassett, Sit Stay Heal Pet Bereavement - 845-242-7976; sitstayhealpetbereavement@gmail.com. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-884-3833; info@mcalister-smith.com; https://www.mcalister-smith.com/resources/services
COUNSELORS:
Charleston: Rachel Bassett, Charleston, SC 29412, (845) 242-7976, sitstayhealpetbereavement@gmail.com, https://www.sitstayhealpetbereavement.com
Calabash, NC: Marla Andrews, M.Ed., Humane Hearts, Calabash, NC, 978.572.0698, marla@humanehearts.com, http://humanehearts.com - also available to speak to clients online.
Greenville: Krista Martin, 905 E Washington St., Greenville, SC 29601, (864) 202-2649, krista@m3counseling.com, https://www.m3counseling.com
IN-HOME EUTHANASIA/HOSPICE CARE
Cayce: Columbia Pet Euthanasia Services, LLC, Cayce, SC 29033, (803) 250-5210, Eric@ColumbiaPetEuthanasiaServices.com, http://columbiapeteuthanasiaservices.com
Charleston: Dr. Briell Dzierga, Codapet, Charleston, SC 29485,
(833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com,
https://www.codapet.com/cities/charleston-sc. Serves Charleston and surrounding areas.
Charleston: Dr. Hilary Evans, Dignity Bridge Animal Palliative and Hospice Service; Mobile service in Charleston, SC 29407; Mon-Fri 10am-6pm plus after hours availability; 843-473-7373; guidance@dignitybridge.com; https://www.dignitybridge.com
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill: Pet Loss At Home, 8am-8pm, Seven Days/Week, Multiple Veterinarians, Better Availability, (877) 219-4811, http://www.PetLossAtHome.com
Fort Mill: Dr. Robert Devlin, Codapet, Fort Mill, SC 29708,
(833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com,
https://www.codapet.com/cities/fort-mill-sc. Serves Fort Mill and surrounding areas.
Greenville: Dr. Deborah Perzak, Codapet, Greenville, SC,
(833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com,
https://www.codapet.com/cities/greenville-sc. Serves Greenville and surrounding areas.
Moncks Corner: Lauren Orvin, Lowcountry Pet Hospice and Home Euthanasia LLC, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, 843-640-9755, dr.orvin@lowcountrypethospice.com, https://www.lowcountrypethospice.com. Serves the tri-county area (Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties).
Seneca: Dr. Diana Phillips, Codapet, Seneca, SC,
(833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com,
https://www.codapet.com/cities/seneca-sc. Serves Seneca and surrounding areas.
Hendersonville, NC: 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.
CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:
Please note that most veterinary clinics and many SPCAs/humane societies also offer cremation services.
Cayce: Columbia Pet Cremation Center, LLC, 1741B Airport Blvd., Cayce, SC 29033, (803) 888-7095, eric@colapetcremation.com, http://colapetcremation.com. Handles pets up to 275 pounds; staff available 24/7.
Charleston: Good Shepherd Pet Services, 3350 Hill Park Drive, Ste A,
Charleston, SC 29418, (843) 884-1109, http://www.goodshepherdpet.com/
Charleston: McAlister-Smith Pet Cremation, McAlister-Smith Funeral Home - West Ashley, 2501 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414; 843-722-8371; info@mcalister-smith.com; https://www.mcalister-smith.com/resources/services
Darlington: Pee Dee Pet Cremation, LLC, 118-D W. Smith Ave., Darlington, SC 29532, 843-254-9557, peedeepet@yahoo.com, https://www.peedeepetcremation.com
Florence: Companions Resting Place LLC, Florence Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, 3320 S. Cashua Dr., Florence, SC 29501, 843-662-9712, https://florencememorialgardens.com/pet-cemetery/
Goose Creek: McAlister-Smith Pet Cremation, McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 869 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445; 843-722-8371; info@mcalister-smith.com; https://www.mcalister-smith.com/resources/services
Goose Creek: Pet Rest Cemetery and Cremation Service, P.O. Box 904, Goose Creek, SC 29445, (843) 797-5735, petrestcharleston@gmail.com (see support group listing above). https://petrestcarolina.com/
James Island: McAlister-Smith Pet Cremation, McAlister-Smith Funeral Home - James Island, 347 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412; 843-722-8371; info@mcalister-smith.com; https://www.mcalister-smith.com/resources/services
Lexington: Midlands Pet Care, Inc., 5007 Sunset Blvd., Lexington, SC 29072, (803) 356-1610, contact@midlandspetcare.com, https://midlandspetcare.com/
Little River: Heavenly Paws Pet Crematory, 2490 Old Wampee Road, Little River, SC 29566, 843-340-2087, https://www.heavenlypawscrematory.com
Moncks Corner: Palmetto Pet Aquamation, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, (854) 544-0457, palmettopetaquamation@gmail.com, http://www.palmettopetaquamation.com
Mount Pleasant: McAlister-Smith Pet Cremation, McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-722-8371; info@mcalister-smith.com; https://www.mcalister-smith.com/resources/services
Myrtle Beach: Good Shepherd Pet Services, Inc., 3101A Terminal St.,
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, (843) 279-0196, http://www.goodshepherdpet.com
Piedmont: Good Shepherd Pet Services, Inc., 303 Ross Street, Piedmont, SC 29673, (864) 845-5956, http://www.goodshepherdpet.com
Ridgeland: Good Shepherd Pet Services, Inc., 84 Coopers Hawk Rd.
Ridgeland, SC 29936, (912) 233-7200, http://www.goodshepherdpet.com
| Rock Hill: 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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Williston: Plumtree Pet Service, 6197 Plumtree Farm Lane, Williston, SC 29853 , 803-292-7377 , plumtree@tds.net, https://plumtreepet.com/
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