Wisconsin 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.
Elm Grove: Red Oak Counseling, Ltd., 12970 W. Bluemound Rd. #308, Elm Grove, WI 53122, 262-780-1020, help@redoakcounseling.com, https://www.redoakcounseling.com/groups-offered/pet-loss-support-groups/. An open group that meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7-8 PM. Cost is FREE, sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center. Please call for space availability. Group facilitated by: Alexandra Smars, MA, LPC & Michaela Klimko, LPC-IT
Glendale: Pet Loss Support Group, BluePearl Pet Hospital, 2100 W. Silver Spring Dr., Glendale, WI 53209, (414) 540-6710, socialwork.milwaukee@bluepearlvet.com. Our virtual pet loss support group meets twice per month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month from 6pm to 7pm via Microsoft Teams. FREE; open to anyone 18 or over. Please e-mail to join or for more info. https://bluepearlvet.com/pet-loss-grief-support/.
Madison: Linda Colletti, Pet Loss Resource Center. Offers two virtual support groups: The first Saturday of every month 9:30-11:00 CST and the third Thursday 6Pm-7:30pm CST. All are welcome. If any one has questions, contact me at PLRCMadison@gmail.com, https://www.petlossresourcecenter.org/.
Grayslake, IL: Taylor St. Onge, MSW, APSW/LSW, Premier Veterinary Group. Free virtual support group using Microsoft Teams. Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month (more meetings may be added around the holidays). Pre-enrollment required - please e-mail tstonge@ethosvet.com for the link to the sign-up form. Serves Illinois and Wisconsin. https://premiergrayslake.ethosvet.com/grief-resources-pet-loss-support/
IN-HOME EUTHANASIA:
Madison: Full Circle In Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia, 1822 Spaight St., Madison, WI, 608-620-4729, info@fullcirclepet.com, https://www.fullcirclepet.com
| Madison: Kristi J. Arnquist, DVM, Homeward Bound Veterinary Services, LLC, 1113 Elizabeth Street, Madison, WI 53703, (608) 695-1110. Our mission is to serve pets with life-limiting conditions and the families who love them. In accordance with the family's wishes, we provide compassionate in-home euthanasia and pet hospice options in Madison and surrounding south central Wisconsin. We help educate, guide and support
you and your family through this transition. Please visit our website for
further information about our services. kristi@homewardbound.co, http://www.homewardbound.co
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| Madison: Katie Hilst, Journeys Home Pet Euthanasia LLC. Journeys Home offers in home pet euthanasia within an hour radius of Madison, WI. We are available 7 days a week 8am to 8pm weekdays, and 8-4 weekends. We can take your pet for cremation. Our compassionate veterinarians will help your pet transition peacefully, all pets are given a sedative-pain reliever-anesthetic combination first so they are comfortably asleep prior to the euthanasia. Please see our website for our exclusive Quality of Life Scale, called JOURNEYS, that can help you through this difficult time. We welcome your calls or emails to discuss your troubles and concerns about your pet. 608-347-1897, JourneysPet@gmail.com, https://JourneysPet.com
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Middleton: Dr. Miranda Braithwaite, The Sage Pet, Middleton, WI 53562, (608) 795-7243, info@thesagepet.com, https://www.thesagepet.com
Milwaukee: Monica Inniss DVM, Our Pets Our Family LLC, P.O. Box 371214, Milwaukee, WI, (414) 303-2504, vet@ourpetsourfamily.com, https://ourpetsourfamily.com. Serving Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha and Waukesha.
Milwaukee: Pet Loss At Home, 877-219-4811, https://www.PetLossAtHome.com. 8am-8pm, Seven Days A Week, Within 1-3 Hours Notice, One Hour Radius of Greater Milwaukee Area. Multiple Veterinarians, Better Availability.
Oshkosh: Dr. Christina Lehner, Creature Comfort Clinic, Oshkosh, WI 54901, Fox Valley area: 920-385-9810, Milwaukee area: 262-229-2622, vet@creaturecomfortclinic.com, https://www.creaturecomfortclinic.com/home-euthanasia
Superior: Dr. Anna L. Peterson, Codapet, Superior, WI,
(833) 263-2738, info@codapet.com,
https://www.codapet.com/cities/superior-wi. Serves Superior and surrounding areas.
CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:
Please note that most veterinary clinics and many SPCAs/humane societies also offer cremation services.
Fond du Lac: Faithful Friends Pet Cemetery at Ledgeview Memorial Park, N6250 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54935, 920-922-8059, https://www.memorialplanning.com/cemeteries/ledgeview-memorial-park
Fond du Lac: Rienzi Cemetery & Chapel Mausoleum, N6101 County Road K
Fond du Lac, WI 54937, 920-922-4543, rienzi@tds.net, https://www.rienzicemetery.com/what-we-offer
Green Bay: Faithful Companions Pet Crematory, 1530 West Mason Street (54303) / 701 N. Baird Street (54302), Green Bay, WI, (920) 432-5202, faithfulcompanionspetcrematory@yahoo.com, http://faithfulcompanionspetcrematory.com
Green Bay: Forever Friends Pet Cremation Services, 645 Heyrman St., Green Bay, WI 54302, (920) 884-6060 (toll free - 877-884-6060), info@foreverfriendspets.com, https://foreverfriendspets.com
Iron Mountain: Jacobs Funeral Homes Pet Services, Jacobs Funeral Home,
1025 Carpenter Ave., Iron Mountain, MI 49801, 906-774-6166, denise@jacobsfuneral.com, https://www.jacobspetservices.com/
Manitowoc: Faithful Friends Pet Cemetery at Knollwood Memorial Park, 1500 Highway 310, Manitowoc, WI 54220, 920-682-6611, https://www.memorialplanning.com/cemeteries/knollwood-memorial-park
Middleton: Memorial Pet Services, Inc., 4318 Twin Valley Road, Suite 15, Middleton, WI 53562, 608/836-7297, info@memorialpetservices.com, https://www.memorialpetservices.com - pet counseling services available on request.
Milwaukee: Pet Lawn Inc., 7311 N. Granville Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53224, (414) 353-9387, plcc@petlawninc.com, https://www.petlawninc.com
Mosinee: Peaceful Pines Pet Memorials & Family Sanctuary, 168 Lois Lane, Mosinee, WI 54455, (715) 693-4693, 1-877-593-0202, ggraveen@aol.com, https://www.pppmemorials.com (cemetery & crematory)
Poynette: Midwest Cremation Service of Wisconsin, W9242 Hwy CS, Poynette, WI 53955, (608) 635-7270, info@mcsofwi.com, https://mcsofwi.com/
Slinger: Pet Lawn Inc., 4206B State Road 175,
Slinger, WI 53086, 262-223-8023, plcc@petlawninc.com, https://www.petlawninc.com
Union Grove: Paris Pet Crematory, 4627 Haag Drive, Union Grove, WI 53182, (262) 878-9194, info@Paris-Pet.com, https://www.paris-pet.com/
Waunakee: Westport Pet Memorial, 5376 Kennedy Drive,
Waunakee, WI 53597, 608-249-3278, westportpetmemorial@hotmail.com, https://www.westportpetmemorial.com/
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- Understand the feelings you're going through -- and find ways to ease the pain
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