Arizona Pet Loss Resources

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HOTLINES:

Please note that the Companion Animal Association of Arizona is no longer offering a hotline.

SUPPORT GROUPS:

Phoenix: Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Pet Loss Support Group, meets first Saturday of every month from 9-11:00 a.m. at Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5699, 602-636-5390, info@hov.org, www.caaainc.org/petgriefsupport.htm

Tucson: Renee Terry, M. Ed., CHt., LPC, Our Beloved Pets Counseling, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712, (520) 603-8319.

COUNSELORS:

Chandler: Kay Cox, The Pet Counselor, 12705 E. Via de Palmas, Chandler, AZ 85249-3447, 480 802-4357., www.thepetcounselor.com/, petcouns@getnet.com

Chandler: Beth Temple-Holmes, RN, InSpirit Life Coaching, Chandler, AZ 85249, 480-748-3021 - provides an online support group at www.facebook.com/pages/Paws-To-Remember-Pet-Loss-Circle-of-Support/115922378439322

Gilbert: Kay Cox, The Pet Counselor, 1400 N. Gilbert Road, Suite K, Gilbert, AZ 85234, www.thepetcounselor.com, petcouns@getnet.com

Mesa: Sandra Nettles, LCSW, MSSW, Deer Valley Counseling, 1819 S Dobson, Suite 105, Mesa AZ 85202, 602.750.8051, deerval.com/PetLoss.htm, sandra@deerval.com. Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Ahwatukee and nearby cities.

Phoenix: Sandra Nettles, LCSW, MSSW, Deer Valley Counseling, 2301 W Dunlap Ave, Suite 206, Phoenix AZ 85021, 602.750.8051, deerval.com/PetLoss.htm, sandra@deerval.com. Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Ahwatukee and nearby cities.

Phoenix: Marty Tousley, Bereavement Counselor, Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5699, (602) 530-6970, www.griefhealing.com, tousleym@aol.com.

Scottsdale: Sandra Nettles, LCSW, MSSW, Deer Valley Counseling, 14274 N Northsight Blvd, Suite 100, Scottsdale AZ 85260, 602.750.8051, deerval.com/PetLoss.htm, sandra@deerval.com. Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Ahwatukee and nearby cities.

Tucson: Renee Terry, M. Ed., CHt., LPC, Our Beloved Pets Counseling, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712, (520) 603-8319

IN-HOME EUTHANASIA:

Phoenix: Dr. Michael Fixler, Happy Endings In-Home Pet Euthanasia, 4727 E. Bell Rd. #45-308, Phoenix, AZ 85032, 480-225-3939, www.happyendingseuthanasia.com, drfixler@happyendingseuthanasia.com

Scottsdale: Michelle Morrison, DVM, CVCP, Pet Home Euthanasia Veterinary Service, 11445 E. Via Linda Avenue, Suite 2233, Scottsdale AZ, 623-680-9200, drmimi32@me.com, www.pethomeeuthanasia.com

CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES:

Clarkdale: Peaceful Valley Pet Rest, 3980 Hope Well Mine Road, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, (520) 634-3001

Flagstaff: Ponderosa Pet Crematory, 1519 N. Main Street, Suite 109, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, (928) 774-5669, www.ponderosapetcrematory.com/, russell@ponderosapetcrematory.com

Gilbert: Arizona Pet Mortuary, P.O. Box 852 Gilbert, AZ 85299, (480) 899-8855, www.azpetmortuary.com, tcouts3@cox.net

Glendale: Alternative Animal Rites, 5620 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85301, Glendale, AZ 85301, (623) 937-4223

Mesa: All Pets Great & Small Cremation Service, 1110 South Horne, Ste.103, Mesa, AZ 85204, 480-668-8500, www.allpets.biz, info@allpets.biz

Phoenix Fairwinds Pet Loss & Memorial Services, 3015 W Clarendon Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85017, 602-279-7387 www.fairwinds-forever.com, info@fairwinds-forever.com . 24-hour pickup service.

Phoenix: Pals, Inc. Pet & Animal Lover's Service/ArizonaPetCremation.com, 3629 North 40th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85019, 602-455-6677, www.arizonapetcremation.com/, info@arizonapetcremation.com

Phoenix: Entrusted Pet Cremation Service, 2237 S. 15th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 602-430-6866, 602-430-6005, www.entrustedpet.com, info@EntrustedPet.com. Serving Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Cave Creek, Carefree and Anthem.

Tucson: Adair Funeral Homes-Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-326-4343, www.adairfuneralhomes.com (cremation; only at Dodge Blvd. location)

Tucson: Pet Cemetery of Tucson, 5720 E. Glenn St., Tucson, AZ 85712, 520-722-8434, www.thepetcemeteryoftucson.com/, info@ThePetCemeteryOfTucson.com

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