Pet Loss Resources
Below are some resources for pet parents related to end of life. Rooted does not necessarily "endorse" all of the below companies and groups but we just wanted to share as end of life can be a very challenging time.
Support Groups
Bellevue:
The Humane Society for Seattle/King County
13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005-4408
(425) 649-7566
http://www.seattlehumane.org/services/severely-injured-or-dying-animals
Bellingham:
Zakia Kaminski, WHS Pet Loss Suport Group, Whatcom Humane Society
2172 Division Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98226
360-733-2080 ex. 3116
A free, monthly meeting where pet owners can share stories about their pet and work through their grief with others who have suffered a similar loss in a safe and supportive environment. Meets the third Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 at the Whatcom Humane Society in Bellingham. No reservation is needed. Call Zakia if you have any questions!
Kirkland:
Michelle Nichols, AHELP Project (Animal Hospice, End of Life, and Palliative Care Project),
(425)823-1141
AHELP Project's Caregiver Circle has alternating formats including animal hospice information, remembrance workshops, and support groups. Led by a grief counselor and educator, our Circles are designed to promote healing before, during, and after your loss. Please see http://www.ahelpproject.org/upcoming_events for monthly details and to reserve your seat. We meet 6:30-8:30 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Education Room at Seattle Veterinary Specialists, 11814 115th Ave NE., Kirkland, WA 98034-6946.
Olympia:
The Pet Loss Support Group meets at Dogs in Action
3929 Martin Way E, Suite E, Olympia, WA 98506, on the second Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. The group is facilitated by Ann R. Howie, LICSW, ACSW, a clinical social worker and grief therapist. (See counselor listing, below.) There is no registration or fee to attend. Sponsored by Olympia Pet Emergency.
Seattle:
AHELP Project (Animal Hospice, End of Life, and Palliative Care Project)
(425) 223-5722
http://www.AHELPProject.org/upcoming_events.
Our monthly Caregiver Support Circle meets on second Sundays of the month promptly at 2 pm at Seattle Unity Church, 200 8th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109. Ample free parking. Professional counselors offer support before, during and after your loss. Donations are gladly accepted to our charitable non-profit.
Seattle:
Pet Loss Support Group Seattle Animal Shelter
2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle WA, 98119
206-386-PETS
http://www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/events-and-resources/pet-loss-support-group.
Meets every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 6:45 in the Conference Room at the Seattle Animal Shelter. There is no fee to attend. Donations to the Help the Animals Fund are welcome and appreciated.
Tacoma:
Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County
2608 Center St, Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 383-2733
Meets every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - Noon
http://www.thehumanesociety.org/services/pet-loss-support-group/
Tacoma:
Rachel Wright, MSW, LSWAIC, CDP,
Summit Veterinary Referral Center
2505 S. 80th Street, Tacoma, WA
253-983-1114
http://www.summitvets.com/rachel-wright.html
The Pet Loss Support meets every Thursday from 6:30 - 8 pm. Group is facilitated by Rachel Wright, veterinary social worker and grief therapist. It is a drop-in group, and there is no registration or fee to attend.
Counselors
Bellevue:
Michelle Nichols, M.S., Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
AHELP Project
2826 108 Ave SE, Bellevue, WA
425-223-5722
http://www.ahelpproject.org/animal_caregiver_support
Bothell:
Tina Ellenbogen, Mobile Veterinary Services
P.O. Box 1744, Bothell, WA 98041
(425) 485-7387
Olympia:
Ann R. Howie, LICSW, ACSW
3929 Martin Way East, Suite E, Olympia, WA 98506
360-493-2586
HumanAnimalSolutions@comcast.net
http://humananimalsolutions.com/
Offers phone counseling.
Redmond:
Danielle Parsons
15600 Redmond Way #201, Redmond, Washington 98052
425-202-5967
danielle@alohacompassionatecounseling.com
http://www.alohacompassionatecounseling.com
Redmond:
Rachel Wright, MSW, LSWAIC, CDP
Paws To Connect Counseling, LLC
15600 Redmond Way, Suite 201, Redmond, WA 98052
206-925-3546
pawstoconnectcounseling@gmail.com
Seattle:
Diane Dyer, Life Tribute Professional
Farewells by Diane
2642 NW 63rd St. #A, Seattle WA 98107
206-437-2991
(provides funeral and memorial ceremonies)
Seattle:
Terrie Eshom
My West Seattle Therapist
5639 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA. 98116
206-419-2989
Terrie@mywestseattletherapist.com
http://www.mywestseattletherapist.com
Seattle:
Kate Stewart LMHC
Creative Therapy
2366 Eastlake Ave E #402, Seattle WA
206-669-4912
Seattle:
Connie Starr, MA,
609 10th Ave E. Seattle, WA
(206) 375-5028
Silverdale:
Lou-Ann Lauborough, LICSW, CSW-G
8987 McConnell Ave NW, Silverdale, WA 98383
360-876-1496
lou-ann@lauborough-counseling.com
http://www.lauborough-counseling.com/
Vancouver:
Ericka Martin
Star Meadow Counseling, MA, LMHC, LPC
10000 NE 7th Ave, Suite 330-F, Vancouver, WA 98685
360-952-3070
Hospice Care & In-Home Euthanasia
Bellevue:
Michelle Nichols
AHELP Project
2826 108th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA
425-223-5722
Bothell:
Tina Ellenbogen,
Mobile Veterinary Services
P.O. Box 1744, Bothell, WA 98041
(425) 485-7387
Edmonds:
Sara Hopkins, DVM, CVA, CHPV
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian
Compassion 4 Paws
PO Box 1896, Edmonds, WA, 98294
425-802-2444
In-home care for people and pets facing difficult times. Our pets bring us unconditional love, joy, companionship, and silent support when we need it. They ask little in return. These companions deserve to be honored with love and compassion through all stages of their lives, including their later days. We provide in-home comfort care for pets in the greater Seattle area, improving their quality of life. Dr. Sara and her team offer acupuncture, quality of life consultations, hospice care, and euthanasia when necessary.
Everett/Puget Sound:
Heartfelt Memories
10030 Holly Dr. #62, Everett, WA 98204
206-571-4439
Home Euthanasia, Pet Cremation Pick-Up and Delivery throughout Puget Sound area.
Lynnwood:
Tracy Tomlinson
Home Euthanasia Services
16418 7th Pl W #B, Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 478-7561
http://www.peacefulsleep.mynetworksolutions.com
We have been a vet and technician team for over ten years, working together at several different practices. We share the same philosophy about our pets being family members and strongly believe that the end of life should be as stress-free and peaceful as possible. We both have dog and cat family members, and have unfortunately been through the process of losing them to old age, cancer, and other diseases. We have experienced first hand the desire to be with our pets at home when they leave us forever. We know how much of a difference it can make in those final moments.
Sammamish:
Amy Cottrille, DVM
704 228th Ave NE #611, Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 533-4907
We can provide many medical services in the home, including wellness care such as physical exams and vaccinations, medical testing and treatment for illnesses, hospice and palliative therapy, and, if needed, compassionate end of life care with euthanasia. We provide house call veterinary services to Sammamish, Redmond, Issaquah, Fall City, Carnation and Duvall.
Seattle:
Ashleigh Rhoades, DVM
Tara Mudry, DVM
Christina Howard, DVM, CVA
Lap of Love
Seattle, WA
(425) 208-6072
https://www.lapoflove.com/Locations-Washington-Seattle
Seattle:
Amanda Durrill, DVM
Seattle, WA
(206) 486-5418
https://www.PacificVeterinaryHouseCalls.com
Seattle:
Gentle Hands Cherished Paws
Jason Goodwin, DVM
225 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98188
(425) 507-5274
contact@gentlehandscherishedpaws.com
https://www.gentlehandscherishedpaws.com
We are a veterinarian/veterinary technician team who offer in home veterinary hospice and end of life care services to families throughout the greater Seattle area. After spending the majority of our careers working in specialty hospitals we witnessed time and time again the heartbreak, stress, and devastation that inevitably occurred when a family was forced to say good-bye to a beloved family pet in the heat of an emergent situation.
Seattle:
Aja Senestraro
Sea to Sky Holistic Vet, Monroe, WA
(425)492-0323
http://www.SeatoSkyHolisticVet.com
Serves Greater Seattle and Eastside. In home Holistic veterinary services including geriatric care, palliative care, hospice care and in-home euthanasia.
Southern Washington and Northwestern Oregon:
Deborah Rotman, DVM
Loving Hands In Home Pet Euthanasia.
As a veterinarian with 17 years experience, I will give you the information and encouragement you need to make a decision that feels right for you and your loving companion. I provide FREE consultation with potential clients about: · How to decide when is the right time for your pet to transition · How the euthanasia process works · How various disease processes may progress over time · What to look for when monitoring your pets' quality of life · Cremation options and can make all necessary arrangements for body care afterwards.
(503) 489-8421
http://www.deborahrotman.com/in-home-pet-euthanasia-portland-oregon/
Spokane:
Lacey Rasmussen
Tranquil Passing
PO Box 28852, Spokane, WA 99228
509-931-0466
http://www.tranquilpassing.com
Vancouver area:
Lori Gibson, DVM
Compassionate Care Home Pet Euthanasia Service
Compassionate Care is the Vancouver area's most recommended local home euthanasia service dedicated to providing peaceful cat and dog euthanasia in the privacy and stress-free environment of home in the Vancouver, WA, Portland and Salem, OR, and outlying areas. We are widely available 7 days/week. We have earned an exceptional reputation for professional and personal attention, and a gentle yet experienced touch. In addition to in-home mobile dog and cat euthanasia service, we can also provide aftercare counseling and assistance, including transport to a local pet crematory for private or communal pet cremation service if desired.
503-880-1172
Vancouver:
Pet Loss At Home, one hour radius of Vancouver
877-219-4811
Multiple Veterinarians, Better Availability
Animal Rescues & Shelters
Seattle:
Seattle Animal Shelter
2061 15th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119
206-386-7387