New Jersey pet loss therapists, support groups, and grief hotlines
Letting go of your beloved pet is the hard part, finding someone to talk to about the process should not be. We’ve gathered a list of pet loss support groups in New Jersey as well as therapists that specialize in pet grief to help you find the right match.
We also have a listing of telephone numbers you can call on our toll-free pet grief hotline resources page.
New Jersey Pet Grief Therapist(s)
Center for Grief Support
Samaritan Hospice
5 Eves Drive, Ste. 300
Marlton New Jersey 8053
Phone: 800-229-8183
856-596-1600
Susan Dowd Stone, LCSW
Oradell Animal Hospital
580 Winters Avenue
Paramus New Jersey 7652
Phone: 201-262-0010 extension 152
Email: susanstonelcsw@aol.com
Deborah Antinori
97 Lyons Place
Basking Ridge New Jersey 7920
Phone: 908-766-0110
Email: PetLossAudio@worldnet.att.net
Website: https://www.petlossaudio.com/
Nancy Saxton-Lopez
37 Kinds Road, Suite 204
Madison New Jersey 7940
Phone: 201-638-7404
Contemporary Counseling Center
9 South Main Street
Marlboro New Jersey 7746
Phone: 732-577-1076
Julie Corbin, MS, LPC, Ph.D. Candidate
Pet Loss Support Services of Morris County
Mendham New Jersey 7945
Phone: 973-543-4147
Nancy Saxton-Lopez
6 Prospect Street
Midland Park New Jersey 7432
Phone: 201-638-7404
Donna Lobiondo
39 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair New Jersey 7042
Phone: 973-743-2990
Email: Drlobiondo@yahoo.com
Julie Corbin, Ph.D., LPC
55 Madison Avenue
Suite 400
Morristown New Jersey 7960
Phone: 973-886-3294
Julia A. Harris, CGC
Parsippany Grief Counseling, 3633 Hill Road
Parsippany New Jersey 7054
Phone: 201-978-2417
JoAnn Jarolmen, PhD
352 Corona Place
Ridgewood New Jersey 7450
Phone: 201-445-3321
Beth S. Kane, LCSW
1310 Hooper Avenue
Toms River New Jersey 8753
Phone: 908-910-9353
Carolyn Carpenter, BA, MA
322 Richard Mine Road F-7
Wharton New Jersey 7885
Phone: 973-829-1967
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New Jersey Pet Loss Support Group(s)
Pet Loss Support Program Crown Veterinary Specialists
23 Blossom Hill Road, Clinton TWP
Hunterdon County New Jersey 8833
Meeting day(s): second Tuesday of every month
Meeting time(s): 7:00-8:00 pm
Contact phone: 484-453-8210
Contact email: daybydaysupport@comcast.net
Website: http://crownvet.com/new-pet-loss-support-program-comes-to-crown.html
Pet Loss Support Group
Liberty Humane Society
235 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City New Jersey 7305
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every Sunday
Meeting time(s): 1:00-2:00 pm
Contact person: Elise Linden, LCSW
Contact phone: 201-547-4147
St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
575 Woodland Avenue
Madison New Jersey 7940
Meeting day(s): every first Tuesday and third Wednesday
Contact phone: 973-377-7094
Website: https://www.sthuberts.org/petloss/
Notes: If you have any questions please call 973-377-7094 during normal business hours. To arrange for private sessions, please call 201-638-7404 for Nancy Saxton-Lopez or Judith D. Bess at 973.454.0728 (There is a fee for private sessions.)
Samaritan Hospice for Grief Support
5 Eves Drive
Marlton New Jersey 8053
Contact phone: 800-596-8550
Notes: Please call for next starting dates and times for the Pet Loss Support Group.
Somerset
New Brunswick New Jersey
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every third Sunday
Meeting time(s): 1:00-2:30 pm
Contact person: Donna Kahora, RN
Contact phone: 732-246-2124
Contact email: friendsofnikki@comcast.net
Notes: Contact the Facilitator for changes. There are no fees or dues, just periodic collections for guest speakers or needy pets.
Group Pet Bereavement Session
Oradell Animal Hospital
580 Winters Avenue
Paramus New Jersey 7652
Fee(s): Free
Meeting time(s): 7:00 pm
Contact phone: 201-262-0010
800-624-1883
Contact email: info@oradell.com
Website: http://oradell.com/
Notes: Attendees must be 16 years or older
Session is free Individuals may attend up to eight sessions.
You are encouraged to bring a photo of your pet.
Friends of Nikki Pet Loss Support Group
Somerset New Jersey
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every third Sunday of each month
Meeting time(s): 1:00-2:30 pm
Contact phone: 732-246-2124
Contact email: friendsofnikki@comcast.net
Website: http://friendsofnikki.memberlodge.com
Notes: There are no fees. Donations accepted.
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New Jersey Pet Loss Support Hotline(s)
Pet Friends Hotline
Burlington County New Jersey
Website: http://contactburlco.org
Local hotline: 856-234-4688
Toll-free hotline: 800-404-PETS (7387)
Notes: Outside of NJ Dial 856-234-4688. Phones answered 24 hours a day.
St. Hubert’s Giralda
Madison New Jersey
Local hotline: 973-377-7094
Monmouth County SPCA
New Jersey
Website: http://monmouthcountyspca.org/services/bereavement-counseling/, http://www.actionartz.com/petlosshelpline.htm, ContactUs@ActionArtz.com
Local hotline: 732-542-0040
Notes: Monmouth County SPCA will return calls at no charge to the public.
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