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After Goodbye: Pet Memorials Can Ease the Mourning Process

by Paula Felps
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pet memorial: a memory book pet memorials in the form of a stocking pet memorials in christmas ornaments pet memorials in the form of a portrait pet memorials in the form of a statue or garden stone pet memorials in the form of a website pet memorials in the form of plants and other shrubbery

Losing a beloved pet is one of the most difficult aspects of pet ownership. Regardless of how much time we’ve shared with him or her, it never seems to be long enough, and saying goodbye is a difficult process that can last for months – or longer.

Even after our pet is gone, the connection we shared with them lives on, and finding a way to honor that special bond can provide an ongoing source of comfort for pet owners. For some, a memorial service may be all they need; others may want to create a more lasting tribute. There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to remember your pet; it is a choice that is as personal as grief itself. But for those who are looking for special ways to commemorate the love shared with that special pet, here are some possibilities…

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Comments (3)

carly (Unverified)
Added 12-19-2011 12:21pm

I lost one of my precious "furbabies" to cancer in July of this year, and another in August, due to the same illness. I have 'blogged" about both of them, and while it helped a little, the pain of not having them around is crushing my heart. One was relatively young, at just age 7; the other one was older, at 13. But, as stated in the article, the time spent with them...be it 2 days or 12 years...is never long enough. They were both cremated, and I will scatter a small amount of them in an area where we enjoyed walking.

John Gaither (Unverified)
Added 12-19-2011 04:58am

I am opening a pet funeral home in N.J. for the. Very reasons stated. WWW.allpawsgo2heaven.com . Also check out the PLPA website.

Anonymous (Unverified)
Added 12-18-2011 08:04pm

I lost my precious Cat last Xmas and was so devastated. I didnt know where to turn so I looked up memorial and found the place that saved My life...rainbowsbridge.com. I dedicated a Memorial to My Baby Whiskers. It was so inexpensive and I can see him every day on his site.