What Can I Expect to Feel?

Different people experience grief in different ways. Besides your sorrow and loss, you may also experience the following emotions: Guilt may occur if you feel responsible for your pet’s death-the “if only I had been more careful” syndrome. It is pointless and often erroneous to burden yourself with guilt for the accident or illness that claimed [...]

Honoring the Animals Candlelight Vigil and Animal Blessing

Remembering our animal friends on National Pet Day! This is an annual event, held on National Pet Memorial Day; the second Sunday in September in Louisville, Kentucky. This year it will be on September 11th and the guest will be a member of the FEMA K9 Task Force who served at Ground Zero. Add Your [...]

Am I crazy to hurt so much?

Intense grief over the loss of a pet is normal and natural. Don’t let anyone tell you that it’s silly, crazy, or overly sentimental to grieve! During the years you spent with your pet (even if they were few), it became a significant and constant part of your life. It was a source of comfort [...]

Photos of Interesting Dog Memorials

Making Hard Decisions

If you’re having a hard time deciding whether or not to bury or cremate your pet, then read this and let it sink in. Remember, this is a painful time for you. Take time to breathe and comfort yourself with some words from someone who understands: “…For if the dog be well remembered, if sometimes [...]