My Pet has died but we're not ready for a Funeral 
Many of my customers encounter the situation that their pet has suddenly passed away and they were not able to make prior arrangements for a burial. They often have the pets at their home and need to secure them immediately so they can hold the funeral. Based on many of these discussions with our customers, here are a few suggestions.

Pet Loss Poems

Ten Tips in Coping with the Loss of a Pet

A POEM FOR THE GRIEVING

A Pet is a Family Member, too

My First Cat - Growing up with Sugar

As a young boy growing up in an apartment, a dog was never an option so I became a cat lover after having Sugar.  

You Either "Get It" or You Don't

Since you have visited our site and are reading this right now, I would classify you as someone who “Get’s It”. What I mean is that you’re a pet person and understand the overwhelming bond we have with our pets.  

Preparing a Pet Burial in the Harsh of Winter

For pet owners in the northern US and Canada, the loss of pet in the winter time typically leaves few options. Cremation is the most common option but may insist on having a proper burial, either at a Pet Cemetery or at home. The ground can be frozen solid making a burial nearly impossible.

  Choosing the Perfect Pet Memorial Marker

 "I knew this book was going to be a hard read for me because I knew the ending was going to be sad, but I had no idea just how hard it would be for me to read, how very, very deeply it would affect me and how it would resonate with me on so many levels. "

 Book Review Buckley’s Story Lessons from a Feline Master Teaching

 "I knew this book was going to be a hard read for me because I knew the ending was going to be sad, but I had no idea just how hard it would be for me to read, how very, very deeply it would affect me and how it would resonate with me on so many levels. "

 Because She Wasn’t JUST a Dog

 A wonderful story from author Nadine Rosin about her relationship with her dog Buttons

 Done Feel Alone in Losing a Pet 

We very often speak to folks that feel no one else understands what they are going through when they lose a pet. That other people would think they are overreacting or being silly when they express remorse. Caring pet owners like myself and most folks that would read this blog can well understand how difficult it is to lose a pet. Don’t feel alone, you’re not.

 Pet Owners Have Options when a Pet is Lost

My customers often ask me about options in burying their pets. Sometimes they aren't able to ask their Veterinarian so the pet owners are often confused about what to do. Typically when a pet passes away, there are 4 general options.

 Helping Your Child Cope with the Loss of a Beloved Pet

My family and I have lost several dearly loved pets over the years.  My children, now 12 and 10 have experienced the pain of pet loss and my wife and I have done our best to support and comfort them.  I am not a professional counselor but hope this advice, drawn from our own experiences, can help your children with the loss of a pet..

 Options Available when Deciding on a Pet Burial

Losing a beloved pet is of course one of the hardest things we go through. What can be just as difficult is deciding how we take care of them once they are gone.  Many pet owners prefer to have a traditional burial rather than cremate their pet.  But even if you have already decided on a burial, there are still many options on how you can do this.