Do What's right for You...

• Know your choices

  Visitations

  Pet visitation do not have to be formal event and they may help people bring closure to the loss of your pet. You may choose to hold visitation at a personal location, or if allowed, at your veterinarian's or crematoriums location. Ask your veterinarian or other animal service provider about visitation options they may know about.

• Burial

  Burial is traditional and widely accepted. Depending on where you live, there may be restrictions on where you are allowed to bury your pet. Some communities will have pet cemeteries. Be sure to check your local ordinance before burying your pet.

• Cremations

  For many pet owners, cremation is a sensible option. You may choose to keep your pet's cremations or leave them with the crematorium. Some crematoriums cremate pets together and other's may offer separate chambers. Either way is acceptable, just be sure your comfortable with your choice.

• Do what's best for you.

  Whatever you decide, you have to be comfortable with your decision. Be aware of the choice you have and make sure to do what's best for you, your pet and those that are affected by your loss.

• It's OK to grieve

  Understanding that losing a pet is very much the same as losing any friend or family member. It's very normal to experience the same emotions and go through a grieving period as you and others adjust to difficult times.

• Helping Children cope with the loss of a pet.

  Many times, losing a pet is a child's first exposure to death. Helping them through this time and paying close attention to their emotional needs is very important. One of the best things you can do is talk to them and listen to make sure they understand what's going on. Every Dog/Cat an Angel and Pet Loss, is a valuable resource on this topic. You can find this on on our website.