Pet Parents Will Want You to Do What You Say

by | May 10, 2010

Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold — but so does a hard-boiled egg.
— Anonymous

Pet Parents deserve service – and that´s what they will expect of you in your pet death care business. If you “intend” for your business to look like a pet funeral home – but you are operating like merely a pet crematory or pet cemetery – remember, there are other services that people will REALLY remember you by when they tell their friends about you and how you helped them through a difficult time. Live by what you say you are going to do,… At the end of an experience like losing a pet, a family will want to know that it was you who provided the caring services that gave them the strength for their grief journey.

Today I celebrate My Precious Little Girl!

by | Mar 19, 2010

On this day, Mico´s birthday, I celebrate her and what she brought to my life!
I remember the day in May, 1998, when I brought her home. She was all of two pounds – and feisty! Guessing at her age as she had been dropped off at the shelter, in a box on the front door, they guessed her to be around 4 – 5 weeks old. So, I did the math – and put March 19th as her birthday! From that day forward, that day was always full of parties and celebrations! She always knew that it was her special day – and couldn´t wait for her presents – and her cake! How do they seem to know that?! I fell in love immediately – and with each passing day, my love for her grew! Today, I celebrate this little dog´s life – and how she changed and shaped my entire world as I now do my work daily in pet loss BECAUSE of her,… Mico, Mommy loves you and misses you!

Creating Memories

by | Jan 12, 2010

Creating Memories

What to do today to create memories for tomorrow

Today´s technology makes it so much easier to secure “memories!” As I look back on the life that I shared with Mico – I am so grateful for the photos! But, I miss the fact that I did not have an imprint of her little nose. Did you know that an animal´s nose print is like our thumb print? All noses are unique and depict the individuality of each pet! Gosh, how many times did that cold little nose nudge me – to be held, to be petted, to be comforted,…. And, how about a video? One that not only shows your pet in action but one where you can catch that darling little bark? Or that persistent little meow! Or the fact that when Mico was feisty and wanted something, and certainly to get my attention, the barks came in a series of three! Everytime – without fail!
Yes, in her death, I am thankful that I have the memories. And, almost seven years later, I can close my eyes and still hear those three little barks. But to have had those recorded forever and ever, oh my,…
Yes, Mike The Dog, Ellie Mae, Crisco, and Rudy – that is exactly why Mommy follows you everywhere, recording all that I can! I will have THAT forever,..

How Much Can We Love?

by | Oct 31, 2009

How Much Can We Love?

Do our hearts ever get too full of love?
As I sit here with a hot cup of tea, I can feel my heart pounding with all of the love that it feels. Two weeks ago, I added the fourth “fur-child” to our home – and our hearts are just so elated with love! I just never thought I could continue to have room for all of these “kids” and the capacity to love all of them like they deserve! To love all of them with ALL of my heart – individually! Oh, but, let me tell you – love them I do!
Rudy joined our house this week after spending over three months at the Humane Society. I have never seen 5 pounds of fur love so deeply and be so sweet as this little guy! He is truly thankful for everything that he is given – and for all that is done for him. The poor little guy came with an incredible URI as well as some little worms in his system. The way that he took his meds and let us put the ointment in his eyes, he knew that we were just trying to help him. Gracious – ah, yes, quite the little gentleman.
To my little babies – Crisco, Mike The Dog, Ellie Mae and Rudy – Mommy loves all of you so much! Thanks for all of the unconditional love that you give to us!

Our time together is short and precious,…

by | Oct 1, 2009

Our time together is short and precious

Where-oh-where does the time go?
I found this picture of Crisco taken on the day that we brought him home, six years ago,… he was all of a pound and we lovingly deemed him “Blobby Boy!” I look at that photo today and it feels like it all happened just yesterday. Where-oh-where did 6 years go. To have this little guy in our lives has been such a blessing and have given us enough stories to fill a library with his orneriness and antics!

Then it hits me,… if the past six years went as fast as they did, what will the next six years hold? Then, my precious little boy will be 12, clearly a “senior” in a pet´s life. Goodness me,.. It is so scary to know that he is now hitting the “mid” part of his life. To me – it started not that long ago. However, in a blink, here we are – he is six years old.

Every day is so precious with these little ones. Every day I thank God that he has allowed me to share a house with my three wonderful fur-kids. In addition, every day I thank God for allowing me the pleasure and the gift of knowing exactly what unconditional love looks like. Because in a blink, when it is gone from me – I know that the love that Crisco brought to us will forever be emblazoned in our hearts and memories,… I love you, Mr. Puppy!

The spirit of a pet´s love

by | Aug 24, 2009

The spirit of a pet´s love

Our pets create such a spirit of forever love in our hearts that it amazes me every time I think about it. It does not matter if the pet is living or deceased, the discussion of this love will reach deep down into a person´s heart and bring about such a rainbow of colorful emotions to re-call this love – or to relay it in a present tense.

For those of us whose lives have seen that special pet – the one that is deemed “my heart” – come and go, these pets come to us in a variety of different ways. It might be the first born for a couple, the first pet as an adult, the pet that was there during a rough time – or to see the happy times – whatever it may be, there seems to be the one that absolutely stole a heart. The one that even years later will find that tear-faucet to turn on – and still evoke such emotion over the love – and the love lost – that it feels like it was just yesterday and they were still here. Yesterday that we felt their furry love, held their trusting heads in our hands, and gave our hearts to them to hold. To hold forever.

Nevertheless, time marches on – and life continues to unfold. And, while the events of the day, week, month and year continue to add to the colorful quilts of our lives, the love that we had, the love that we lost, will forever be a part of the thread that weaves these stories together. In addition, it is a quilt that I, personally, am proud to say that “my heart,” my special little girl, Mico, truly lent the color to this part of the masterpiece of my life.

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