http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com News from Two Hearts Pet Loss Center - Two Hearts Journal en Copyright (c) 2004-2012 Two Hearts Pet Loss Center web@twoheartspetlosscenter.com PawPrint XDe News Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:25:25 -0500 120 http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=60 http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=60 Dr. Marty Becker just shared an article from the veterinary industry on the importance of clear communication and education within the veterinary industry. This same communication and transparency of processes should be done with the final care decisions too. As a pet care professional, tell you families about what they are getting from your death care provider. Fill out the appropriate forms. Educate and communicate. It's a professional's responsibility. http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=59 http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=59 As a pet loss professional - we have a responsibility to educate our pet parents on the various options with pet loss services. Don't ever look at it as selling - look at it as your obligation to your family. Because, I don't know about you but I can tell you how I feel when a pet parent says to me - "Wow - I wish you would've told me about "that" because I would've done that." Pet parents "don't know what they don't know." Educate them. http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=58 http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=58 Would this be one of your last dying wishes? The most common wish among dying patients is to see a favorite pet, according to a survey. In the poll by Help the Hospices, the staff was quizzed and found 60 per cent had been asked by patients to help them see a pet or animal before they died. http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=57 http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=57 Your families and veterinary partners deserve the best! Further your skills as a pet loss professional - from basic business practices to pet loss and grief knowledge! Join us here for some incredible learning and networking! http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=56 http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=56 Our pets love us unconditionally,... even in death. http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=55 http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=55 Coleen Ellis lost her "baby girl" in 2003, and she was devastated. No one understood how she could be so upset over losing "just a dog," and she could never really say goodbye to her terrier-schnauzer mix, Mico. To help pet parents everywhere, she opened the first standalone pet funeral home in the United States in Indianapolis. In this guidebook, she helps pet parents, veterinarians, death-care professionals and others celebrate the special bonds we share with our animal companions. Drawing upo... http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=54 http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=54 How much is too much to spend on your pet's funeral? Who's decision is this? A pet parents or others who might have an "opinion?" http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=53 http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=53 Pet Parents are now looking to have their pets included in their weddings! One more way to make sure that these pet "kids" are treated like the little people that they are! http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=52 http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=52 It's amazing what two lonely souls can learn together. Even if one soul is a down-and-out businessman and another is a well-fought pit bull. Told with amazing color and style, this is a must-read! http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=51 http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com/news/?action=view&nid=51 Did you see CNN last week? My good friend, Jim Rudolph, made me aware of their latest finding! Grand-puppies! The latest demographic to emerge in this crazy pet world,... there are now officially "grandpuppy-parents!" And, let me tell you - they are a proud group! The beginning of the article shows a pet mommy Skyping her fur-kid, Gracie's, grandpuppy-parents. And, they all look like they are having a ball! Including Gracie, who appears to be incredibly intent on talking to her grandp...