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How to Honor Your Pet’s Memory
Jessie, the sympathetic dog: It is truly a sad time in life when a pet dies. It can most certainly leave a hole in your heart and a void in your life. However, there are many loving ways to honor and remember your pet’s life, and here are a few suggestions. Please ignore that darn cat, Bo, and his obnoxious suggestions, as those will only be self-serving in the end, and he believes that when his number is called, a grand monument should be erected in his name.
To honor and remember your pet, consider doing one of the following:
*Add an inscription to the gravestone.
*Find a special urn for your pet’s ashes.
*Plant a tree, a bush, or a flower bed as a living memorial.
Bo: Develop a brand of kitty treats in his name!
*Frame of a photo of your pet and put it in a special place.
Bo: Develop a line of pet products named after your pet!
*Create a scrapbook or collage with photos and other reminders of your pet
Bo: Rent a plane and sky write your pet’s name across the horizon.
*Offer a memorial scholarship at a local veterinary school.
Bo: Produce a movie in honor of your pet. Think: “Marley and Me,” only “Bo and Me!”
There are so many ways to remember and honor your pet, but always know that within your heart, he or she will forever have a home.
(Thanks to petfinder.com for its awesome suggestions. No thanks to Bo, however!)
When a Pet Dies: Who’s Going to Tell the Kids?
Bolt, the Yorkie-Poo guest columnist: I recently learned that before I became a member of my loving household, there was another fun-loving pup that stole the hearts of everyone he met. His name was Bentley. After only being in the family for two months, he became gravely ill and spent three weeks at the vet’s office. The vet struggled to figure out exactly what was wrong with Bentley, but it soon became obvious that poor “Ben-Ben” was not going to get any better, so the family tearfully decided to put him to sleep. I can tell that Ben-Ben was adored by my family. I know I am not a “replacement” dog, but I just hope I can keep them as happy and entertained as Bentley did. However, because there are three young boys in the house, I wanted to speak to how adults can tell children about the loss of a beloved pet. It’s not an easy thing to do.
As a parent or guardian, you are truly the best judge of how much information you kids can handle about the loss of their pet. However, don’t underestimate your kids. Just be honest and open with them, answering all of their questions to the best of your ability.
That means, when you tell them that Fluffy was “put to sleep,” you should explain the difference between ordinary sleep and death. It is not a good idea to tell your children that their pet ”went away,” as they will probably wonder where it went and why…perhaps thinking they did something to cause that event. The child may even be resistant to a new pet, thinking that Fluffy might return some day.
Make it clear that the pet will not come back, but be sure to let your kids know that Fluffy is happy and free from pain. Allow the tears to flow from your kids, never critizing them for how they feel. Let them see your own sorrow for the loss of your pet. Let the whole family together discuss how they feel and give each member adequate time and space for grieving and healing. Everyone does this at his or her own pace.
I know Ben-Ben is running around up in Heaven somewhere, and I hope I get to meet him some day when my number is called. Until then, I will happily enjoy the stash of cool toys he left! Now THAT, my friend, is a true legacy!
Until later….may all of your pets leave footprints in your heart….and not on your freshly-cleaned floors!
Thanks to pet-loss.net for this awesome insight!
Celebrate World Animal Remembrance Month with Us!
Bo and Jessie, resident cat and dog on the blog: We both know that animals have a significant impact on the humans who love them and care for them….and we love you guys just as much!
With September being heralded as World Animal Remembrance Month, we just wanted to dedicate this month to all of the loving animals in this world who have not only found a home in which to live, but who, more importantly, found a home in the hearts of those people who loved them dearly.
If you or someone you know has lost a beloved pet, now is the time to remember those pets fondly and with appreciation. To start the celebration of your late pet’s life, you can do a few simple things to remember him or her this month:
1.) Take out some pictures of the animals who have passed that you have loved and who gave you so much unconditional love in return. Share these with others. Put one on your desk at work or on the wall at home.
2.) Share your memories of the special times you enjoyed with your pet.
3.) Talk about how your pet impacted your life, even if it all boils down to the simple fact that each day when you came home from work, no matter how nasty your boss was or how horrible the traffic was, your pet was there with a wagging tail and a wet kiss, just for you!
Ask yourself what lessons your pet taught you: Did you learn about loyalty and responsibility? Did you learn about unconditional love?
Jessie: Did you learn how to clean up regurgitated cat fur balls off the carpet?
Bo: Shsh! This is a serious subject matter today. In the next post, we can begin to mock you!
In short, begin this month with a dedication to the pets you have loved and lost, but also to the pets who live with you now.
Happy Labor Day weekend!
Thanks to ehow.com for the information for this incredible post! 
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