Pets In Peace

 Understanding that it is time to part with your pet through death is not easy. Most pet owners develop a very close bond with their pets and losing the pets is not as easy as it sounds. Nonetheless, when you are sure that that time is near, you can prepare your pet to face the end of its life in a better way. You hope that your pet has a peaceful death with no suffering or pain. The following tips will help you prepare your pet for a peaceful death and activities thereafter.  1. Deliberately create time to be with the pet. When you are sure that your pet is unwell and unlikely to stay with you for much longer, you need to prioritise having some time with the pet. Pets are social animals and enjoy time with the owners. Your pet needs you the most at its dying moments. Spend time with it. You do not need to overdo anything with the pet because most probably, it could be suffering from some condition. However, even quality rest time with your pet is good enough to prepare the an...

 The lifetime of a pet can be enough to accumulate vast belongings for the pet which includes food, pet toys, bedding, and other items.  The question of what to do with the pet belongings squarely lies in the decision of a pet owner. There is not a better or worse way of handling the pet's belongings after the pet dies. This is a personal decision that is always best for the owner.  Nonetheless, the following could be the options available for handling belongings left after a pet loss. (a) Creating a tribute to some of the pet belongings.  Preserving some of the belongings of your pet is a better way to always carry the sweet memories of your pet in your lifetime. Tributes remind you that you once had a wonderful companion.  (b) Donate to a pet shelter. Shelters are basically run through a constrained budget and a donation of the pet’s belongings is always appreciated. You can, therefore, choose to donate some, if not all, of your pet’s belongings, left behi...

Sending tribute to your lost pet has the capacity to give you calmness and help you move out of grief for the loss of your pet. It is therefore important to understand the special ways through which you can pay tribute to your lost pet. Tribute cannot only be sent through the reading of the eulogy, there are countless methods through which you can pay tribute to your lost pet. 1. Making a photo album Photos and every trace of memories shared with your pet that was captured through an image are very helpful in accepting the reality that the pet has been lost. You can choose to stack these photos in an album both the photos taken during the time of life of the pet and on the aftercare services. These are the images that will keep memories of the pet forever. You can be tempted to consider a photo album as an old-style and outdated over the current tech methods of storing photos. However, for the case of choosing a photo album as a tribute to a pet, then you should have both the dig...

This question is widely asked by pet owners. There are a lot of people who wish to know if it is worthwhile to purchase pet insurance or not. Pet insurance coverage is a good option that cushions a pet owner from emergency medical bills of a pet during times when they are not on stable financial grounds. However, the fact that you can take very long before making a claim on your insurance coverage of your pet makes it hard for people to easily decide on purchasing pet insurance.  The fact remains that medical bills on pets are not easily affordable more so in cases where severe medical conditions are reported. Associated Press made a survey on pet owners and found that 41% of the respondents reported having doubts about their ability to afford emergency medical costs of their pets. Watching your pet anguish in pain and diseases over your inability to afford their medical care is stressful and emotionally draining. Nonetheless, pet insurance is also not a cheap service. This...

Few things in life are more devastating than the loss of a pet. You are heartbroken and need all the support you can get to get through this emotional trauma . Pet burials can go a long way in helping you move on and provide some sort of closure to you. They give you a place where you can go to mourn your pet whenever you miss it. If the burial spot is in your home or near it then you can visit it often. But, what happens if you are moving away from your house? Do you move the pet’s body too? Is it a good idea? How to go about doing it? Let’s find out. Examining the Remains of the Pet If the pet was buried a long time ago, there is little chance that there are any remains of the pet left. This usually the case for smaller pets like hamsters and rabbits. However, if you had buried your pet dog or cat, there is a chance that some of the remains of your pet are still there. If you plan on moving the pet’s body with you then it is important to examine if the remains are worth m...

The death of a beloved pet is very hard on the owners. Losing an animal that has remained with your family for a long time can be devastating. However, you should look to celebrate the life that the pet lived instead of just mourning its loss. How you keep the pet’s memory alive after its demise is what really matters. There are many ways of doing that. Among them, the most popular one is to have commemorative products made especially for your beloved pet. There are many types of keepsakes available for pets. In this article, we will discuss the different commemorative products that you can choose for honouring the memory of your pet. Commemorative Urns If you are thinking about cremating your pet then commemorative urns can be a good option for you. These urns can be used for storing the ashes of the pet and placed alongside the ashes of other family members on the fireplace mantle in the home. It can signify the relationship that you shared with your pet and show that yo...

Although we don’t want them to leave us, our pets don’t live that long. They have a shorter lifespan than us humans, so, it is only a matter of time before they have to leave this world behind. Despite knowing this, they would be in a better place, the death of a pet is deeply upsetting. You aren’t able to think clearly and are in a state of shock. In such situations, it can be difficult to remain sane. However, you still need to make the necessary preparations for the pet’s funeral or cremation. Though, pet funerals and cremations cost money. What if you don’t have it on hand at the time? Not everyone is financially equipped for the unexpected. Here is what you should to prevent such an event.   Invest in a Payment Plan for your Pet’s Funeral The funeral of a pet is a time for the owner to mourn its loss. Worrying about how you are going to pay for it all should be the last thing on your mind. However, the arrangements for the funeral and pet burial can be costly. To e...