Bentley, our greater Swiss mountain dog, was born on May 3rd, 2013. My high school sweetheart and I, named Bentley after our favorite business teacher, that’s where my fiancé and I first met… Bentley was 122lbs., very calm, always wanted to cuddle. The perfect song that would describe Bentley is, The Beatles, “here comes the sun”, he was always just...
The death of a beloved pet can be a difficult time. However, utilizing pet aftercare services means you can easily address your responsibilities and ensure you give your pet a proper send-off. When engaged in pet aftercare planning, it's important to weigh all available options so you can make an informed decision. Here are the options for pet aftercare services...
Nowadays, there are memorial services for pets all over the world. Many pet owners are surprised at how affordable their pet's funerals can be. There is no actual evidence of profits, but according to the American Pet Association, from the number of pet funerals people hold and the low average cost, pet funerals raise revenue of at least $100 million...
Losing a pet can be one of the most heartbreaking losses one can experience. Your dog, cat, or other animal was a dear friend, and letting them go is difficult, especially if the loss is unexpected. Since up to 45% of pet losses are unexpected, it's only natural to be deeply mourning when your friend passes away. However, celebrating your...
Pets are loved and cherished as members of the family and when a pet passes, it can be a time of strong emotions. There are many pet memorials options to honor their memory. Some families opt for a traditional pet urn and keep the ashes with them in the home. Other families want to do something unique with some or...
Losing a pet can be a heartbreaking and stressful experience, and it can often be difficult to know how you should memorialize such a valuable member of your family. With more than 455 million pet cats and dogs around the world, you can rest assured that thousands of pet owners are in the very same spot as you. One of...
Rex came to our family in the fall of 2005. He was just a little kitten with the attitude. He was Californian cat and talked quite a bit. He traveled across the country to DC area in our car and he was so unique that he could do his business on command. Immediately Rex let Max, his dog brother knew...
Bella was born on May 22, 2005 at Mountaintop Ranch in Elkton, Virginia. She would be called Cody’s Mocha Menthe, AQHA number 4685174. From the day she was born she was the girl who had it all— beauty, brains, her mother’s fire and her father’s strength. She didn’t know it but she was a great-granddaughter of the famous Joe Cody...
We said goodbye to our little ol’ guy on July 1. He was in lots of pain and let us know that it was time to go. But after sharing his life with us for almost 16 and a half years, the reality of him being gone is hard. We take comfort in knowing that he was well loved and...
Good bye my old friend. My old friend, Ewok, He howled to the fire truck as they drove by and when I played opera. He loved his family and his ball. He was my buddy. Forever loved and never forgotten. We miss you my loyal and faithful friend....