It hasn't even been 12 hours yet since I made the heart-wrenching decision to drive my best Big-Little Baby Sara (not to be confused with her feline sister, Lola, my Little-Big Baby) to the vet one last time as her seizures became uncontrollable. Having spent 6.5 years together after having met you at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, when I...
Our sweet baby went to the Rainbow Bridge on August 22, 2023 and left our hearts completely broken. He was 15 years old and really was THE best dog. He was truly our "baby". Someone abandoned him and his 8 brothers/sisters at a dump on a very hot Georgia day. Luckily, someone rescued them all and we were blessed to...
Having a pet is like adding a bundle of joy and unconditional love to your life. Unfortunately, we typically outlive our pets. According to the Foresight Companies, seven years is the average lifespan for both dogs and cats. There's nothing like the heartbreak that comes with losing a companion, but for most people, the decision to get a new pet...
Caring for an aging pet is a difficult task. Because our companion animals are such a huge part of our lives, pet bereavement can be devastating for many people. According to Horsey Hooves, a horse enters its Senior stage between the ages of 15 and 18. This age span is only slightly longer than common household pets, so we're aware...
'Your cherished companion stands by your side, unwavering through the highs and lows of life. The pain of their departure can truly leave a lasting ache in your heart. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, around 12% of pet owners who lost their pets within the last three years state they are still intensely grieving. While you cannot get...
Losing a pet is challenging. But, when your pet passes away, you may be unsure what to do with their body. One of the decisions you face is deciding whether to cremate or bury your beloved pet. According to Farewell Pet, more than 90% of pets are cremated instead of buried. This is because there are a lot of benefits...
When a family pet that you loved for many years and returned that love to you and your family dies, it is a tragedy. You have lost what many consider a beloved part of the family unit, and pet memorials can help you to honor your pet's life. It starts by choosing a burial or cremation, and pet cremation is...
Pets often are regarded as integral parts of the families that keep them and in many cases are the best companions people ever will have. Unfortunately, pets do not have nearly the same life expectancy as their owners, which means most will pass on before their owners do. When a pet dies, owners have two options. Those options are a...
It's easy for others to disregard the value of pets in someone's daily life, but anyone who has ever loved an animal knows the truth. They become family, companions, and, sometimes, the only solace someone has in the world. Let's find out more about the comfort of doing something to remember your furry friend after they pass. 1. Honoring Them Losing a...
Pets worldwide give us a sense of happiness and meaning. Zebra's pet ownership statistics report shows that over 455 million cats and dogs are kept as pets globally. Tamed animals make for excellent lifelong companions. As a dog, horse, or cat owner, you may stay a decade or more with the same pet. They appear in our family albums and...