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Category Archives: Memorializing a pet
Ways to Memorialize a Loved One
Determining how to memorialize someone we have lost, whether human or furry family member, is a very personal decision. Like many aspects of grief, there is no right or wrong here – just what feels right for you. It can … Continue reading
Clay Paw Print Alternatives
During the current COVID-19 crisis, MN Pets will continue to take significant precautions during home visits to reduce the potential risk of transmission and exposure. These precautions are crucial in keeping the doctor and her family, you and your family, … Continue reading
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Cremated ashes in the garden
During the warmer months, many people ask if they can bury all or some of their beloved pet’s cremated ashes into their garden soil. Memorializing their pet by nourishing their plants, or perhaps planting a specific tree or bush in their pet’s … Continue reading
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What is a Clay Print?
Memorial objects are an important way for you to stay connected with the memory of your pet. They provide comfort during the time of grieving and can take many forms. You may find comfort from a lock of hair you … Continue reading
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Am I ready for another pet?
The ifs and whens of getting another pet can be complicated and emotional, and no two experiences are exactly alike. While there isn’t necessarily a “right” or “wrong” decision, there are some questions you should ask yourself to help explore … Continue reading
Winter Memorial Crafts
The holidays and the winter season in general tend to bring a certain sense of peace and togetherness for many. Perhaps it is the shorter days and longer nights, the time spent with family, or the comfort food that we share … Continue reading
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Making a Memory Box
To say that Daisy and I were close is a bit of an understatement. Although my first word was “Mom,” my second was “Daisy,” and my first sentence was “Where did Daisy go?” She was my constant, patient companion as … Continue reading
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Sorting Through the Memories
One of the best things about being a veterinarian who works with pets at the end of life is that I get to be with pet owners at that important time as well. I went to school for a lot … Continue reading
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Healing Through Remembering
If you have ever lost a human family member, you know that funeral services, public announcements, obituaries, visitations or wakes, and many sympathy cards usually follow the death. Often, there is a period of mourning that is acknowledged, respected … Continue reading
9 Ways to Memorialize a Pet
When a beloved companion animal dies, the void they leave behind can feel overwhelming. When their physical presence filled every space in your lap, bed, home and heart, the emptiness you feel after they are gone can be the most … Continue reading
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