Memorializing Your Pet Becomes Big Business

The practice of memorializing pets dates back thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians entombed cats alongside people in the pyramids. Ancient cultures in South America had special tombs for their dogs. Evidence goes back as far as ten thousand years to support pet burials and memorials. These days, we don’t necessarily have access to pyramids and fancy tombs for our friends at the Rainbow Bridge. That doesn’t mean you can’t memorialize your pet! A recent survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association found that one in ten dog and cat owners would buy an urn for their pet — … Continue reading

Ten Ways to Memorialize Your Pet

Hold a memorial service. Invite the people who love you and your pets to join you in reminiscing about your beloved friend. Friends and family members may want to help you plan the event. Create a special photo album or scrapbook to remember your lost pet. When you feel especially lonely, you can recall your special times together by paging through your scrapbook. Make a donation to your local shelter — or the shelter where you met your friend. Money is always welcomed by animal shelters and rescues, or you could choose to donate your pet’s favorite food, favorite treat, … Continue reading