• National Pet Memorial Day

    September 11, 2009

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    Losing a pet in never easy.  This Sunday, National Pet Memorial Day, take the time to honor the pets that are no longer with you.  The International Association of Pet Cemeteries offers a few ideas on how to pay tribute to your pet:

     

    • Think about your late pet. Look at old photos. Talk about your pet with others who were familiar with him or her. Reflect on all the great memories you made with your pet. If you lost your pet unexpectedly, try to keep your thoughts positive.
    • Visit your pet’s burial site. Make a tribute to your pet by decorating its burial site with something it may have enjoyed in life. Talk to your pet while at the burial site.
    • Create a small memorial in your pet’s honor. Plant trees, shrubs and flowers to memorialize your pet. These things can remind you of your pet long after National Pet Memorial Day has passed.
    • Donate money or time to a charity or organization in honor of your late pet. Choose an organization or charity based on your animal’s breed or a particular cause that is close to your heart. Animal shelters, rescue groups and humane societies all appreciate volunteers.
    • Build a memorial space for your late pet on the Internet. Use free or paid services to post your pet’s pictures, stories and biography.
    • Send sympathy cards to former pet owners. National Pet Memorial Day does not have to be a solitary affair. Include everyone who has lost a pet in your observance of National Pet Memorial Day.

     

    Let us know how you plan to honor your pets in the comments section below.

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