We know that this is the most difficult time you will ever share with your pet as they have invariably become an important part of your family. Our staff will offer you support and respect and treat your much loved pet with the utmost of kindness. We will never force a decision onto our clients but will guide them as to what is in the best interest of their animal.
If the decision is made to say goodbye we can guarantee this will be done peacefully and painlessly whether you choose to stay with your pet or not. We can say goodbye at the hospital or alternately come out to your home if prearranged.
If you so wish, we can organise for your pet to be cremated individually and have their ashes returned to you in a memorial urn or wooden photo box.
It is a natural human process to go through a period of grief. This period is very individual, lasting different lengths of time for different people. Often the loss of a pet can be made more difficult as society doesn’t generally offer as much support to those grieving for their animal family members. The best thing to do is to accept and express your feelings by talking to genuinely caring friends and family. Finding your own special ways to remember and cherish your pet will also help your grieving process.
For clients that require extra support during this time there is a bereavement counselling service available - please call us for further information.
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