The Pet First Aid Story: The First Aid Kits

As Deb Chebatoris sat in on the pet first aid classes through the summer, she heard Karen Sable regularly refer to “your pet first aid kit” when discussing preparing and administering first aid to pets. And as she scheduled first … Continue reading

Healing Hearts for Pet Lovers

Join us Sunday, February 26, 2012 February marks the annual Healing Hearts for Pet Lovers program sponsored by Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation. Any person who is having trouble coming to terms with the loss of a pet, regardless of when … Continue reading

The Pet First Aid Story: Certification and Introductory Classes

Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation sponsored a four hour pet first aid certification class at the newly constructed Bridgeville Public Library during the library’s Grand Opening weekend in June, taught by Karen Sable of Pet Emergency Training, LLC. Although there is … Continue reading

The Pet First Aid Story: How it All Began

Is there anything sadder than losing the companionship of your pet to death? Yes.  When I need to work with a family whose young, healthy pet has succumbed to an accidental death, it is a double tragedy. Not only does … Continue reading

Holiday Open House at Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation

Visit CCPC Saturday December 10 from 10am to 2pm for a free gift, a mini pet first aid demonstration and holiday gift ideas. The first fifty families to visit will receive a Pet Holiday Survival Kit. The kit is an … Continue reading

Tribute Scroll 2011

The Tribute Scroll 2011 is now posted for viewing on my website, featuring images and tributes for pets who were remembered at our Pet Memorial Sunday ceremony on Sunday, September 11. In 2010 we decided to offer our families an … Continue reading

Jon Katz’s Going Home: Spend one, last, perfect day with your dying dog

  “Tomorrow, I’m going to give you a Perfect Day,” he said quietly to Duke as they left the vet’s office. He would take the day off from work and create a sweet memory with his dog. It would be … Continue reading

Pet Memorial Sunday 2011

Pet Memorial Sunday 2011 The rain moved all around us but never fell on our tent as nearly 50 people found a place to share their grief and joy, remembering their pets. Deb Chebatoris, owner of Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation … Continue reading

The Tribute Scroll

If you’re planning to join us for our annual Pet Memorial Sunday ceremony on Sunday, September 11, please also consider submitting a photo to be included in our 2011 Tribute Scroll. In 2010 we decided to offer our families an … Continue reading

Remembering Our Animal Companions on Pet Memorial Sunday

The second Sunday of September is designated as Pet Memorial Sunday by the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories, and for every year in which she has been in business, Deb Chebatoris of Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation (CCPC) has … Continue reading