Dog Aggression Education Classes Sponsored by Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation

Last year while Deb Chebatoris was walking her two schnauzers in their own neighborhood they were suddenly and unexpectedly attacked by a larger, aggressive dog. Both dogs sustained injuries requiring treatment. While Deb was unhurt she understood that this could … Continue reading

In Honor of “Nails”

I was recently honored to work with the family of a retired police dog, “Nails”, who served the Ambridge police department from September 26, 2006 through April 6, 2009 with Sergeant Richard Heitzenrater. Nails was a Belgian Malinois who came … Continue reading

2012 Tribute Scroll

Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation Tribute Scroll I am pleased to bring you the third annual Tribute Scroll to you. This year we were able to break free from the Flash slideshow and create a smoother and more comprehensive presentation. The … Continue reading

Pet Memorial Sunday: The Doves

The first dove leads the way. As part of the Pet Memorial Sunday celebration with Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation, a small flock of white doves is released to symbolize letting our animal companions go. We each touched the first white … Continue reading

A Message from Deb

If I don’t return your phone call right away or seem as available as usual, I apologize in advance. I am handling a critical health issue with my parents and am often in the hospital or waiting for a health … Continue reading

The Pet First Aid Story: Donating Pet Oxygen Masks

First responders in Bethel Park Municipality are now better prepared for pet emergencies thanks to Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation and Pet Emergency Training, LLC. Two O2 Fur LifeTM kits were purchased with donations from people attending the free Pet First … Continue reading

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