Often in conversations with families we talk about saying goodbye to their pet. These “rites of passing” could loosely be equated to a human funeral rite where people gather to remember the life lived and bequeath their loved one on … Continue reading
Recently I learned the term “rainbow baby” from an acquaintance who had just suffered the loss of a miscarriage and is hoping to experience the joy of another child–her “rainbow baby” that brightens life after the terrible storm of the … Continue reading
The idea of planting something that will live and grow long beyond your loss to memorialize your loved pet warms the heart with a vision of a blooming tree or shrub or a flower bed that constantly renews itself. And … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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