Pet Memorial Peternity Blog

Poetry for Grief Healing

I said to my soul, be still, and let the dark come upon you
Which shall be the darkness of God. . . .
So the darkness shall be the light, and the stillness the dancing.
— T. S. Eliot

Hand-Painted Ceramic Pet Urns

I'd like to introduce a new addition to the Peternity family -- Alyson Idrees of Chowtime Produtions!

Alyson was trained in Florence, Italy as a painter and has created a gorgeous line of pets urns that show off her amazing talents.

What I love about Alyson's pet cremation urns is that they are very upbeat, with vibrant colors and a bit of a sense of humor.

We all need some levity during our times of sorrow, and it's great to be able to look at the memorial that you've chosen for your pet and have it make your smile.

The latest addition to Alyson's collection is Tuscan Tails. These beauties have a lovely warmth about them, the perfect final resting place for your best friend.

Have a beautiful day,

Colleen

Animal Rescue: Help End Seal Slaughter

Add your name to the petition urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to end Canada's cruel seal hunt. Please forward the petition to your friends and family.

Every year in Canada, hundreds of thousands of baby harp seals are mercilessly slaughtered for their skins, and we want you to help get this cruel practice banned by signing PETA's seal petition. Watch the video to see more.

Canadian-born Pamela Anderson has joined PETA and animal activists worldwide in condemning the hunt.

"As a proud Canadian who frequently travels abroad," says Pamela, "I am alarmed that people are starting to see Canada as a country more beholden to a pack of greedy hunters and to the seal-skin 'fashion' whims of a few countries than to the massive international outcry against such a barbaric activity."

Please sign and forward the petition today.

Have a beautiful day,

Colleen

 

Children and Pet Loss

The loss of a pet is often the first experience that a child has with death. Sometimes it's hard to know how to explain to a child what has happened to their best friend. Of course there are age appropriate explanations, but it is still, not easy. I've struggled to explain to my three year old what the nearby cemetery really is (he's very curious about the "big park"), because I don't want to freak him out by explaining that people get buried in the ground. Their astute little minds are often very literal and I fear that this could conjure up some pretty scary thoughts for him.

Diane Pomerance, Ph.D., writer, teacher, counselor and animal lover has written several wonderful books on the subjects of death, pet loss and coping with these issues. Read on to hear her very helpful ideas on how to help children cope with losing their beloved pets and best friends.

A Cat in a Dog's Body?

Have you ever heard of an Ocicat? Named for its resemblance to the ocelot, the Ocicat is a new and still-rare breed of cat. The Ocicat has the temperament of a domestic animal, spots resembling a 'wild' cat and is often considered to have the spirit of a dog. Hence, a spotted dog in a cat's body!

Keeping Dogs, Cats & Children Safe on Easter

Easter Celebrations are supposed to be enjoyable. We prepare delicious food, arrange fun activities and gather together with our family and friends.

"But with all the joys of the Easter Holiday comes potential safety hazards which can hurt or kill a child, dog or cat," warns Debra Holtzman J.D, M.A, an internationally acclaimed safety and health expert and best-selling author of “The Safe Baby: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Home Safety” (Sentient Publications).

Although the list below sounds like common sense, some of these things are really easy to forget. Great reminders for a fun spring holiday . . .

The Healing Power of Pets

Did you know that pets are natural born healers? I think we all know that intuitively, but this is actually backed up by extensive scientific data. Read on . . .

Horse Slaughter - Some Valid Arguments

I'm a little late to the conversation, but the arguments below are so valuable that I wanted to post them. Thank you Juli Thorsen for some great closing questions. If you're a horse lover/owner, you'll probably enjoy reading Juli's blog Horse Talk on a regular basis. She facilitates some great conversations.

Pets Bring Healing to Baby Boomers

It is common knowledge that laughter is healing, that beauty uplifts us and that nature elevates our spirit and brings us a sense of calmness, comfort and well-being. Did you also know that our animal companions are natural born healers who, with their playful antics, spontaneity, purity of spirit, vulnerability and unconditional love and forgiveness offer us a link to the natural world from which we have all evolved and reconnect us to a world beyond technology and full of spirituality and grace?

The Circle of Life and Pet Loss

Around every circle another can be drawn. There is no end in nature, but every end is a beginning. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Have a beautiful day,

Colleen