626-466-2280 (text/vm)
Pet Parent Grief Line from West Coast Memorial 1-844-472-9588 (24/7)
ASPCA Pet Loss Helpline
877-GRIEF-10 (877-474-3310)
Cornell University College of Veterinary Pet Support Hotline
607-253-3932
Pinellas County Animal Foundation
727-397-PETS (727-397-1387)
Tufts University Pet Support Hotline, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
508-839-7966
University of Tennessee
865-755-8839
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement has a comprehensive list of books about grief, pet loss, and childrens books on the topic of pet loss.
The pet loss support page has links to all things related to pet loss including ways to memorialize your pet, recommended reading, links to counselors and pet loss groups and urns
The Tacoma Glassblowing Studio offers a variety of handmade glass memorial products incorporating a small amount of your pets ashes.
Carolyn at Sacred Embers creates custom glass pieces incorporating ash from your departed pet or loved one.
I am a fan of supporting artists and there is a vast amount of custom pet urns on Etsy. You can also find grave markers and memorial jewelry.
Marci Rasmussen is a local Tacoma artist and animal lover. She paints your pet from a photo onto a slice of wood and brings them to life. She incorporates some of their favorite things in the backgrounds. Find her on etsy MarciRasmussenArt
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Have a question or need to schedule an appointment? Text or call 626-466-2280 Messages are returned during business hours.
In the Summer of 2024 I was interviewed by the local public television to talk about at home end of life care for pets. Big thanks to Sylvia and Sarah for taking part! And to Dr. Hite from The Good Life for Pets. I hate being recorded but I wanted to spread the word about this option.
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