Pets Remembered Blog

The sorrow experienced when a beloved feline friend passes can be extremely difficult to bear, but no one should expect you to simply forget and move on with your life. Remembrance is an important part of the grieving process, focusing on all the happy moments spent together and bringing solace in the time of loss. There are many ways to pay a tribute to your pet in recognition of all they have meant and continue to mean to you and many have found comfort in placing a cat collar plaque in the spot where they have been laid to rest, or their cremains have been scattered. A memorial plaque will mark a special place where you can visit whenever you feel the need for quiet reflection, in recognition that although your cat companion may no longer be physically present, they will always have a place in your heart. Pets Remembered has many cat memorial ideas and are always available to give impartial advice on which will best suit your wishes to commemorate your pe...

The heartache experienced when the life of a beloved pet comes to an end should never be underestimated, but when this is the loss of a support pet this brings many other emotions. We tend to think of the assistance provided by a canine companion, but in fact the need for pet support can also be provided by our feline friends for those coping with emotional disorders or loneliness. So how do you overcome the conflict of recognising the love and loyalty given by your beloved service animal or therapy pet when they are no longer physically with you and the need for a pet who will provide essential support? A pet memorial can help to ease the loss, by openly demonstrating to yourself and others that they continue to have a special place in your heart. Friends or family may refer to replacing your pet, but this shouldn't be seen as replacement. Welcoming a new member into your home won't be a betrayal and your new support pet will have their own unique personal...

The loss of any pet is a distressing experience, but when a support animal passes this can be emotionally overwhelming. They may well have been your link to the outside world, providing not only companionship but also a means of reducing any limitation in performing daily tasks and social interaction. The first thing you are likely to be asked is 'are you going to replace them', as if this is all you need to do in order to move on with your life. At Pets Remembered the bond between the pet and custodian is very much respected as a bond that can't be broken with the passing. A pet memorial can help to ease the loss by marking the unconditional love the pet has given during their lifetime with you. Although for many the choice of whether to share a life with another pet can be left until it feels right to do so, if you need help to continue with your physical or emotional independence it may not be practical to wait. This can result in feelings of guil...