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What is cremation?

Cremation is a specialized process by which intense heat is used to reduce the remains to a sandy ash. For thousands of years, in all parts of the world,cremation has been an accepted, and often preferred, alternative to burial. 

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When it’s time to say goodbye

The hardest part of loving a pet is knowing when to let go. When your pet’s quality of life is deteriorating, when he or she no longer shows interest in food, is in extreme pain, seems overly depressed or cannot control defecation or urination, it is time to do the truly loving thing and make a decision about helping them on their way. The Humane Society encourages you to schedule a euthanasia appointment with your veterinarian when the time comes. If you prefer, euthanasia can be performed at the shelter by appointment. At The Humane Society, you can choose to be with your pet during the euthanasia procedure, or you can leave your pet in the hands of our gentle, caring staff.

After your pet is gone

The Humane Society has been in the business of caring for animals in our community for more than 100 years. We care deeply about animals and know what a difficult time this is for you. At The Humane Society, you and your deceased pet are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. You can bring your deceased pet to the shelter any time during business hours and the ashes will be ready within two weeks.

Remembering your pet

Doing something special as a remembrance for your pet can help you cope with the often overwhelming grief of losing a beloved friend. Some ideas for remembering your pet are:

• Invite some friends to a memorial service. Your pet’s urn of ashes and a vase of flowers can serve as a focal point for sharing stories and photos of your pet. Memorial services can be comforting and provide a sense of closure. You may also discover how deeply your pet has touched the lives of others.

• Honor your pet with a tribute. A contribution to The Humane Soicety in your pet’s name will help provide homeless pets with a more hopeful future.

• Create a memorial for your pet. Incorporate your pet’s ashes into a memorial stone, plant a tree or garden where the ashes can be buried, or form a special niche in your home to display your pet’s urn.

For further information about The Humane Society’s cremation services, call us at: (253) 383-2733.

These and other cremation urn options for your pet’s ashes are available from Forever Pets