LOSING a beloved pet can be heartbreaking, but planning ahead for the inevitable may help ease the difficult transition when the time comes.
One way to prepare is to tour a pet memorial facility so future decisions can be made calmly and clearly. Pet owners can do just that on June 2 when Until We Meet Again Pet Memorial Center opens its doors to the public. The open house runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4-839 West 1st Street, North Vancouver, and is hosted by Dogsafe Canine First Aid.
Visitors are invited to tour the facility, ask questions and browse remembrance items.
"My Rottweiler, Monty, passed away three months ago and having researched this special place ahead of time provided peace of mind," says Michelle Sevigny, creator of Dogsafe Canine First Aid. "I had no unanswered questions about his care after he died and I was able to focus on my immense grief."
Out of respect for the sensitive nature of the facility, and the resident office cat, dogs are requested to be left at home. For information, visit dogsafe.ca/communityprograms.html or contact Sevigny at 778-340-0855.
