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Sep012015Erika Peterson
I can’t seem to get over the grief of my pet’s death and the guilt I feel for having him euthanized. Is this normal? What do I do?
inYes, this is perfectly normal. You know how important your pet was to you while he was alive. How could…
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Sep012015Erika Peterson
I’ve heard that other pets in the household will grieve when one dies. Is that true and what can I do to help them?
inEven if your other pets do not seem to be emotionally close to the one that has died, they are…
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Sep012015Erika Peterson
Can you cremate horses?
inUnfortunately, no. We can only bury them. Our incinerators are rated for 250 pounds.
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Sep012015Erika Peterson
I don’t live here permanently and want to take the ashes back home to scatter them. Will there be a problem taking them on the plane?
inThis is something only your particular airline can answer. They often require supporting paper work from Willowrock or your vet…
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Sep012015Erika Peterson
Can I stay for the cremation and take my pet’s ashes home with me?
inNo. The process takes up to four hours, not including cool down time for the incinerator. It is best to…
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Sep012015Erika Peterson
Can I get any ashes back if I have my pet communally cremated?
inNo. When pets are communally cremated, the resulting ashes are a mix of all the pets, and there is no…
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Sep012015Erika Peterson
Can I bring objects to decorate my pet’s grave?
inWe allow some decorations, but they must be approved by us to assure that they are not unsuitable in any…
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Sep012015Erika Peterson
If I privately bury my pet, do I have to buy a headstone?
inNo, you don’t have to but we encourage you to do so – an unmarked grave is a lonely sight. …
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Sep012015Erika Peterson
If I leave my pet at the vets to be communally buried, can I visit its grave later?
inAs the communal plots are not marked in any way, we would not be sure which one contained your pet. …
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Sep012015Erika Peterson
What is the difference between private and communal burial?
inWith a private burial, only your pet is buried in the plot. The plots are numbered so you know exactly…