After care
Making the decision of what to do after your pet has passed can be just as difficult as making the decision to say goodbye. Below are some of the options included in your visit. Also please scroll down for more information on burial and cremation.
Below are some of the aftercare options I provide at no additional cost
Euthabag
The euthabag is a lovely way to place your pets remains, the bags are non biodegrabable and leakproof meaning your pets remains will always be safe. Each bag can be personalised with hand written messages and drawings.
Ink paw and nose prints
These are the more traditional prints that are offered. These will be taken on some lovely card to make a beautiful keepsake.
You can choose whether you would like paw prints, nose prints or both.
Hair Clippings
I can take some hair clippings once your pet has passed and present them in this lovely glass bottle with a rainbow paw charm for you to keep.
Clay prints
Clay prints can make a lovely keepsake of your pets paw. These are made from air dried clay so can easily be done during our visit.
Paw print on canvas
A slightly different presentation to the traditional paw print, these are made with children's washable paints and you can choose what colour you would like. All prints come with their own mini easel to display them.
Fur clipping keyrings
A slightly different presentation for fur clippings, these lovely keyring pouches with a window that you can place some hair clippings in and they can always be by your side.
Aftercare Options
Please note as a fully mobile practice I can not offer cold storage so if you are requiring cremation this may need to be scheduled around the crematoriums availability.
Cremation has to be arranged seperately to our appointment either through your own vet or through one of the local crematoriums.
Depending on my schedule for the day I can sometimes offer transportation to either a local crematorium or your own vet but only with prior arrangements in place, which will be discussed at the time of booking.
Communal Pet Cremation
Communal Pet Cremation is where several pets are cremated together and as such no ashes are returned. This may also be a more affordable option for those wishing to cremate but would not like their pets ashes returned.
Please note no local crematorium offers this service and if you would prefer this option you would need to arrange this through your own vet.
Your own vet will be able to provide you costings for this service.
Individual Pet Cremation
Individual cremation means your pet will be cremated individually and their ashes will be returned to you.
This is a more expensive option as only your pet is cremated at one time to ensure it is only your pets ashes that are returned to you.
There are a few options for individual cremation, you can arrange this through your own vet practice, or through one of the local crematoriums.
Pricing on individual cremation is dependant on the size of your pet and how you would like their ashes presented to you.
Home Burial
If you choose to bury your pet I can provide a euthabag to you at no extra cost.
Under UK law legislation last updated in 2013, you are permitted to bury animals within the grounds of your own home, subject to certain conditions:
You must own, not rent, the land where the pet is buried. The pet must not be buried near any water sources. There must be two feet of earth above the pet in heavy soils, and three feet in lighter soils. The pet’s remains must not be hazardous to human health.
Pet Loss Support
"How Lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" - A. A. Milne
You are not alone in your grief and I am here to support you through your pets transition. Loosing a pet or anticipating the loss of a pet is a heart breaking time and this is when you need support the most.
Tails of Love
Angel Wings Group
Sometimes you just need to speak to someone who understands the pain. Maybe you want to share a memory or a picture with someone who understands.
For this reason I have created a private facebook group called "Tails of Love Angel Wings" This is a safe space where you can process your grief with others who understand.
Whether your loss was recent or it was some time ago, everyone is welcome into this safe space.
Tails of Love
Memorial Walks
Starting this May I have created a monthly "walk in memory" this will be held in different locations around the Highlands and Moray where we can come together and go for a walk.
Join us for a peaceful walk, going at your own pace and meeting with other families who are also navigating pet loss. Together we can chat and share memories, talk about how we are feeling or just enjoy the company in silence surrounded by people who understand.
