December 20th, 2014
Shaw Pet Hospitals in Victoria BC no longer recommends private pet cremation
As a result of recent concerns about this industry and until an assured and ethical provider can be found, Shaw Pet Hospitals will no longer offer or recommend private pet cremations.
May 5th, 2014
How to cope with the loss of your beloved companion.....
Losing a pet hurts. It's OK to grieve.
May 3rd, 2014
I walked into the BC SPCA/Victoria branch one day after work. It was love at first sight...my life changed forever
February 17th, 2014
When the time comes, create a living legacy for your furry family member.
February 14th, 2014
Pet Loss Care Memorial Center donates a Memorial to the VicPD K-9 Unit
February 6th, 2014
The first pet crematorium/aquamation center honoured for sustaining the environment.
Green Business of the Year Award
Vancouver Island's best businesses were honoured at the 14th annual Business Excellence Awards.
December 2nd, 2013
Always ready to give comfort and a tender look . . .
Lucy's first 2 years of her life were rough...found in a high kill shelter in Southern California, she was saved by good samaritans from Vancouver BC.
December 1st, 2013
Saying Goodbye to a Devoted Companion - help for people whose pets have died.
When Jon Katz first brought Orson home, he couldnīt predict how this boisterous border collie would change his life, most notably by inspiring him to buy Bedlam Farm.
September 26th, 2013
An Okmulgee County deputy found more than 40 animals burning in the street.
People who have paid to have their animals' memory live on are learning that their dogs and cats may not have been properly cremated.
An Okmulgee County deputy found more than 40 animals burning in the street.
July 27th, 2013
Do you know someone who has just lost a beloved family pet?
When someone we love loses a special companion animal, we may not be sure what we can do to help. If anything, we feel helpless, since we know thereīs nothing we can do to bring the pet back. We canīt take away the pain of the loss. We have no answer to the question, “Why?”
July 1st, 2013
Eco-friendly living memorial .... create a remembrance planting to express your love.
A tree or plant is a living memorial - a way to express love that has not ended with death.
April 25th, 2013
Mary McQueen and Luigi the Lovebird
Luigi is a10-year old peach-faced lovebird whose favourite pastime is shredding paper. His owner, Mary McQueen, describes him as “an avian artisan” because his beak precisely pierces through paper with sewing machine precision.
April 20th, 2013
Canada's #1 Police Dog Team
Cst. Jon Zielinski & Zeke
While all service dogs hold a special place in the hearts of dog lovers, it is police dogs that reign supreme. The reason involves a combination of impeccable training and selfless effort while in the midst of potentially life-threatening danger.
April 18th, 2013
End-of-life planning for pets offers new options.
Victoria is home to the first pet funeral home in the world that offers alkaline hydrolysis or “aquamation” services.
April 6th, 2013
Another sad story that could have been avoided had the veterinary clinic done their due diligence . . .
“I talked to the guy who does the cremation,” said Dr. Kahlon, “and he said the furnace was on for a long time, thatīs why the ashes from 130 pounds ended up in a smaller box.”
A second employee chimed in with further explanation and said, “Six hours in a high pressure furnace.”
March 17th, 2013
Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party, views pets as part of the family
Victoria-Cate and Spunky
Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party, views pets as part of the family
February 24th, 2013
VICTORIA, BC Canada, February 2013
North Americ'a first pet memorial center to offer Aquamation, the environmentally friendly alternative to flame based cremation.
February 19th, 2013
“It is Macci. It feels good in your hand.”
The sun still shines on Macci
Macciīs idea of the perfect day was to head off to Thetis Lake where “He would scour the shore from the second I let him out of the car and find old balls, noodles, volleyballs, soccer balls, kongs, bathing suits, you name it, he came out of the bush with it and was very happy.”
December 22nd, 2012
Channeling Basil Fawlty
Malcolm and his Burmese feline, Basil Fawlty
Like the character on the 70īs British sit-com, Fawlty Towers, Basilīs antics and intensity generally bring on troubles, much to the amusement of his owner, Malcolm Howard.
December 20th, 2012
A basic Animal First Aid course will teach you how to recognize signs and symptoms that may signal illness.
Eileen Smith (r) instructing the Walks and Wags First Aid Class
Whether it is a torn dewclaw while romping with the neighbourīs dog, ingesting some prescription medication that has fallen on the floor, or heatstroke, many of our pets will need first aid assistance at some point in their lives.
December 18th, 2012
Anja is a rare dog, one of two Stabyhouns on Vancouver Island and one of about 250 in North America.
Anja being coy for the camera
If you frequent the dog walking areas in Victoria you might be lucky enough to come across Anja while out for her daily exercise with her owner. Why lucky? Anja is a rare dog, one of two Stabyhouns on Vancouver Island and one of about 250 in North America.
October 23rd, 2012
When, if ever, is the right time?
Image: Janie Airey/Getty
There is no shortage of books chronicling the lives of much-loved dogs, but The Last Walk is different in that, as well as being a memoir of the final year of Pierceīs dog Ody, it asks difficult questions about when, if ever, it is right to “put an animal out of its misery”.
September 25th, 2012
Viral Photo Captures Attention and Hearts All Over the World
19 year old Schoep being cradled in his fatherīs arms earlier this week in Lake Superior. Schoep falls asleep every night when he is carried into the lake.
September 15th, 2012
Vancouver Island's much loved CTV anchor Hudson Mack shares time with us...
Hudson Mack with Sophie & Taco
Standing in the park our attention is caught by a little dog streaking by in a flash. Whatever it was that caught her interest, she soon changes her mind and races back to meet up with her pal, a lovely Airedale. And nearby, their owner, Hudson Mack, smiles as he oversees their antics.
September 10th, 2012
Penny Stone & BCSPCA
Penny Stone getting her morning cuddle!
Imagine arriving at work at 7 a.m., only to find somebody has left a cardboard box of kittens or puppies at the front door.
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