Join us as we celebrate National Pet Memorial Day honoring our pets both past and present. Held each year on the Second Sunday in September, this event was established more than 40 years ago by the International Association Of Pet Cemeteries & Crematories (IAOPCC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the standards, ethics, and professionalism of pet cemeteries and crematories around the world
WAYS TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PET MEMORIAL DAY
Remember a beloved pet
Whether there’s a picture tacked to your wall, a home video of your dog playing with your child, or an old collar still hanging with a leash at the back door, there are many ways people retain keepsakes of their lost furry family member. Pull out the picture, watch the home video, or find the collar in that memory box, or talk about what made Snowball such a good kitty for all those years.
Reach out to a friend who lost a pet
The acute loss of a good pet is incredibly difficult to get through. Bring them a stuffed animal with their pet’s name on a collar, bake them cookies, or send a card or flowers. The little gestures of support become incredibly valuable in times of loss.
Love your pets a little extra today
It’s a great day to appreciate the furry friends that are still by your side. Love on your pets just a little harder today. Buy them a new toy or treat, or take them to the vet to get a checkup. You’ll want them healthy and happy as long as possible! Pets can’t tell us when they’re sick, so it’s up to us to read their signs! Nothing is sadder than losing a pet to something preventable. While some mourn their favorite pets today, make sure your good boy or girl gets to the vet to make sure everything is shipshape.
