Angie Mader 2003-2015
Angie came to us through my job, at an animal hospital where I was working at the time as a manager. My boss and managing veterinarian bred English Labrador Retrievers for guide dogs. We had a month previously adopted Cyndi from her, a 1-1/2 year old black female returned by a former owner. Cyndi was […]
Butterfly Ears
Sue Rosati We first met Sassy one Christmas Eve, when we gathered with the family to celebrate the holiday. She was owned by my brother’s sister-in-law, Mary, who had recently become widowed with two small children. Mary adopted the two month old beagle mix in an attempt to fill a void for her seven year […]
Hershey
Hershey, my beautiful daughter (bird) passed away on June 19th, at the age of 16. I will never forget her or that joy she brought me. I welcomed Hershey (full name Bonnie Colleen Joyce Alex Cahill Hershey, first three names after some old friends of mine, Alex Cahill after Walker’s, same as my male cockatiel, […]
Losing a Pet, Grieving a Loss or Palliative Care During the Holidays
The holiday season, from Thanksgiving through the New Year, with all the extra social time and expectations can be a jumble of tears and anger if you are anticipating a loss or grieving a loss. Caretaking is often sad and difficult work. Palliative care for a critically ill or terminally ill pet can be a […]
IN LOVING MEMORY
Cyndi “Licker” 2002-2017 We adopted Cyndi when she was 1-1/2 years old in February 2004, from a veterinarian that I worked for in Ohio. She was bred to be a service dog, but had a congenital hip malformation. Cyndi had more than the typical Labrador Retriever boisterous personality! My husband immediately fell in love with […]
A Remembrance You Can Cuddle
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Event is Sunday, September 9, 2018 For more information, contact: Deb Chebatoris at 412-220-7800 Bernadette Kazmarski at 412-429-9553 or bernadettekazmarski@comcast.net Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation website at www.ccpc.ws. HI-RES PHOTOS: I can also provide many hi-res photos for print or web of the dove release, the tent with attendees (from the […]
In remembrance of Mojo
By April Minech Photo credits: Kim Lenz, Behind the Lenz Photography Working in a shelter gives you the chance to meet and help lots of animals. One day a big black dog came in that scared even the seasoned workers, so of course I had to meet him. When I looked into his eyes, I […]
IN LOVING MEMORY
Cleo Mader April 2006 – November 2019 We found Cleo along with 8 littermates and her injured Mother in the backwoods of Maine. I was working as a veterinary technician at the time, so I took her and her family into work for care. We stitched up her mother and all the kittens received testing […]
Jefferson Memorial
There is a special place in the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh that is open, cozy, and tranquil respite from the bustle of the surrounding community. Affording beatific vistas of rolling hills and wooden glens that wrap around friendly nearby neighborhoods. Jefferson Memorial Cemetery has provided a a peaceful resting place since 1929 when it was […]
Remembering Aurelie
By Joanna Roberts Aurelie (French for blond) started out her life in a pet store. She was purchased as a Christmas present for someone. Her pet parent came to realize that she didn’t like other dogs. And they sadly surrendered her to a French Bulldog Rescue. When I saw her on the rescue site with […]