You would never think to leave any deceased human member of your family at the doctor's office or hospital, so take the time to provide decent after death care for the one member of the family that has given you unconditional love, "with no strings attached".

1. Why wasn't I given other options besides clinic disposal; ie. animal control disposal, landfill, rendering?

2. How can I be sure I am getting my pet and only my pet's cremains returned to me if I choose cremation?

The information provided here should be helpful in answering those questions and provide you with the peace fo mind you deserve.

In most states there are few, if any, regulations or laws covering the disposition of pet animal bodies. IT IS THE PET OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY to arrange for after death care of their pets.

Many veterinarians act as middlemen contracting animal body disposal service to companies such as; rendering, animal control or landfill operators. Many veterinarians are now using pet cemeteries cremation services for the removal of deceased animals from their clinics. It is up to YOU, THE PET OWNER, to decide if the service used by your vet is acceptable to YOU. If not, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND RIGHT to take your pet, or have your pet handled by someone of your choosing.

Do not accept vague answers

1 Does your service provide full after death care including; full service cemetery, on site cremations, caskets, urns, and memorials?

2 May I inspect the facilities where my pet's after care will be performed?

3 Can you guarantee that my pet will be cremated?

4 If I choose and pay for a private cremation, will my pet be the only one cremated during the cycle and will I receive a written guarantee that states such?

5 Can my pet's cremains be returned to me within 72 hours or sooner ?

6 May I be present before and during my pet's private cremation?

7 If I choose a group cremation, can I be guaranteed by pet will not end up in a landfill or at a rendering or fertilizer plant?

8 If my pet is group cremated, what happens to the cremains?

9 If my pets cremains are scattered my I visit the location?

10 If the service you are using cannot guarantee in writing all or any service they offer, why should I trust my pet's after care to you?

Throughout the U.S. there are many Pet Cemeteries and Crematories offering their services to the general public. Use this guide to check them out!

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