Give a Pet Sympathy Card to a Grieving Owner

[ashley ross]

With so many of us owning a pet these days it's natural for us to
understand someone's loss of their beloved animal.
Hallmark one of the leading Pet sympathy card publishers has been
printing these cards since 1984. One of their releases states that
"Almost six in 10 American households include a pet, compared to one
in three that includes a child. No wonder that dogs and cats are more
than mere companions - they're part of the family"
They go on further to comment.. "According to research by the Animal
Hospital Association, 79 percent of pet owners give holiday or
birthday presents to their pets. More than half of dog owners (55
percent) view themselves as the parents of their pets, and some 62
percent sign cards and letters from themselves and the pet". It's
little wonder then they rose to the challenge of creating a special
category to enable friends and relatives to send their condolences on
the loss of such a beloved 'family member'. The Pet Sympathy Card
category has reached new heights of interest....

http://groups.google.com/group/dogfoodmave

[Diogenes]

On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:43:23 -0700 (PDT), ashley ross

Post by ashley ross
With so many of us owning a pet these days it's natural for us to
understand someone's loss of their beloved animal.
Hallmark one of the leading Pet sympathy card publishers has been
printing these cards since 1984. One of their releases states that
"Almost six in 10 American households include a pet, compared to one
in three that includes a child. No wonder that dogs and cats are more
than mere companions - they're part of the family"
They go on further to comment.. "According to research by the Animal
Hospital Association, 79 percent of pet owners give holiday or
birthday presents to their pets. More than half of dog owners (55
percent) view themselves as the parents of their pets, and some 62
percent sign cards and letters from themselves and the pet". It's
little wonder then they rose to the challenge of creating a special
category to enable friends and relatives to send their condolences on
the loss of such a beloved 'family member'. The Pet Sympathy Card
category has reached new heights of interest....
http://groups.google.com/group/dogfoodmave

Mary Pat Corder is an accomplished artist and poet. When her beloved
dog died she painted this memorial and wrote the poem that goes with
it. Mary Pat is also my younger sister.

www.marypatcorder.com/dogs/waiting_at_heaven_s_gate_2_copy.jpg


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Diogenes (***@hotmail.com)

The wars are long, the peace is frail
The madmen come again . . . .

[Diane Koers]

That's very nice. We just lost our 16 1/2 year old Yorkie about 6 weeks
ago....

Diane

Post by Diogenes
On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:43:23 -0700 (PDT), ashley ross

Post by ashley ross
With so many of us owning a pet these days it's natural for us to
understand someone's loss of their beloved animal.
Hallmark one of the leading Pet sympathy card publishers has been
printing these cards since 1984. One of their releases states that
"Almost six in 10 American households include a pet, compared to one
in three that includes a child. No wonder that dogs and cats are more
than mere companions - they're part of the family"
They go on further to comment.. "According to research by the Animal
Hospital Association, 79 percent of pet owners give holiday or
birthday presents to their pets. More than half of dog owners (55
percent) view themselves as the parents of their pets, and some 62
percent sign cards and letters from themselves and the pet". It's
little wonder then they rose to the challenge of creating a special
category to enable friends and relatives to send their condolences on
the loss of such a beloved 'family member'. The Pet Sympathy Card
category has reached new heights of interest....
http://groups.google.com/group/dogfoodmave

Mary Pat Corder is an accomplished artist and poet. When her beloved
dog died she painted this memorial and wrote the poem that goes with
it. Mary Pat is also my younger sister.
www.marypatcorder.com/dogs/waiting_at_heaven_s_gate_2_copy.jpg
----
The wars are long, the peace is frail
The madmen come again . . . .

[Sparrow]

(((Diane))), so sorry to hear about your loss (((HUGS))) I lost my
dog Cupid of almost 12 years from Cancer on 11/01/06. The grieving was
so bad, my health seriously deteriorated over the next few months...I
truly believe you can die of a broken heart. I thought the best way
to honour her memory, was to adopt/give my heart to a shelter dog that
might not be on this planet if not for us. I adopted a wonderful new
furbaby (Aeriel) from a rescue group in May 2007. She is 16 months
old now, and is the happiest dog (or human) i've ever met. I diddn't
save Aeriel, she saved me. She brought laughter and joy back into my
life, and though I still cry over the loss of Cupid at times, Aeriel
is always there to kiss away my tears, and make me laugh. I am so
blessed to have her.
I will keep you in my prayers during your time of mourning. If
there's anything I can do, please feel free to E-mail me.
Luv, Sparrow ~/~ & Aeriel puppy *sends feel better kisses*

Post by Diane Koers
That's very nice. We just lost our 16 1/2 year old Yorkie about 6 weeks
ago....
Diane

Post by Diogenes
On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:43:23 -0700 (PDT), ashley ross

Post by ashley ross
With so many of us owning a pet these days it's natural for us to
understand someone's loss of their beloved animal.
Hallmark one of the leading Pet sympathy card publishers has been
printing these cards since 1984. One of their releases states that
"Almost six in 10 American households include a pet, compared to one
in three that includes a child. No wonder that dogs and cats are more
than mere companions - they're part of the family"
They go on further to comment.. "According to research by the Animal
Hospital Association, 79 percent of pet owners give holiday or
birthday presents to their pets. More than half of dog owners (55
percent) view themselves as the parents of their pets, and some 62
percent sign cards and letters from themselves and the pet". It's
little wonder then they rose to the challenge of creating a special
category to enable friends and relatives to send their condolences on
the loss of such a beloved 'family member'. The Pet Sympathy Card
category has reached new heights of interest....
http://groups.google.com/group/dogfoodmave

Mary Pat Corder is an accomplished artist and poet. When her beloved
dog died she painted this memorial and wrote the poem that goes with
it. Mary Pat is also my younger sister.
www.marypatcorder.com/dogs/waiting_at_heaven_s_gate_2_copy.jpg
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[Sparrow]

I REMEMBER CUPID

(In Memory of beloved pets who are gone, but not forgotten.)

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying. You found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour your tea,
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today. Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It's possible for me to be so near you every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning
and say "Good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.

LINK:
http://crossdaily.com/inspiration/iremember

(((Diane))), so sorry to hear about your loss (((HUGS)))  I lost my
dog Cupid of almost 12 years from Cancer on 11/01/06. The grieving was
so bad, my health seriously deteriorated over the next few months...I
truly believe you can die of a broken heart.   I thought the best way
to honour her memory, was to adopt/give my heart to a shelter dog that
might not be on this planet if not for us.  I adopted a wonderful new
furbaby (Aeriel) from a rescue group in May 2007.  She is 16 months
old now, and is the happiest dog (or human) i've ever met. I diddn't
save Aeriel, she saved me.  She brought laughter and joy back into my
life, and though I still cry over the loss of Cupid at times, Aeriel
is always there to kiss away my tears, and make me laugh.  I am so
blessed to have her.
I will keep you in my prayers during your time of mourning.  If
there's anything I can do, please feel free to E-mail me.
Luv, Sparrow ~/~ & Aeriel puppy *sends feel better kisses*

Post by Diane Koers
That's very nice. We just lost our 16 1/2 year old Yorkie about 6 weeks
ago....
Diane

Post by Diogenes
On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:43:23 -0700 (PDT), ashley ross

Post by ashley ross
With so many of us owning a pet these days it's natural for us to
understand someone's loss of their beloved animal.
Hallmark one of the leading Pet sympathy card publishers has been
printing these cards since 1984. One of their releases states that
"Almost six in 10 American households include a pet, compared to one
in three that includes a child. No wonder that dogs and cats are more
than mere companions - they're part of the family"
They go on further to comment.. "According to research by the Animal
Hospital Association, 79 percent of pet owners give holiday or
birthday presents to their pets. More than half of dog owners (55
percent) view themselves as the parents of their pets, and some 62
percent sign cards and letters from themselves and the pet". It's
little wonder then they rose to the challenge of creating a special
category to enable friends and relatives to send their condolences on
the loss of such a beloved 'family member'. The Pet Sympathy Card
category has reached new heights of interest....
http://groups.google.com/group/dogfoodmave

Mary Pat Corder is an accomplished artist and poet. When her beloved
dog died she painted this memorial and wrote the poem that goes with
it. Mary Pat is also my younger sister.
www.marypatcorder.com/dogs/waiting_at_heaven_s_gate_2_copy.jpg
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