I Loved You Best by Jim Willis

So this is where we part, My Friend,
and you'll run on, around the bend,
gone from sight, but not from mind,
new pleasures there you'll surely find.

I will go on, I'll find the strength,
life measures quality, not its length.
One long embrace before you leave,
share one last look, before I grieve.

There are others, that much is true,
but they be they, and they aren't you.
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,
will remember well all you've taught.

Your place I'll hold, you will be missed,
the fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
take with you this...I loved you best.

“A Lasting Memory”


Options

There are three options available for caring for your pet’s remains. We encourage you to carefully consider which is most appropriate for your situation and most respectful for your pet’s memory. Your thoughtful selection will provide you and your family with greater peace of mind in years to come as you reflect on the memory of your lost pet.
 

Private Cremation

A private cremation is a respectful method of final disposition. You can have peace of mind knowing that your pet has been cared for…and a lasting memorial to keep in your home, or dispersed of in a special place you and your pet shared together.

Your pet’s cremains are placed in a container and returned to you. A variety of beautiful, specialized urns as a memorial for your beloved pet are also available for purchase.
 

 

Modified Private Cremation

Modified private cremations are a respectful yet more economical method than private cremations.  Your pet is joined by one or two others during cremation, each in their own enclosure.

 

Your pet’s cremains are placed in a container and returned to you. A variety of beautiful, specialized urns as a memorial for your beloved pet are also available for purchase.

Group Cremation

Group cremations are a respectful method that is most economical for the final disposition of your pet. Several pets are cremated together and there is no return of the cremains.

 

Cremation Prices

Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, Ferrets, Large Birds, and Iguanas:

 

Private
	Euthanasia	Cremation	Total
0-50#	$55.00	$150.00	$205.00
51-100#	$60.00	$160.00	$220.00
101#+	$70.00	$175.00	$245.00

 

Modified Private
	Euthanasia	Cremation	Total
0-50#	$55.00	$75.00	$130.00
51-100#	$60.00	$80.00	$140.00
101#+	N/A - See Private Price

 

Group
	Euthanasia	Cremation	Total
0-50#	$55.00	$30.00	$85.00
51-100#	$60.00	$35.00	$95.00
101#+	N/A - See Private Price

Rats, Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, and Small Birds:
 

Euthanasia	Group Cremation	Total
$30.00	$10.00	$40.00

 

Euthanasia	Modified Private Cremation	Total
$30.00	$75.00	$105.00

 

Please contact the shelter at (262) 677-4388 for more information.

Rainbow Bridge ~ Author Unknown

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor.
Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again,
just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing;

they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers.

Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass,

his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet,

you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.

The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head,

and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,

so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....