Opening our hearts to a new pet is a jubilant time. You may want to gather your family and friends around to hold a ceremony to welcome and name your pet. This ceremony provides an opportunity to share what it really means to you to have this new pet in your home.

When we lose a pet, there are many feelings of grief stirred in us. Our experience often feels as if we have lost a human member of our family. This final celebration of our pet can be a healing time of comfort that helps us get in touch with our feelings and needs at this critical time.