Pet Loss Support

Our Caring is in the Details

We understand the loss of your beloved companion may be one of the most devastating and painful experiences pet owners ever face. For many, such a loss is as traumatic as losing a family member or dear friend and can trigger an intense grieving process. We are here to support and help you through this process. We are always available to talk to and advise you.

We can also be a comforting resource for pet owners, whether answering your questions, helping you select keepsakes or listening, whatever you need, we’ll help you through this difficult time. We can refer you to numerous resources that will ease this challenging time for you as well.

What to do if your pet has passed away

1. As soon as your pet passes away place a large piece of plastic (possibly a plastic bag) or an absorbant pad under your pet’s head and rear end. It is possible that they may start to lose fluids.

2. You may wrap the body in your pet’s favorite blanket or place them in their bed. Remember that by wrapping the body in a blanket or towel these items may get soiled and you may end up disposing of them. We are not responsible to return these items to you. Placing the body on plastic with an absorbant pad will help keep your home and/or vehicle cleaner and more sanitary.

3. Keep your pet in a cool dry place and away from children or other pets.

4. Please remove any items that you would like to keep. These items would include ID tags and their collar. If they remain with your pet Loving Paws does not guarantee their return.

5. If your pet passes away please feel free to call us at 509-655-5110. If your pet is cool and dry there should not be any problems with your pet until we arrive. You may be able to keep your pet for up to 24 hours with little change in your pet’s condition. If this is something you are uncomfortable with please call and we can arrange for someone to come to your home as soon as possible. Loving Paws is available 24/7 to answer your call and help you.

Your pet will receive a stainless steel numbered tag that will remain with your pet throughout our entire care and is engraved with their name. Strict quality controls are followed each step of the way. With the Aquamation Service, the stainless steel ID tag issued will be returned to you and the number will match that on your pet’s release form.

Consider our Personal Keepsakes and Memorials when your pet passes away. These keepsakes are unique to your own cherished pet. They contain the defining characteristics that sets your pet apart from all other pets! There is a short window of time to take clay or ink nose and paw prints. We also offer fur clippings. Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like any of these additional Personal Keepsakes. There are a number of things we can do with your friends for our paw prints to make you a special keepsake such as prints jewelry. We try and emphasize that these items are only available for a short time. Once aquamation takes place it is impossible to obtain any of the precious keepsakes.