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For most of us, pets are far more than our furry companions or best friend, they are family, to the point that when it’s time to say the final goodbye, we will make sure they will be honored and commemorated the right way.

While there are many funeral rituals around the world that are explained by cultural differences, many would imagine that a typical funeral scene involves a coffin, people in black who are mourning and the general ambiance that is solemn and serious.

Most pet owners treat their furry companions like family. They sleep beside them, cuddle with them and treat them as their best friend. So when it comes to gift giving at Christmas time many of us spend almost as much on our pets as other family members.

The holidays are a time for families and friends to gather and celebrate. Seeing that empty chair at the dining table, where their loved one used to occupy, or doing the things you used to do together like picking up the Christmas tree and decorating the house, may be so difficult, that some people would just opt to not celebrate at all. To many the sadness and emptiness may be so hard to bear that they would prefer to curl up in a ball and despair.

No matter how safe we make the environment for our pets, there are still unseen dangers that can be unavoidable. Our pets can experience health complications such as cardiac arrest or choking, both of which can be fatal. Pets should always be treated immediately in this kind of circumstances.

It is a harsh reality that every pet owner must accept: you will probably outlive them, whether you like it or not. As pet owners, it’s both a blessing and a curse to put a stop to the suffering of our furry companions.

What happens after we die? For as back as we can trace our existence, we always have been fascinated with death and resurrection. Numerous philosophers and even literary masters - from Plato to George Orwell-  have tried to establish their own perspective on what really happens to humans after we face our own mortality. Yet, the vast empty space that was created by this intriguing inquiry is yet to be filled, and no one knows when and how.

We all know that all animals are cute. We can’t just resist the urge to adore them. From owls and elephants to dolphins and others, animal-themed charms are becoming a popular trend in jewelry. Before the weather cools off in the fall, check out the hottest trends in animal-themed jewelry this summer.

Today, we have the easy convenience of buying pets at a local pet shop or shelters. And thanks to vets and other animal experts, we also have more effective ways of treating our pets. Have you ever wondered where and how the ancient civilizations kept their pets? In this article, we will be going back in time to discover how pets were treated and cared for during the early years of civilization.

For most of the people around the world, dogs are part of our families, they are our pets and we love them dearly and would never hurt them. Most of the countries have strict laws against animal abuse and since animals have no voice of their own we fight for their rights every day. Unfortunately, in 11 countries around the world, dog meat industry is a huge business that kills over 25 million dogs each year and brings over $200.000.000 in profits. The 11 countries include  China, Indonesia, South Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Polynesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Arctic and Antarctic and two cantons in Switzerland.

When the time comes to say our final goodbyes to our beloved companion, for many of us  backyard burial in the presence of the family is how we envision our pet funeral. Some of us feel, that our pets deserve a fully arranged funeral service, just like we would do for humans. True enough, we always want the best for our pets. After a lifetime of caring for them, experiencing the unconditional love they give us and relationship like no other, it is obvious that many of us are willing to join this growing number of pet owners and take advantage of the services offered by the pet funeral business.

Pets are the best friends that will always be there for you. Having an animal in the house is more than just unconditional love and cuddles especially for children. Did you know that a child growing up with a pet could benefit their physical and mental development?

As human beings, we always like to plan ahead for an event that’s bound to happen in the future. We make plans for everyday small things,as well as for future events. Planning is a very  important part of our existence, it gives us the power of control over our lives,and also helps to avoid unnecessary surprises. Self-planning your funeral is no different.

We are all part of human race and regardless of which continent we live on, a or which language we speak or the diversity of our cultures, the love we feel for our families makes us all the same. Cultures  all over the world have a distinct  way of honoring their loved ones that passed through variety of traditions and  festivities.

So how did our dogs came to be in our homes, eating our food, sleeping in our beds and being considered as family ever happened? And when and why? Does that cute story of hunters falling in love with the wolf puppies and adapting them were true?

There’s no question about it, every family loves their pet—especially dogs! If you are thinking about getting one for your home, you may want to consider the following factors: your work commitments, your location, other priorities and much more. Taking care of an animal is a lot of work and could hurt your pockets in the long run.

People come in and out of our lives at various stages of our life. Some may leave unexpectedly and leave us feeling hurt. Others leave without explanation leaving you to question why. Some will say that goodbyes are an interim between future meetups, while others say goodbyes are for the long haul. Then there are those who say goodbye forever.