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Beloved family pets receive TLC at Fairwinds in Phoenix
When you sat down to watch “Marley & Me” and fell in love with that adorable pup, you knew what was coming, right? You had tissues on hand, because you just knew. As pet lovers, we know that our pets will bring us joy, companionship and unconditional love every single day of their lives. But, there will come a day – the day we don’t like to think about – when we will celebrate our beloved pet’s life and mourn their passing.
Many of us prefer to stay in a state of denial, but having somewhere to turn when our pet is facing his last days can be invaluable. So if you do nothing else, read this article and bookmark it. Save the information so that when that day arrives you can remember your pet in a way that resonates with you, and you will know that your pet is treated with kindness and respect as he is laid to rest.
Mary Rauchwarter manages Fairwinds in Phoenix, providing all of the services that a funeral home for humans does, and then some. Mary has made a career of caring for others in her 25 years in nursing, and now through her personal attention to pets and their owners. Mary personally handles everything at Fairwinds, from being on call 24/7, jumping into the customized van to pick up a pet from a veterinarian’s office or home, to lovingly placing the animal in a basket with blankets and favorite toys, to documenting single animal cremation and preparing keepsakes for the family.
Memorial services are available at Fairwinds. Mary grooms the pets, talking to them every step of the way, placing them in a basket or bed for viewing at the service. Family, friends and other pets are welcome at the service, and Fairwinds will provide clergy if requested. Pet owners often find that being able to have a last memory of their pet resting in peace, surrounded by loved ones is extremely comforting. Pets are placed in refrigeration rather than being frozen, and this gives pet owners time to return to see their pet as many times as they need to for up to ten days.
Even if you choose a simple cremation for your pet, you may find comfort in the fact that absolutely every cremation at Fairwinds is individual, which sets Fairwinds apart from the facilities used by many vets. Owners receive a hair clipping tied in a ribbon, and a ceramic “memory heart” as part of the cremation service. The animal is cremated with the inner piece of the heart, which is then reunited with the outer piece, representing pet and owner’s hearts together again.
Fairwinds has provided their services for all types of pets: dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and turtles. Grief counseling is also available, and Mary herself is dedicated to helping pet owners deal with their loss in any way she can. Nothing at Fairwinds is hidden; owners are welcomed at every stage of the process, and every step of your pet’s journey is documented.
Fairwinds offers a huge selection of urns and keepsakes. There are woven wall hangings made from a pet’s photo, pawprint impressions, remains jewelry, granite urns with etchings done by a local artist, and many more items for any budget and personal preference.
Fairwinds offers a unique service to Valley pet owners, and is well worth investigating. Mary is passionate about what she does, and is happy to help pet owners navigate the many options available to them when planning for their pet’s final journey.
Contact information:
Fairwinds
3015 W. Clarendon, Phoenix, AZ 85017
602-279-7387
www.fairwinds-forever.com
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