Daisy reflects on national Pet Memorial Day

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Today I am feeling a little bit melancholy. That’s because yesterday was national Pet Memorial Day, which is observed on the second Sunday of September. This is a special day to honor and remember all the wonderful cats and dogs who came before.

This is my sister, Pixie. She had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and went to the Rainbow Bridge in 2008. She was a Devon Rex cat, just like me. I tried to play with her a lot, but she never wanted to play. I miss her very much. I liked Pixie because she never tried to ruin my good Times (unlike my brother Harley).

This is a special urn where Pixie is now. Only, I know she’s not really inside there, on account of I tried to tap on the urn and I couldn’t hear anything. I think that now Pixie lives inside my own heart, keeping me company.

Sometimes I feel sad, but then I bring back some of the memories of Pixie and I feel better. When one of our furry pals leaves us, it is okay to feel sad for a little while. but remember that they would not want us to feel sad for long. We are meant to laugh, love, play and have fun. and eat treats. lots and lots of treats.

Keeping a special urn like this can be comforting. I like to keep Pixie’s urn close by, to keep it safe. Some other ways you can remember your dog or cat is by making a scrapbook, framing a special photo, or writing a poem about your four-legged friend. You can even plant a shady tree and place a pretty marker underneath.

Most importantly, always remember the good times you shared with your friend. Adopting another cat or dog that doesn’t have a home is a great tribute to the One who Came Before. I know when I am gone, I want another cat to benefit from all of the toys, treats and love in my home (sorry, Harley is part of the deal too).