Bereavements

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The loss of a pet is a very sad time and the bereavement can affect an owner deeply. To help, we can give advice on bereavement, or put you in contact with an expert who can help you to come to terms with your loss.

Pet Bereavemnet Support Service from SCAS (Society for Companion Animal Studies) has a country-wide team of councilors who may be able to help you.
Their support line number is 0800 0966606. This number is Free, but the councilor you will phone is on a higher rate phone line, to pay for expenses.

It is worth having in mind, before the sad event, just what you would like to happen to your pet after he or she has passed away. Most are left with us and a Pet Cremation company will take your pet from us. There is a small charge to cover this expense.

Some Owners wish ashes of their pet to be returned. This can be arranged, but it is quite expensive (around £100 for a medium dog, but this varies according the type of container chosen - we can advise). It is sensible to have a thought about this beforehand, so nothing is done on the spur of the moment. We will give you accurate costings if you would like further details. We have a brochure which shows the many options of urns and caskets available.

Burial is another option and there is a company towards Perth who have a garden of rest and will pick up your pet. You pay them directly. We have brochures at the surgeries. Home burial is another option.