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Pet memorials are a way to give closure to the death of a beloved animal companion. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 43 percent of Americans are single and a greater percentage are pet owners. In 2006, $40 billion dollars was spent on the care and pampering of pets in the U.S.

Pets are members of our families and when they pass away, there is a profound grief that sweeps over the pet’s owner. Service companies that recognize and acknowledge the tremendous need for comforting services such as pet memorials, are in the forefront of providing a much needed service to families and communities.

Trees for a Change is a company we’ve recently been introduced to that has a wonderful way to acknowledge the passing of an animal companion. By planting a living tree in honor of your pet, a new life will flourish in his or her remembrance. You can purchase a tree planting for your own animal companion or for a friend whose pet has passed away.

Each pet memorial includes:

• The planting of a tree in a U.S. National Forest
• A card and envelope with your personal message or memory and an explanation of the tree planting
• The pet’s name and optional photo on Trees for a Change online pet memorial registry
• Online access to where the tree was planted
• And shipping to you or directly to the recipient

As pet parents and as friends of others who have pets, losing your beloved animal is a time that I believe causes a more profound grief than the loss of a human friend. Oftentimes we don’t know how to deal with that, or what we should say or do, to help ourselves or another work through the grief.

A big step is acknowledging what the person is going through and I think that Trees for a Change has come up with a way we can help ourselves and others begin the healing process. If you know someone that may benefit from this information, please pass it along.

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