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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg18a6as6LR-snr7Ei77hOHdTmkn84PKl_abRLLCQOTm06WlBoCBCZULcqLtT9C1WWI7QLdjL-eSDraqji0wqCyCjLi9jc60tFv1b8EiDDFiWCZs3pEcNytKrHJdl7WcR5r0dkMIXTJqfgw38MlIMnlDxxGJogoaWEXLybbMzAaNuSprN3fFUvDwXLftJ8\/s1850\/Sweet_Goodbye_Natalie_Venosi_with_dog_Winston%20-%20winner%20of%202023%20Pet%20Products%20Innovation%20Award%20in%20USA.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1389\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg18a6as6LR-snr7Ei77hOHdTmkn84PKl_abRLLCQOTm06WlBoCBCZULcqLtT9C1WWI7QLdjL-eSDraqji0wqCyCjLi9jc60tFv1b8EiDDFiWCZs3pEcNytKrHJdl7WcR5r0dkMIXTJqfgw38MlIMnlDxxGJogoaWEXLybbMzAaNuSprN3fFUvDwXLftJ8\/s16000\/Sweet_Goodbye_Natalie_Venosi_with_dog_Winston%20-%20winner%20of%202023%20Pet%20Products%20Innovation%20Award%20in%20USA.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ESweet Goodbye receives top honours at 2023 Pet Innovation Awards\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetgoodbyeforpets.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESweet Goodbye\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, a West Australian-based company dedicated to providing emotional and practical support for pet families during the challenging time of pet loss, has won the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBest Pet Farewell and Memorial Product\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E – \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EProduct of the Year\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E recognition at the prestigious 2023 \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petinnovationawards.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Innovation Awards\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E in the USA.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe company offers a diverse product line of \u003Cb\u003Eeco-friendly pet burial and cremation kits\u003C\/b\u003E that have been thoughtfully designed to accommodate pets of all sizes, breeds, and the personal preferences of their devoted pet parents.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESweet Goodbye\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s founder \u003Cb\u003ENatalie Venosi\u003C\/b\u003E said she was thrilled with the recognition of the international industry award.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Receiving this accolade acknowledges \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESweet Goodbye\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E's unwavering commitment to excellence, hard work, and passion to successfully bring an innovative range of pet farewell kits to market,” Natalie said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQk9qCxA0hsAeFtIFkmkRX9-_T5Qfu_h8x0ywPqCwAlJIGc-T313MNPxt-DFs-UxvuULD2JJC5yoEIhEuq7zunGGqKZNgCaeDOyxHx-AnJoOPji_7AzVvmtpL7LKLuf-BJtxWGYxjzrK63Dxpv40T8yB-V8Pe78k8D7kWk9e0LrJo5h8DOIURF1tiz97w\/s1850\/Sweet_Goodbye_wins_2023_Pet_Product_Innovation_Awards_USA%20-%20Founder%20Natalie%20Venosi%20with%20dog%20Winston.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQk9qCxA0hsAeFtIFkmkRX9-_T5Qfu_h8x0ywPqCwAlJIGc-T313MNPxt-DFs-UxvuULD2JJC5yoEIhEuq7zunGGqKZNgCaeDOyxHx-AnJoOPji_7AzVvmtpL7LKLuf-BJtxWGYxjzrK63Dxpv40T8yB-V8Pe78k8D7kWk9e0LrJo5h8DOIURF1tiz97w\/s16000\/Sweet_Goodbye_wins_2023_Pet_Product_Innovation_Awards_USA%20-%20Founder%20Natalie%20Venosi%20with%20dog%20Winston.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ESweet Goodbye Founder Natalie Venosi with her dog Winston\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“This win is only made possible thanks to the support and dedication of family, friends, and staff who have helped to bring such a long-held dream to market.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe independent \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Innovation Awards\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E program was built to recognise the most outstanding companies, services, and products within the rapidly expanding Pet industry. Nominations to the awards were received from around the world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn addition to their product innovation, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESweet Goodbye\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has been established as a social enterprise.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt’s a proud ethical, sustainable, and environmentally friendly business that adheres to the 10 Principles of Fair Trade. All products are handcrafted with love by family businesses in Bali and Nepal with part of all proceeds shared with selected animal welfare charities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESweet Goodbye\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s specially crafted handmade soft shrouds, with biodegradable absorbent pad and ergonomic outer cradle for lifting and carrying, provide a safe, snug, and reliable means to bid a final goodbye to cherished pets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith uplifting colours, ceremonial elements, and comforting processes, the patented farewell kits aid customers in finding closure and alleviating the emotional distress that accompanies pet loss.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAll products are made from natural, biodegradable materials designed as an innovative and functional solution to provide a dignified farewell to pets, whether for burial or cremation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBeyond serving individual pet parents, the company also supports veterinarians and pet end-of-life care providers, including in home euthanasia professionals, pet crematoriums, aquamation facilities and cemeteries with the \u003Ci\u003ECARE CRADLE®\u003C\/i\u003E product range.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThanks to this dedication to excellence and vast service offering, evidenced by repeat buyers and consistent 5-star reviews, the future looks bright for Sweet Goodbye.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThroughout 2023 and beyond, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESweet Goodbye\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E intends to extend its presence in the USA and Australia. There are plans to soon launch in the UK and EU. Clients all over the world are genuinely seeking the products and services that the business offers, and the firm’s expert team is keen to ensure that they receive the support and service they expect.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESweet Goodbye's primary message, '\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EEvery pet deserves a Sweet Goodbye\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E', encapsulates its mission to provide comfort, dignity, and respect during the challenging process of pet loss. Its commitment to compassion, ethics, and sustainability positions them as a global leader in offering beautiful, dignified, ethical, and eco-friendly ways to say farewell to beloved pets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESweet Goodbye\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is based in Dunsborough, Western Australia. To find out more or order online visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetgoodbyeforpets.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Esweetgoodbyeforpets.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EProduct information\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESweet Goodbye\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s standout products, the \u003Cb\u003ESweet Goodbye COCOON®\u003C\/b\u003E and the \u003Cb\u003ESweet Goodbye CLOUD®\u003C\/b\u003E have been developed and released to cater for pets of all sizes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe COCOON® Premium Wool is suitable for all breeds of dogs and large cats, is available in various sizes and nine vibrant colours.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjSdvomu-kHooLUKXEGJSZ8knujgnrpTTsdQEWcd47nHCa3T9oV6Dt6Kc68-rKfAlvKZYBEmLiNckvCZm54Iy8S-Auc6oKQoE2oiUTZP7DTinn07qJaPIqxRVyj58BWghMTntM5kupHnPOvBlzfuSDiAGbAiYBoB9zRW6QjB1NBs9r1exPrKfRcQ9v9k0M\/s1850\/Sweet_Goodbye_Farewell_Kits_for_Pets%20-%20Cocoon.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1234\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjSdvomu-kHooLUKXEGJSZ8knujgnrpTTsdQEWcd47nHCa3T9oV6Dt6Kc68-rKfAlvKZYBEmLiNckvCZm54Iy8S-Auc6oKQoE2oiUTZP7DTinn07qJaPIqxRVyj58BWghMTntM5kupHnPOvBlzfuSDiAGbAiYBoB9zRW6QjB1NBs9r1exPrKfRcQ9v9k0M\/s16000\/Sweet_Goodbye_Farewell_Kits_for_Pets%20-%20Cocoon.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe COCOON® Classic Cotton offers a broader range of sizes and nine colour combinations to accommodate pets of every size, from small pocket pets and exotics, up to the largest of dog breeds and similar sized farm animals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe CLOUD® caters to smaller pets, from petite dogs and cats to hamsters, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and fish. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFpmGqqhWCI7XnqjA2bpL11pahTo5hSUjXrD1SBdMluD_j5s2XBUIBJ7um5SAz-lWOalJHtr5OvaP2VEKWZzjh0rwdV-EnUdGCOPwhD_c0Nbm8ddi9sS51jiFeiStXEKwphYuG9ARi2jy05cbkqZu0APZQBlj3AgFbvxdJ3YFdrRPJqI2A_XW29mz1T6o\/s1000\/Palliative%20Care%20for%20Senior%20Pets%20-%20young%20woman%20lying%20next%20to%20old%20Golden%20Retriever%20holding%20his%20paw.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"750\" data-original-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFpmGqqhWCI7XnqjA2bpL11pahTo5hSUjXrD1SBdMluD_j5s2XBUIBJ7um5SAz-lWOalJHtr5OvaP2VEKWZzjh0rwdV-EnUdGCOPwhD_c0Nbm8ddi9sS51jiFeiStXEKwphYuG9ARi2jy05cbkqZu0APZQBlj3AgFbvxdJ3YFdrRPJqI2A_XW29mz1T6o\/s16000\/Palliative%20Care%20for%20Senior%20Pets%20-%20young%20woman%20lying%20next%20to%20old%20Golden%20Retriever%20holding%20his%20paw.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHaving to say goodbye to your beloved pet can be one of the most difficult moments in life. The bond and unconditional love shared can transcend many relationships.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESo, when a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/06\/how-to-care-for-senior-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Esenior pet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E begins struggling, or an animal receives a terminal diagnosis, it’s important for owners to understand the options they have, and to know that expert support is available. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYHN-5Ldm1LnKn5-LHmq0ppPGlAogis4y_b1RlQwAXJrfnOFqa-ZCr4QQyl2af23xj0t9SFt4-AB8hlu_iQK--sK9lymGrrHjSHVLzo2prxD6KedX_FEckh9LobLExSbfwwyp848coLNIdXtTqGocu7FppKIKVJlZWiZ4zdTZnMw95FIMMKTfmR3H2xkM\/s1566\/Australian%20TV%20Vet%20Dr%20Katrina%20Warren%20with%20her%20Border%20Collie%20Toby.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1566\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYHN-5Ldm1LnKn5-LHmq0ppPGlAogis4y_b1RlQwAXJrfnOFqa-ZCr4QQyl2af23xj0t9SFt4-AB8hlu_iQK--sK9lymGrrHjSHVLzo2prxD6KedX_FEckh9LobLExSbfwwyp848coLNIdXtTqGocu7FppKIKVJlZWiZ4zdTZnMw95FIMMKTfmR3H2xkM\/w306-h400\/Australian%20TV%20Vet%20Dr%20Katrina%20Warren%20with%20her%20Border%20Collie%20Toby.jpg\" width=\"306\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Katrina Warren\u003C\/b\u003E, a well-loved TV personality and Veterinarian and \u003Cb\u003EDr Jackie Campbell\u003C\/b\u003E, Founder of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sunsetvets.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESunset Vets Palliative and End of Life Care\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (Sunset Vets) and Australia’s first Internationally Certified Palliative Care Veterinarian, recently joined forces to answer some questions about this very important topic for pet owners.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThese two powerhouse Veterinarians share a common goal for palliative care advocacy and education; and were excited to sit down for the first time together to talk all things loss, grief and palliative care. \u003Cbr \/\u003EDr Katrina recently joined the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avpcac.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian Veterinary Palliative Care Advisory Council \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Eas a public education Ambassador.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat is the goal of the Council and the purpose of the Ambassador role? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Jackie\u003C\/b\u003E: “The Council was established in 2017 with the goal being to develop and support best end-of-life care practices within veterinary medicine. What we wanted was to bring a range of specialists and leading experts together and begin to have a more in-depth conversation about the way in which we currently deliver care, accepted medical protocols, and where we can do better for patients and families needing palliative support.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOur goal as a Council is to provide resources and education for vets looking to deliver care, and also to encourage conversations about death and bereavement within the wider industry and the public. We are so thrilled to have Dr Katrina join the Council as an ambassador.” \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Katrina\u003C\/b\u003E: “The goals of the Council are something I completely support and I was delighted to be invited to become a part of it. My role as an AVPCAC ambassador is to inform and educate the public on palliative care for pets, and the important role it plays in the healthcare plan for both pets and owners.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI want people to know they have options and support and to understand this very special type of care.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EPalliative care and compassionate at-home euthanasia adds dignity and respect to an extremely difficult time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMy Facebook community actually began as a tribute when I lost my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/border-collie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBorder Collie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E Toby. Spreading awareness and helping people cope with loss is something I’ve been passionate about for a long time.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EHow did the interest in palliative and end-of-life veterinary care begin? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiO6kynV9BKu1qjKRO15OyqyThZXXPpybrBENbQfXTMXWOtucY-vfalytQScddDCBgPYx8q4WEhg9ncuTUEAm5mT77aGFkdlpiVdPxAWoPm2fY9ShriCMeOXMWL5rTENfSkN2ufzxdFMW58tIHEYuv3FuVcMkElE9UgFJNnCFuCfwIKkcwG6HxeAPnUV8E\/s1524\/Sunset%20Vets%20Founder%20and%20Palliative%20Care%20Veterinarian%20Dr%20Jackie%20Campbell%20with%20her%20dog.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1524\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiO6kynV9BKu1qjKRO15OyqyThZXXPpybrBENbQfXTMXWOtucY-vfalytQScddDCBgPYx8q4WEhg9ncuTUEAm5mT77aGFkdlpiVdPxAWoPm2fY9ShriCMeOXMWL5rTENfSkN2ufzxdFMW58tIHEYuv3FuVcMkElE9UgFJNnCFuCfwIKkcwG6HxeAPnUV8E\/w315-h400\/Sunset%20Vets%20Founder%20and%20Palliative%20Care%20Veterinarian%20Dr%20Jackie%20Campbell%20with%20her%20dog.jpg\" width=\"315\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDr Jackie\u003C\/b\u003E: “Palliative care as a philosophy for bond-centered medicine was something that I always connected to as a GP. I struggled with watching how some of the difficult conversations around end-of-life care played out in the clinic and whilst being in hospital is absolutely the place to be when you have a treatable disease, I started to ask myself \u003Cb\u003E‘what\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehappens when it is beyond our capacity to cure this\u003C\/b\u003E? Can we rework our model of care and do things better whilst delivering support in ways more aligned with best practices in human health?’\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis led me to start \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESunset Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;which exists to provide access to home-based care, in collaboration with primary health care teams. Later, I founded the council in an effort to\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eencourage and keep the conversation around palliative care continuously growing.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Katrina\u003C\/b\u003E: “For me it was my beautiful Border Collie, Toby that initially sparked my interest. When Toby was aging, I did acupuncture and palliative care with him but there weren’t many services for this at that time, and very few Vets were able to dedicate time to come to the house.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBut our pets are family and deserve to be comfortable, with their pain managed. I am passionate about educating others on the importance and relevance of this type of medicine.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat do you think the benefits are of having a palliative care team support families through the end-of-life journey? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Jackie\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E: “Instead of focusing on curative outcomes of care, palliative care aims to deliver comfort care. As a palliative care clinician, my core priority is ensuring I am identifying and managing anything that causes my patient pain whilst helping owners prepare for the end stages of care. This type of supportive care is beneficial to both the pet and their family.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Katrina\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E: “There are huge benefits to having palliative care provided at home. We know our pets are more comfortable in their own environment. The stress of cars and clinics can be very upsetting to a pet, particularly an aging one. To be able to offer palliative medicine in the comfort of our own home is priceless.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESaying goodbye to a pet is heart wrenching. What advice would you have for pet owners struggling with the difficulties of making end-of-life decisions? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Jackie\u003C\/b\u003E: “The loss of a pet is devastating, but it’s also often the grief associated with end-of- life decision making that owners really struggle with. At \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESunset Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, our goal is to help\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Efamilies to feel supported on all fronts and to more confidently navigate the care decisions they are faced with.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe can help with ensuring comfort for the pet in the days and weeks before a goodbye and we spend a lot of time helping families come to terms with changes in quality of life and knowing when to say goodbye.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EWe also offer free professional counselling and support for people struggling at any stage throughout the end-of-life journey.” \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Katrina\u003C\/b\u003E: “Making that final call can be one of the hardest decisions you have to make. You have to ask yourself are you keeping the pet alive just for you? Is their quality of life okay, are they interested in surroundings, do they have dignity, can they eat? If their quality of life is poor, is it kinder on your pet to say goodbye? You need to take your feelings out of it. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPalliative care vets can help guide you, but your pet will often let you know. And remember, it is a privilege to be there for them right at the end, and to be able make that choice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor more information on Dr Katrina \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drkatrina.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eclick here\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor more information on Dr Jackie \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sunsetvets.com.au\/dr-jackie-campbell\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eclick here\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Sunset Vets\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESunset Vets Palliative and End of Life Care (Sunset Vets)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is a dedicated palliative care and euthanasia service helping families to access specialised end-stage care at home.   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELaunched in 2014, Sunset Vets is founded by Dr Jackie Campbell, Australia’s first Internationally Certified Palliative Care Veterinarian (CHPV). Delivered nationally through a team of mobile veterinarians, Sunset Vets operates exclusively in the palliative and end of life care space and provides expert at-home care to pets during their final stages of life whilst supporting families through the difficulty of end-of-life decision making.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESunset Vets work in partnership with primary care veterinary clinics and services are available seven days a week by appointment. Many patients are geriatric or face a terminal diagnosis. To learn more, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sunsetvets.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Esunsetvets.com.au\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EYou can follow Sunsets on Facebook: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sunsetvets\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sunsetvets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sunsetvets\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E@sunsetvets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E on Instagram\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; 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font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/09\/how-do-you-bid-farewell-to-your-furry.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHow do you bid farewell to your furry bestie?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/3555706806365181909\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/talking-pet-loss-and-palliative-care.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3555706806365181909"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3555706806365181909"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/talking-pet-loss-and-palliative-care.html","title":"Talking Pet Loss and Palliative Care with Dr Katrina Warren and Dr Jackie Campbell"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFpmGqqhWCI7XnqjA2bpL11pahTo5hSUjXrD1SBdMluD_j5s2XBUIBJ7um5SAz-lWOalJHtr5OvaP2VEKWZzjh0rwdV-EnUdGCOPwhD_c0Nbm8ddi9sS51jiFeiStXEKwphYuG9ARi2jy05cbkqZu0APZQBlj3AgFbvxdJ3YFdrRPJqI2A_XW29mz1T6o\/s72-c\/Palliative%20Care%20for%20Senior%20Pets%20-%20young%20woman%20lying%20next%20to%20old%20Golden%20Retriever%20holding%20his%20paw.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5557049297712456610"},"published":{"$t":"2023-09-04T10:37:00.007+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-10-12T15:03:54.187+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ECO-FRIENDLY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NATIONAL PET MEMORIAL MONTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET LOSS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WHAT'S NEW"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Trees for Pets launches Reforestation Memorial Trees"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETrees for Pets launches in Australia, transforming Pet Memorials into global reforestation efforts\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETrees for Pets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E sparks positivity and a sense of purpose amongst grieving pet parents, enabling pet memorial tree planting as a collective reforestation effort. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETrees for Pets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E unveils a new avenue for pet owners to cope with their loss. In partnership with global reforestation organisation \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ecologi.com\/treesforpets\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EEcologi\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the company simplifies pet memorial tree planting through global reforestation to plant trees in memory of their beloved pets while impacting as a community through reforestation at scale. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Recently founded business \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETrees for Pets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E enters the Australian market with a meaningful, yet simple and affordable solution to memorialise beloved pets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EReforestation Memorial Trees\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, planted globally and locally in Australia, are a tribute to beloved pets who passed and a gift to future generations, benefiting from reforestation efforts to protect our planet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAfter planting a memorial tree, grieving pet parents receive a personalised certificate and gain access to the virtual \u003Cb\u003ETrees for Pets forest\u003C\/b\u003E, where each tree represents the acknowledgement of the funding person, the honoured pet’s name and details about the tree’s species, planting location and the reforestation effort it supports.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFjrqgl4E8v_qP_3FfQFJWVT1Nocit0r5kOMG2W1uUdFwW1S2LBZVOv5WTXJQK4U40ZdZJhRimcVAyzVw6fQBaw1bdumjZN0KgN8xKz3k5cL3NIGMeMMT3wNv6laiK-fxzK_-U_VJJs8aPjyrczjVRElZN4vc0MTv72G7U8IbHwJ1FcYuPyuiFwpI49y8\/s3780\/Trees%20for%20Pets%20-%20Product%20-%20%20Virtual%20Trees%20for%20Pets%20Forest%20example%20of%20Tree%20Profile%20planted%20in%20Kenya.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1890\" data-original-width=\"3780\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFjrqgl4E8v_qP_3FfQFJWVT1Nocit0r5kOMG2W1uUdFwW1S2LBZVOv5WTXJQK4U40ZdZJhRimcVAyzVw6fQBaw1bdumjZN0KgN8xKz3k5cL3NIGMeMMT3wNv6laiK-fxzK_-U_VJJs8aPjyrczjVRElZN4vc0MTv72G7U8IbHwJ1FcYuPyuiFwpI49y8\/s16000\/Trees%20for%20Pets%20-%20Product%20-%20%20Virtual%20Trees%20for%20Pets%20Forest%20example%20of%20Tree%20Profile%20planted%20in%20Kenya.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFurther to the individual trees, the collective achievement is tracked in real-time to emphasise the community’s reforestation impact. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETrees for Pets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’ memorial trees can be ordered online at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.treesforpets.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.treesforpets.com.au\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, with plans to further expand distribution through selected retailers, vets and small business partners, providing pet end of life services. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETrees for Pets - Reforestation Memorial Tree Features:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EPlanted as part of an accredited reforestation project through the\u003Ci\u003E \u003Ca href=\" https:\/\/ecologi.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eecologi\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E network \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj9t3SOrSamSId6emxEbM8NETmC3QimEbDJ1HW-tHwtO4frq_D0q59Z-pHWa0YPizN0aCuV8NGab7-j0_XNroAOf8eVQZfckGEg450Qqk9TUJBVG5GG_1fOmN2ArCjqgeUmf2ZbPu7F2ac0wkfErm8a1IE4XPxMqkj6zZp0mhoYiLdHYzK53mp2DCM9ohY\/s1500\/Trees%20for%20Pets%20-%20Product%20Reforestation%20Memorial%20Tree%20Grove.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj9t3SOrSamSId6emxEbM8NETmC3QimEbDJ1HW-tHwtO4frq_D0q59Z-pHWa0YPizN0aCuV8NGab7-j0_XNroAOf8eVQZfckGEg450Qqk9TUJBVG5GG_1fOmN2ArCjqgeUmf2ZbPu7F2ac0wkfErm8a1IE4XPxMqkj6zZp0mhoYiLdHYzK53mp2DCM9ohY\/s16000\/Trees%20for%20Pets%20-%20Product%20Reforestation%20Memorial%20Tree%20Grove.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrees for Pets\u003C\/b\u003E - Product: Reforestation Memorial Tree Grove\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EOption to choose a single pet memorial tree or a memorial tree grove of 25, 100 or 500 trees planted globally or locally in Australia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EPersonalised digital pet memorial trees with acknowledgement of the tree doner and the honoured pet’s name. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EValidated with a certificate and unique tracking ID to locate trees in the virtual \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETrees for Pets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E forest and look up details, such as planting date, location, tree species and associated reforestation project. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFjM5dO87FCM_aPwEs2zMFZDIObNxYA69bne_TeAg6voi1ppP2niEXkcFl6gb3WEhVDIfxg6Z2w1C-MqZOPMRPy669k9C5cQ5tqtz1d1FTc72hGacdH2w7_iLepYdhxHvulqYsHqLtbkdCmlz2CM2LDnA1dhM89G8Xd0RmfHrXu7JcQ3Vqx5ov_FmqLD0\/s1850\/Trees%20for%20Pets%20-%20Product%20Reforestation%20Memorial%20Tree%20Gift%20Bundle%20for%20grieving%20Australian%20pet%20parents.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1598\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFjM5dO87FCM_aPwEs2zMFZDIObNxYA69bne_TeAg6voi1ppP2niEXkcFl6gb3WEhVDIfxg6Z2w1C-MqZOPMRPy669k9C5cQ5tqtz1d1FTc72hGacdH2w7_iLepYdhxHvulqYsHqLtbkdCmlz2CM2LDnA1dhM89G8Xd0RmfHrXu7JcQ3Vqx5ov_FmqLD0\/s16000\/Trees%20for%20Pets%20-%20Product%20Reforestation%20Memorial%20Tree%20Gift%20Bundle%20for%20grieving%20Australian%20pet%20parents.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrees for Pets\u003C\/b\u003E - Product: Reforestation Memorial Tree Gift Bundle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EAvailable as a gift option, with earth-friendly add-ons, such as framed pet portraits and forest-scented candles.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjH8YUzurrhYfD52fL6mcmWixRnkYgf8hNixVvf43vIjZKPiIQDnCDlK3zs7thsBrKkjh-sppxn5ltGP3Ov110gSyrfNC6JyiQ816tObjNk_OKgUe6EmV6094smHnvH9aRLUUNIPPp5rwWdXS0LuuBY2Qi8obF1iXaxGx__FJrw6xoTRs0uNtM6oC2dkzc\/s1800\/Trees%20for%20Pets%20Reforestation%20Memorial%20Trees%20-%20Founders%20Verity%20Byrne%20and%20Marlen%20Farley%20holding%20a%20small%20native%20tree.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1800\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjH8YUzurrhYfD52fL6mcmWixRnkYgf8hNixVvf43vIjZKPiIQDnCDlK3zs7thsBrKkjh-sppxn5ltGP3Ov110gSyrfNC6JyiQ816tObjNk_OKgUe6EmV6094smHnvH9aRLUUNIPPp5rwWdXS0LuuBY2Qi8obF1iXaxGx__FJrw6xoTRs0uNtM6oC2dkzc\/w266-h400\/Trees%20for%20Pets%20Reforestation%20Memorial%20Trees%20-%20Founders%20Verity%20Byrne%20and%20Marlen%20Farley%20holding%20a%20small%20native%20tree.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“After experiencing pet loss in our own families and watching friends go through it, we felt like there needs to be a better way to memorialise beloved pets. We were looking for a meaningful, affordable option, tied to nature, with a positive impact on the environment” (\u003Cb\u003EMarlen Farley\u003C\/b\u003E - Co-Founder Trees for Pets) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhile reforestation pet memorial trees represent our flagship product, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETrees for Pets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E also offers native pet memorial trees with personalised plaques and memorial ceremonies at a country property in Victoria, as well as planter sets for pet parents who prefer planting their own pet memorial trees at home. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We saw an opportunity with over $100 million annually spent on pet urns and other pet memorial products in Australia to redirect funds toward reforestation, having a positive impact locally and globally.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EFor every pet loss in Australia, we envision a tree being planted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis is our first step in steering Australians towards eco-conscious pet memorials, with the ultimate goal of making traditional pet urns obsolete through our sustainable approach.” (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVerity Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E - Advisor Trees for Pets)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EPrice \u0026amp; Where to Buy:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERRP: from $27.00\u003C\/b\u003E (Free shipping) at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.treesforpets.com.au\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.treesforpets.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Etreesforpets.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can follow them on Instagram: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trees.for.pets\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E@trees.for.pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Trees for Pets \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFounded by Verity Byrne and Marlen Farley as a passion project in 2022, Trees for Pets is dedicated to planting pet memorial trees to enable reforestation at scale. Simple and affordable memorial tree planting that enables grieving pet parents to find a sense of purpose and have a positive impact as a community. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 1st September 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/5557049297712456610\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/trees-for-pets-launches-reforestation.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5557049297712456610"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5557049297712456610"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/trees-for-pets-launches-reforestation.html","title":"Trees for Pets launches Reforestation Memorial Trees"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhr8n9NzYAHCrcYZgFXet6ahRwk1yqwdeHNflOiPZAt7o7cM-enA4BrSyhFmjiBUEI8MAZ-x1Q0xwwCzIyGZ0RM-Uf3B9e59YuzUXwaQkCG4Rvc6iDd-_pxOkT439HYDU5hHUGsCT5-gVXgg3gY-1LceqRNgFlZ0DqjIqtM32IyTIgMnW5aQNGxhOlmekU\/s72-c\/Trees_for_Pets_Pet_Memorial_Trees_launches_in_Australia%20-%20Nova%20Scotia%20Duck%20Tolling%20Retriever%20sitting%20on%20rock%20overlooking%20pristine%20forest.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3580840134591500462"},"published":{"$t":"2023-08-03T13:31:00.007+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-10-09T14:49:23.102+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GIFTS FOR DOG LOVERS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NATIONAL PET MEMORIAL MONTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET LOSS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WHAT'S NEW"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"LONITÉ Pet Memorial Diamonds: A Unique Keepsake for Dog Lovers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhS66zM2B3PcBDG5iYFtpWZHh8QeOKiAKKz9a0uhMqpfvEBM4p5kMbooqm94oPqIqtMXiLkFRnUbU_094tMTSgYf1WPJeFFTEgko3CaSV548XIw9SkbnZp-89SfG1RJ2W4EIcj2nqXeHsF9Dt2drtDYIa8wjRUa-vmjp4MM6DmPmEm2v3k4vier9wjmxP4\/s1850\/LONITE_Pet_Memorial_Diamonds_using_Pets_Ashes.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1308\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhS66zM2B3PcBDG5iYFtpWZHh8QeOKiAKKz9a0uhMqpfvEBM4p5kMbooqm94oPqIqtMXiLkFRnUbU_094tMTSgYf1WPJeFFTEgko3CaSV548XIw9SkbnZp-89SfG1RJ2W4EIcj2nqXeHsF9Dt2drtDYIa8wjRUa-vmjp4MM6DmPmEm2v3k4vier9wjmxP4\/s16000\/LONITE_Pet_Memorial_Diamonds_using_Pets_Ashes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ECelebrate Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day with a gift that eternalises your canine friend \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe growing trend towards humanising our companion animals or fur kids, coupled with increased consumer spending on pet care services are the major growth drivers of the global pet industry—currently valued at $261 billion. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPets are nowadays considered members of a family unit. They go on holidays with their pet parents, attend daycare, have elaborate grooming routines that include spa days, own individual social media accounts and some even have life insurance plans. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjz71ows0Zk8N5TO7n4mJsq-NFQDABh9S4hloIc8_np-9vrDMC-5zyzwnLFxYmkrBkfMTQeTHVW949RZA8iJhFt5ETTg71WTaea2UDBdmErkwnEX1HhIxYSEy2Pd5qHVgf4_T6qMj9IL7p21gamEMxdPJVodB7qsnqI5-GicKfKd8ef5chjayqvOUlGymc\/s2048\/The_joys_and_sorrows_of_being_a_pet_parent%20-%20Caroline%20Knapp%20quote.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjz71ows0Zk8N5TO7n4mJsq-NFQDABh9S4hloIc8_np-9vrDMC-5zyzwnLFxYmkrBkfMTQeTHVW949RZA8iJhFt5ETTg71WTaea2UDBdmErkwnEX1HhIxYSEy2Pd5qHVgf4_T6qMj9IL7p21gamEMxdPJVodB7qsnqI5-GicKfKd8ef5chjayqvOUlGymc\/w400-h400\/The_joys_and_sorrows_of_being_a_pet_parent%20-%20Caroline%20Knapp%20quote.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EUnfortunately, the joy of being a pet parent goes hand-in-hand with the inevitability of losing one.  Thinking through what needs to happen when your pet passes on can help in processing grief and making informed decisions ahead of time, especially when it comes to memorialisation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere is not a lot of information regarding this as most vet clinics will only offer you burial or cremation packages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou will need to carry out your own research. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet memorial diamonds \u003C\/b\u003Eenable pet parents to create a lasting legacy for a fur baby that crossed over the rainbow bridge by transforming their cremated remains into an eternal keepsake.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003EOver the Rainbow Bridge: a pet is never truly forgotten until it is no longer remembered...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAugust 28\u003C\/b\u003E is \u003Cb\u003ERainbow Bridge Remembrance Day\u003C\/b\u003E!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiNJ0DE5rTQlApmBt8cX_ZT9QiYBZjiuboYe6Tg6zxQS_R1wh7uA-_JmPEuAQ0FvsPo9JCTxOt5RZRBgY2QOOEVUaWBbUalkQf5eDComv93TgWkzuG2mHtCyaG37xA0w5GvW13wCLmaE10Z8Yc5GnGprIdRWZSoEE2jArV7uFy-25debawJB6-n9zoROW8\/s1429\/Rainbow%20Bridge%20in%20North%20Carolina%20where%20owners%20hand%20their%20departed%20dogs'%20collars%20and%20leashes.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1429\" data-original-width=\"1124\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiNJ0DE5rTQlApmBt8cX_ZT9QiYBZjiuboYe6Tg6zxQS_R1wh7uA-_JmPEuAQ0FvsPo9JCTxOt5RZRBgY2QOOEVUaWBbUalkQf5eDComv93TgWkzuG2mHtCyaG37xA0w5GvW13wCLmaE10Z8Yc5GnGprIdRWZSoEE2jArV7uFy-25debawJB6-n9zoROW8\/w315-h400\/Rainbow%20Bridge%20in%20North%20Carolina%20where%20owners%20hand%20their%20departed%20dogs'%20collars%20and%20leashes.jpg\" width=\"315\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EPet owners leave collars, tags on real-life \u003Cbr \/\u003ERainbow Bridge in North Carolina\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe Rainbow Bridge is the theme of several works written in the 1980s and 1990s that speak of another worldly place where pets go upon death, eventually to be reunited with their owners.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOn #RainbowBridgeRemembranceDay, we remember our beloved animal companions that are no longer with us. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHow one chooses to mark this day is a deeply personal matter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESome may settle for something as simple as revisiting old photos and videos to relive treasured memories, others may decide to host a memorial with friends and family or even make a donation in the name of their pet. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you cremated your pet in the past and kept their ashes, it’s never too late to transform some of them into \u003Cb\u003Ecommemorative jewellery like pet memorial diamonds\u003C\/b\u003E. These are real diamonds made from the cremated remains or fur of pets, and are both optically and chemically similar to those that form in nature; except for the fact that they are created specifically to pay tribute to your beloved furry friend. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe word diamond comes from the Greek word ‘\u003Ci\u003Eadamas\u003C\/i\u003E’ meaning indomitable or invincible, and is similar to the Latin verb ‘\u003Ci\u003Eadamare\u003C\/i\u003E’ meaning to love passionately. This, coupled with the fact that the diamond is the hardest natural mineral known to man have ensured the gem remains the universal symbol of love and eternal commitment, for centuries. Herein lies the emotional value of pet memorial diamonds.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow are LONITÉ’s Pet Memorial Diamonds made?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe process of creating pet memorial diamonds in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELONITÉ\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s state-of-the-art laboratory mimics natural diamond formation within the earth’s crust. Diamonds are essentially a solid form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6hhkKsWHeI26LcNjpvvWspTO6dOe1ylbYpma3xnuPBsVQdhCO8hVT2PJIxLqx35TNH2rhJiBCHC3aW_V2fMzx52PTH0KSswLCSon7qrbuQZX-LoB4usu1BvYs3DxC-sSiKLNtVKM0ZOKWdjrqObAGSkJUk4EZZR60nyp6A3_oW5TYM_sEyO46v5G6w9k\/s1850\/LONITE_Pet_Memorial_Diamonds_various_stages_in_the_process_to_transform_pets_ashes.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1308\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6hhkKsWHeI26LcNjpvvWspTO6dOe1ylbYpma3xnuPBsVQdhCO8hVT2PJIxLqx35TNH2rhJiBCHC3aW_V2fMzx52PTH0KSswLCSon7qrbuQZX-LoB4usu1BvYs3DxC-sSiKLNtVKM0ZOKWdjrqObAGSkJUk4EZZR60nyp6A3_oW5TYM_sEyO46v5G6w9k\/s16000\/LONITE_Pet_Memorial_Diamonds_various_stages_in_the_process_to_transform_pets_ashes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo start the transformation process, your pet’s ashes or fur are first analysed to determine whether they contain enough carbon to be turned into a diamond. The carbon content of ashes differs from case to case, and the total contained carbon may or may not be enough for\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E LONITÉ\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s diamond creation process. In this case, a supplementary carbon source (like your hair) is used. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENext, a special treatment is applied to the fur or ashes in order to preserve the carbon during the extraction of unstable chemicals by an impurity remover. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe purified material is then heated to extreme temperatures in order to eliminate volatile impurities. At this step, oxygen is removed and inert, protective and reducing gases are injected to protect the ashes or fur from oxidation. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe carbon from the cremated ashes or fur is placed in a wet chemical environment so as to increase purity by removing heavy metals. At the end of this final purification step, the \u003Cb\u003Ecarbon purity is as high as 99.99% \u003C\/b\u003E(4N Purity). If this is not the case, additional customized purification steps are implemented to remove the specific remaining impurities. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe purified, extracted carbon is converted into flake graphite in form of a cylinder and then placed into a diamond synthesis machine. The transformation from ashes to a pet memorial diamond takes anywhere between 3 to 12 months, depending on the gem’s features. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERough memorial diamonds are usually mixed with graphite and other materials, particularly on the surface. You can request to have this delivered as is or opt for the gem to be cut, polished and set in jewellery such as rings, pendants or earrings. You may pick the diamond’s final colour, cut and carat according to the characteristics that best represent your pet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqY5fvNpI33qmrjdT_ayqdULqTeBeXibI_MJ_l7_dhigUCwm_8gVgGL5NpKUxA4hlzwckAYOOIz2feXP_8xd_zEDt7ycu1LtNjY7z5-f4TDQuO5IH-WhbHE51lts-2RZd0sYh5S5_hbjtZMJk5PM6R_m8YZmLB7WkogNqyMQDikodz6CqhB19iQi2cobA\/s4961\/LONITE_Pet_Memorial_Diamonds_come_in_a_range_of_colours_cuts_and_sizes.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3508\" data-original-width=\"4961\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqY5fvNpI33qmrjdT_ayqdULqTeBeXibI_MJ_l7_dhigUCwm_8gVgGL5NpKUxA4hlzwckAYOOIz2feXP_8xd_zEDt7ycu1LtNjY7z5-f4TDQuO5IH-WhbHE51lts-2RZd0sYh5S5_hbjtZMJk5PM6R_m8YZmLB7WkogNqyMQDikodz6CqhB19iQi2cobA\/s16000\/LONITE_Pet_Memorial_Diamonds_come_in_a_range_of_colours_cuts_and_sizes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELONITÉ\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s pet memorial diamonds are available in a naturally amber colour, greenish yellow, red, blue, pink, black, and purely colourless in 10 different cuts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPrice and Where to Buy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe cost to create pet memorial diamonds is all-inclusive. To be turned into a diamond, the remains of your canine friend will be sent to Switzerland and will come back in an average of 6 months when the process is completed. Pet memorial diamond prices covers all costs in the creation process, from the welcome kit (which includes a set of sealed containers for your carbon source) to the shipment and delivery fees.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe prices of pet memorial diamonds in Australia start at\u003Cb\u003E A$ 3200\u003C\/b\u003E for a \u003Ci\u003ENaturally Amber\u003C\/i\u003E 0.25 carat diamond, via \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lonite.com.au\/pets-cremation-ashes-into-diamonds\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.lonite.com.au\/pets-cremation-ashes-into-diamonds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAbout LONITÉ \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELONITÉ turns hair and cremation ashes into GIA-certified genuine diamonds. The name ‘Lonité’ originates from the Swiss French word ‘Longévité’ which means to last in time. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFounded in September 2016 in Zürich, Switzerland, LONITÉ™ cremation diamond jewellery reunites clients from over 30 countries with their deceased loved ones by keeping them close to their hearts. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELONITÉ is a world leader specialising in the technology of creating pet memorial diamonds, started operation in Australia since May 2017. The founders of LONITÉ are all leaders in the diverse fields of expertise required for memorial diamond creation. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVisit us in Sydney: (By appointment only) \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELevel 12, 141 Walker Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPhone: (02) 8317 3356 \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEmail: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@lonite.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Einfo@lonite.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EInstagram: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lonite_australia\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E@lonite_australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFacebook: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/loniteau\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELonite Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/3580840134591500462\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/lonite-pet-memorial-diamonds-unique.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3580840134591500462"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3580840134591500462"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/lonite-pet-memorial-diamonds-unique.html","title":"LONITÉ Pet Memorial Diamonds: A Unique Keepsake for Dog Lovers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhS66zM2B3PcBDG5iYFtpWZHh8QeOKiAKKz9a0uhMqpfvEBM4p5kMbooqm94oPqIqtMXiLkFRnUbU_094tMTSgYf1WPJeFFTEgko3CaSV548XIw9SkbnZp-89SfG1RJ2W4EIcj2nqXeHsF9Dt2drtDYIa8wjRUa-vmjp4MM6DmPmEm2v3k4vier9wjmxP4\/s72-c\/LONITE_Pet_Memorial_Diamonds_using_Pets_Ashes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5364312513794368981"},"published":{"$t":"2023-07-26T10:16:00.007+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-11-09T11:38:51.353+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ACUPUNCTURE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PALLIATIVE CARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET LOSS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"SENIOR DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VETERINARY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Good Life Deserves a Good End"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhd-xCycbt9duYCDnATylZHJuqNppZYM0_8HYragjqs679YpYNqt7jUEWqSZGnY4j13YkB74cuDDtGXLqJCPFQGyW7aVMaY5ATWusd5QUfElpqmxUmh7Pd9mQGOnKgqc0nESEumSGroVPhHETSxsvTpyuGI9GlR6ldpKaJuw_xOt5Y6MDPgtT16jBTHUPY\/s800\/Acupuncture%20used%20in%20Palliative%20Care%20of%20Dogs%20-%20King%20Charles%20Spaniel%20with%20Needles%20Photo%20-%20Center%20for%20Dog%20Pain%20Relief.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"534\" data-original-width=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhd-xCycbt9duYCDnATylZHJuqNppZYM0_8HYragjqs679YpYNqt7jUEWqSZGnY4j13YkB74cuDDtGXLqJCPFQGyW7aVMaY5ATWusd5QUfElpqmxUmh7Pd9mQGOnKgqc0nESEumSGroVPhHETSxsvTpyuGI9GlR6ldpKaJuw_xOt5Y6MDPgtT16jBTHUPY\/s16000\/Acupuncture%20used%20in%20Palliative%20Care%20of%20Dogs%20-%20King%20Charles%20Spaniel%20with%20Needles%20Photo%20-%20Center%20for%20Dog%20Pain%20Relief.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EMelbourne Veterinarian Dr Amanda Tenne talks acupuncture in animals and how to say a gentle goodbye at-home \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ENo longer are pets restricted to the backyard with interactions built on the occasions we walk outside. No. Now pets are a cherished part of the family. They sit on our couch, sleep at our feet, and in many cases are considered our surrogate children.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhich makes it all the more difficult when the time comes to say goodbye.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe veterinarians at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESunset Vets Palliative and End of Life Care \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E(Sunset Vets) work specifically with senior or terminal cats and dogs providing palliative and end of life care.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2WPchVUnD61SZpJVFdHA-DaNYh1d5SnQUCxXrHCS9_epuNgnDvG1eMhYIJ4moQT3Gm5KIwNB92uGI2GGkOVbzqe22AP6a4JOC43KSC3ITJLAYNiN9oP8oE9AZwm1IuiFW7T-VLC-SLV_4k2E_aBwXKC_h2-DkDBAJyQjjtqYLQa04hwbqx6QdpUWKZSg\/s1152\/Sunset_Vets_Melbourne_Veterinarian_Dr_Amanda_Tenne_on_using_Acupuncture_in_Palliative_Care.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"864\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2WPchVUnD61SZpJVFdHA-DaNYh1d5SnQUCxXrHCS9_epuNgnDvG1eMhYIJ4moQT3Gm5KIwNB92uGI2GGkOVbzqe22AP6a4JOC43KSC3ITJLAYNiN9oP8oE9AZwm1IuiFW7T-VLC-SLV_4k2E_aBwXKC_h2-DkDBAJyQjjtqYLQa04hwbqx6QdpUWKZSg\/w300-h400\/Sunset_Vets_Melbourne_Veterinarian_Dr_Amanda_Tenne_on_using_Acupuncture_in_Palliative_Care.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDr Amanda Tenne\u003C\/b\u003E, who has been a Veterinarian for 25 years, is one such Melbourne Vet who combines extensive experience with traditional Chinese medicine for her palliative patients.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EA relatively new field in the Australian Veterinary industry, palliative care refers to the ideals of ensuring patient comfort even if curative medicine is no longer possible, providing access to individualised age-appropriate health care and supporting families through the difficulties of end-of-life decision making.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFor Dr Amanda, working in the palliative care field is an honour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“It’s a really special time to be allowed into a pet's life,” said Dr Amanda.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“You don’t become a Vet unless you care about animals. And being allowed to care and support a patient and their family at the end is such an honour.”\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDr Amanda who has had a rich and extensive career working throughout Australia and the United Kingdom combined her interest in acupuncture with her love of Veterinary medicine and completed a \u003Ci\u003EGraduate Diploma of Veterinary Acupuncture\u003C\/i\u003E through the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECollege of Integrated Veterinary Therapies \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E(CIVT) in addition to her Veterinary qualifications.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“I do acupuncture for palliative and geriatric patients with the goal to keep pets comfortable and happy for as long as possible. It’s something that pet owners don’t always know is an option for their pet,” Dr Amanda explained.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Similar to human healthcare,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/benefits-of-veterinary-acupuncture-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eacupuncture for pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E can relieve pain, nausea and pressure, assist in the health care of chronic illnesses, reduce blood pressure and so much more. It’s particularly helpful for senior cats with kidney deficiencies.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhen asked how acupuncture is performed on animals, Dr Amanda explained that \u003Cb\u003Eeach pet is different\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Eabout 70 per cent respond to the treatment\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“When you acupuncture an animal, you need to work with them”, Dr Amanda explained. They all react in different ways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESometimes they move away, sometimes they eat or sleep through the whole treatment, and sometimes they shake all the needles off. It creates changes in their body, but I find that once they’re used to it, they look forward to it. I won’t know if an animal will respond to acupuncture until they’ve tried it, and I work with owners to grade the pain points before and after treatment to see if we’re getting the desired response. Acupuncture is delivered in conjunction with conventional veterinary treatment options and always in-line with what the owner wants.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/sunset-vets-celebrate-importance-of.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESunset Vets expanded into Melbourne\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E earlier this year and this now sees Dr Amanda and other Melbourne based Veterinarians deliver palliative care and compassionate euthanasia in the home environment. Something that makes all the difference to Dr Amanda.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Providing end of life care in the home alleviates a great deal of stress for the pet and the owner. I gave a beautiful patient her wings recently; and providing this service at home allowed this cat to remain in her favourite spot on the couch, next her favourite person, dozing in the sun. I was able to complete the entire euthanasia with her curled up in an environment that she loved and was comfortable in which is just so respectful to the patient”.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAlthough euthanasia is a big part of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/09\/how-do-you-bid-farewell-to-your-furry.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eend-of-life care, palliative care\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is often an important life phase before the final decision is made. The veterinarians at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESunset Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E work closely with families and primary care veterinarians to build a health care plan unique to their pet. Care plans consider the pets wellbeing, environmental supports, emergency plan and financial factors with the patient’s quality of life at the heart of every decision made. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiV8N9ucKypiRDeyX1fxIjDd_bKyElFMvQGxSJLiqQ1-0afWZMzSsaw0v6UOayFdQphBdLKxRrmZamC90p6F8iawCYKWs1zUY3iLx2t7GWKJJNgSSsMu1vRmBJ6HW40U5XJuPoMnFfO1YqQEEfRxbiaUhiMzVkIZdNeoeSl4XahncJvpK1w52jaokZA4r0\/s1600\/Sunset_Vets_Melbourne_Veterinarian_Dr_Amanda_Tenne_selfie_with_dog_patient.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiV8N9ucKypiRDeyX1fxIjDd_bKyElFMvQGxSJLiqQ1-0afWZMzSsaw0v6UOayFdQphBdLKxRrmZamC90p6F8iawCYKWs1zUY3iLx2t7GWKJJNgSSsMu1vRmBJ6HW40U5XJuPoMnFfO1YqQEEfRxbiaUhiMzVkIZdNeoeSl4XahncJvpK1w52jaokZA4r0\/w300-h400\/Sunset_Vets_Melbourne_Veterinarian_Dr_Amanda_Tenne_selfie_with_dog_patient.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“Whether it be a palliative care appointment or euthanasia; delivering these services in the home often makes the process quite peaceful and can sometimes help ease a family’s grief at this difficult time,” said Dr Amanda.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBut processing grief is something that doesn’t always come easy for clients or for the Vets delivering the treatment. The heartbreak families experience through the process of palliative care or euthanasia can be debilitating. This is why \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESunset Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E offer free professional counselling for those struggling with loss or end-of-life decisions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The fact that\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Sunset Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E offers free counselling is so, so important,” Dr Amanda said. “To me, it was the missing piece in euthanasia and palliative care.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“As a vet you can’t not feel. The day you stop caring should be the day you walk away from medicine.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Each experience is different and the grief our clients feel is sometimes palpable which of course affects us. But along with that sadness, you feel honoured.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“A good life deserves a good end, and it is such an honour to be trusted enough to alleviate suffering and help a beloved member of a family move on.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor more information or pet owner resources, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sunsetvets.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.sunsetvets.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Sunset Vets\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESunset Vets Palliative and End of Life Care (Sunset Vets) is a dedicated palliative care and euthanasia service helping families to access specialised end-stage care at home.   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELaunched in 2014, Sunset Vets is founded by Dr Jackie Campbell, Australia’s first Internationally Certified Palliative Care Veterinarian (CHPV). Delivered nationally through a team of mobile veterinarians, Sunset Vets operates exclusively in the palliative and end of life care space and provides expert at-home care to pets during their final stages of life whilst supporting families through the difficulty of end-of-life decision making.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ESunset Vets work in partnership with primary care veterinary clinics and services are available seven days a week by appointment. Many patients are geriatric or face a terminal diagnosis.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 26th July 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/09\/how-do-you-bid-farewell-to-your-furry.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHow do you bid farewell to your furry bestie?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/sunset-vets-celebrate-importance-of.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESunset Vets celebrate the importance of National Palliative Care Week\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/benefits-of-veterinary-acupuncture-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Benefits of Veterinary Acupuncture for Pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/5364312513794368981\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/a-good-life-deserves-good-end.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5364312513794368981"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5364312513794368981"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/a-good-life-deserves-good-end.html","title":"A Good Life Deserves a Good End"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhd-xCycbt9duYCDnATylZHJuqNppZYM0_8HYragjqs679YpYNqt7jUEWqSZGnY4j13YkB74cuDDtGXLqJCPFQGyW7aVMaY5ATWusd5QUfElpqmxUmh7Pd9mQGOnKgqc0nESEumSGroVPhHETSxsvTpyuGI9GlR6ldpKaJuw_xOt5Y6MDPgtT16jBTHUPY\/s72-c\/Acupuncture%20used%20in%20Palliative%20Care%20of%20Dogs%20-%20King%20Charles%20Spaniel%20with%20Needles%20Photo%20-%20Center%20for%20Dog%20Pain%20Relief.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5100625110293012357"},"published":{"$t":"2023-06-26T10:44:00.005+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-06-26T10:48:29.896+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET LOSS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET PHOTOGRAPHY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WHAT'S NEW"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Furry Folk Pet Photography Business: Inspired by Loss"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgbi-YA2Y_TxAp5n7A5Py3-aBERkt-T9M8ocIHDVwC6ZgCo66Ssx36PR6MyxM8vLwGsm6it57DpdNCtuqZX0ZFEz5VL9TzuNa6G90UGL7p_C773HMHz7ZXtyBB3Jc08wxs1cIrIbuwUN5DmIVzI0tEfVZuKX9leDtqbBvqgDzXhQfjWudoQ6e-sB-9WO5M\/s1850\/The_Furry_Folk_Pet_Photography_Narelle_with_her_dog_Benson_on_beach.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; display: inline; float: left; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgbi-YA2Y_TxAp5n7A5Py3-aBERkt-T9M8ocIHDVwC6ZgCo66Ssx36PR6MyxM8vLwGsm6it57DpdNCtuqZX0ZFEz5VL9TzuNa6G90UGL7p_C773HMHz7ZXtyBB3Jc08wxs1cIrIbuwUN5DmIVzI0tEfVZuKX9leDtqbBvqgDzXhQfjWudoQ6e-sB-9WO5M\/s16000\/The_Furry_Folk_Pet_Photography_Narelle_with_her_dog_Benson_on_beach.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENarelle didn’t always want to be a pet photographer. In fact, it wasn’t something she had ever considered before. It wasn’t until the end of 2022 when she said a very difficult goodbye to her 12-year-old English Pointer Benson that her purpose would become clear and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Furry Folk \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ewas born.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Benson (Benny) was my baby in every sense of the word,” said Narelle. \u003C\/blockquote\u003E“I got Benny when he was eight weeks old and from that point onwards, he was with me for everything. We moved multiple times during our 12 years together, including from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast in 2021, and we had so many adventures together”. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs Benson got older the muscle in his legs started to deteriorate and after needing help with stairs after a limp developed and a very uncharacteristic inside accident; Narelle took Benny to her Veterinarian. It was here where the subject of euthanasia was first raised, and she was handed a pamphlet for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESunset Vets Palliative and End of Life Care \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E(Sunset Vets). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“When my vet started talking about euthanasia I was very taken aback,” Narelle explained. “Benny and I were so happy on the Sunshine Coast, we loved the sunshine and the beach walks and even though Benny was having some struggles I was in shock. Whilst I knew Benny was getting older, it hadn’t occurred to me at all that we were approaching the end. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“What followed was two incredibly hard weeks. Although I didn’t want to, I did need to start thinking about it and we visited another Vet who said the same thing. Benny continued to deteriorate in this time and became very anxious requiring full time supervision. Once he started stumbling and was also finding it difficult to get to his feet, I got the courage to look up Sunset Vets and make that initial contact”. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter speaking to the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESunset Vets Care Team\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, Dr Ayrial, a Palliative Care Veterinarian visited Benson at his home the following day where Narelle and Benson were able to say a peaceful goodbye. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“By the time\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Sunset Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E came out I had made up my mind on what we needed to do,” Narelle said. “Being looked after by Sunset Vets was beautiful and so special and Palliative Care was not something I had realised was even available for pets. I have had pets euthanised before in hospital, but this experience was completely different. Benny was in his favourite spot on the couch and Dr Ayrial who attended to him, had such a calming energy. He was completely comfortable, and it was just a beautiful experience. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“The whole experience made me realise and appreciate how special the relationship with my dog was and that by making the difficult decision to say goodbye when the time comes, you are showing your pet one last act of love. Although so devastating, the experience was special, and it made me want to help others document and remember their relationship with their pets”. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENarelle who already had a background in photography had dabbled before with portrait photography but explained that it never felt right.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidwXVsb49iSNfG6lt266Sr-v3yfyoYhKmfmAHwyzbrDETGYkImOgHLRHeu30bMgcI2B6HFH25_MGpKtpe5EOZYGUKcUs-HcmrvU4w_hfsC3FAQNKRJ0Wv9jbOXH98s_DQcbouOxtudndAKko4SGMToS6ZrbY2JM_PS5Gq5WiG-G7DnaAEkTNyw2o12KTk\/s1850\/The%20Furry%20Folk_Pet_Photography_Story_Telling_at_Home_Photoshoot.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidwXVsb49iSNfG6lt266Sr-v3yfyoYhKmfmAHwyzbrDETGYkImOgHLRHeu30bMgcI2B6HFH25_MGpKtpe5EOZYGUKcUs-HcmrvU4w_hfsC3FAQNKRJ0Wv9jbOXH98s_DQcbouOxtudndAKko4SGMToS6ZrbY2JM_PS5Gq5WiG-G7DnaAEkTNyw2o12KTk\/s16000\/The%20Furry%20Folk_Pet_Photography_Story_Telling_at_Home_Photoshoot.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EThe Furry Folk - Story Telling at Home Photoshoot\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“The first time I photographed a family with their dog I loved it. Every shoot is different and often a little chaotic, but that just makes it perfect and creates a special experience to remember. In January 2023 I realised this was what I wanted to do, and I started \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Furry Folk\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFurry Folk\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E offers pet photography of all types including end of life shoots. Having been through this myself I know just how precious those photos are and along with honouring the time you have left with your fur baby; I want to help others capture moments with their pets that they can appreciate forever.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“\u003Ci\u003ESunset Vets\u003C\/i\u003E helped make a traumatic experience as peaceful as possible.”\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgx39Y80ajK7MAe4JNco-tWR3y2x10uKMK6l38g2L2ZAY64QWQWB5FQik6TKBvyC_i54Ntqsv9FTaHiYyoySGpdHy2tWT0mCnIx3Dq2mi7eWjC3PxX72AdpgjmkEH8dbNzDioLxp0b8dbQzbHUqgjQDM6R7gaFIzJd9wVAutzKepsqYCrFyhzP_SUjSCnM\/s1850\/The_Furry_Folk_Pet_Photography_Narelle_Lewis_and_her_dog_Benny_on_the_beach.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgx39Y80ajK7MAe4JNco-tWR3y2x10uKMK6l38g2L2ZAY64QWQWB5FQik6TKBvyC_i54Ntqsv9FTaHiYyoySGpdHy2tWT0mCnIx3Dq2mi7eWjC3PxX72AdpgjmkEH8dbNzDioLxp0b8dbQzbHUqgjQDM6R7gaFIzJd9wVAutzKepsqYCrFyhzP_SUjSCnM\/s16000\/The_Furry_Folk_Pet_Photography_Narelle_Lewis_and_her_dog_Benny_on_the_beach.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EFurry Folk\u003C\/b\u003E's Narelle Lewis with her dog Benny\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis experience along with my relationship with Benny and the unconditional love we shared pointed me in the direction I was supposed to go.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHjEisHI3MGJEjvv8LJVVeBQ4ZpriYuy7Z_znh-AMB9Mcxo7aEHUYTb27rEgN_43wrOwTT9Ur_KcBZeFm879J4bhjNdTQjYr2tzvZoumccT22yM9M51if8bH1DMwUg6E6sZkYjrGACp0ph0-UoWzoLCog--RluGfiVLDZ38YnPV_TtaFvZHehPDkmnTV4\/s1800\/The_Furry_Folk_Start_of_Life_Photoshoot%20-%20young_woman_holding_puppy_in_her_arms_on_the_beach.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1800\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHjEisHI3MGJEjvv8LJVVeBQ4ZpriYuy7Z_znh-AMB9Mcxo7aEHUYTb27rEgN_43wrOwTT9Ur_KcBZeFm879J4bhjNdTQjYr2tzvZoumccT22yM9M51if8bH1DMwUg6E6sZkYjrGACp0ph0-UoWzoLCog--RluGfiVLDZ38YnPV_TtaFvZHehPDkmnTV4\/w266-h400\/The_Furry_Folk_Start_of_Life_Photoshoot%20-%20young_woman_holding_puppy_in_her_arms_on_the_beach.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EStart of Life Photoshoot\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThrough \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Furry Folk\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, my silver lining was found and now I get to help other families celebrate the bond they share with their pets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI know Benny is still guiding me and he continues to live on through the dogs I photograph and the ones that sit next to me and say hello when I’m at the beach.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Furry Folk \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eexists in his honour and his paw print which is featured in my logo reminds me of this every day.” \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more information on \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Furry Folk\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, head to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thefurryfolk.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.thefurryfolk.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more information on \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESunset Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Palliative and End of Life Care, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sunsetvets.com.au\/avpcac\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Esunsetvets.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Sunset Vets\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESunset Vets Palliative and End of Life Care (Sunset Vets) is a dedicated palliative care and euthanasia service helping families to access specialised end-stage care at home. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELaunched in 2014, Sunset Vets is founded by Dr Jackie Campbell, Australia’s first Internationally Certified Palliative Care Veterinarian (CHPV). Delivered nationally through a team of mobile veterinarians, Sunset Vets operates exclusively in the palliative and end of life care space and provides expert at-home care to pets during their final stages of life whilst supporting families through the difficulty of end-of-life decision making. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESunset Vets work in partnership with primary care veterinary clinics and services are available seven days a week by appointment. Many patients are geriatric or face a terminal diagnosis.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 26th June 2023\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/09\/how-do-you-bid-farewell-to-your-furry.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHow do you bid farewell to your furry bestie?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/sunset-vets-celebrate-importance-of.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESunset Vets celebrate the importance of National Palliative Care Week\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/5100625110293012357\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/the-furry-folk-pet-photography-business.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5100625110293012357"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5100625110293012357"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/the-furry-folk-pet-photography-business.html","title":"The Furry Folk Pet Photography Business: Inspired by Loss"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgbi-YA2Y_TxAp5n7A5Py3-aBERkt-T9M8ocIHDVwC6ZgCo66Ssx36PR6MyxM8vLwGsm6it57DpdNCtuqZX0ZFEz5VL9TzuNa6G90UGL7p_C773HMHz7ZXtyBB3Jc08wxs1cIrIbuwUN5DmIVzI0tEfVZuKX9leDtqbBvqgDzXhQfjWudoQ6e-sB-9WO5M\/s72-c\/The_Furry_Folk_Pet_Photography_Narelle_with_her_dog_Benson_on_beach.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});