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Dulaney Valley Pet Loss Center provides comprehensive pet loss services, including private cremation, funeral services, and burial arrangements, all conveniently located in one facility. Our center is situated within Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, a family-owned cemetery known for its dignified pet memorial services and gardens since 1967. Our facility provides a peaceful environment for you to spend final moments with your beloved pet before the cremation or burial service. We also have a viewing room for family and friends (including pet siblings) to pay their respects to the cherished pet. Additionally, we offer a variety of memorial items, such as cremation urns, keepsakes, jewelry, and personalized blankets. We understand the strong bond between humans and their pets. That’s why we are dedicated to creating meaningful tributes that honor the special relationship you shared with your furry family member. Favorite

People Animals Love is a non-profit that works in the DC area. Our mission is to use the human-animal bond to brighten the lives of the lonely, ease the pain of the sick, and enrich the world of at-risk children. Additionally to our regular visits, we are hosting a monthly in-person support group meeting for people who’ve lost, or anticipate losing, a beloved pet. The meeting will be facilitated by a professional therapist. The group will meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, at the Davis Community Library (6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda MD). There is no charge. If you’d like to find out more about us, please feel free to visit our website: peopleanimalslove.org! Favorite

Tails of Hope’s mission is to significantly reduce the number of homeless and euthanized dogs and cats, to improve the quality of life of both pets and shelter animals, and to ensure the compassionate treatment of all living creatures through: Spay and Neuter Funding of Shelter and Community Animals Medical Sponsorship of Shelter Animals Resource Drives and Fundraising for Shelters in Need, Particularly in Rural Areas Animal Advocacy and Wellness Favorite

Animal welfare and veterinary medicine resources for vet techs, vets and animal welfare specialists. Favorite

Emotional Support Animal Doctors—we’re an organization that helps individuals with anxiety, depression, and PTSD obtain a medical letter from a licensed therapist confirming their need for an emotional support animal. We also help to advocate on their behalf in situations where travel and housing would prevent them from keeping their animal with them. Favorite

No one wants to think about death, but if you have pets, planning for their future after you’re gone may be a wise decision. Too many animals end up at the mercy of animal shelters after their owners have passed. If your pet is also advancing in years, it becomes even more difficult for them to find a good home. Our article explores all the areas of planning for your pet’s future to help you make an informed decision. Favorite

If you’re a pet owner, you already know the love and joy that your favorite fury friend can bring into your life. But, what happens when Fido’s medical bills start surpassing that of your own family’s? Recently, Shield My Pet put together a guide on how pet owners can utilize private pet insurance to help offset the rising costs of vet and hospital visits for our pets. Favorite

The Simple Dollar, a website devoted to helping people make better informed decisions when it comes to all aspects of their personal finances, including pet care. When it comes to companionship, nothing compares to the loyalty and love of a dog or a cat. Since our furry friends are more like furry family members, keeping them healthy and protected is of the utmost importance. And while no one plans on their pet getting sick or injured, it can happen all the same. That’s why our team set out to find the most comprehensive and affordable pet insurance options out there. We created a guide that provides an overview of the process, which factors to consider when purchasing a policy, and types of coverage options so that pet owners don’t have to start from scratch. Pet insurance can be particularly confusing due to a lack of regulation and uniform coverage standards, so we think this resource would be helpful to those pet parents looking to invest in that extra layer of protection. Favorite

Expertise.com’s pet safety guide includes chapters on food safety, pet-proofing, and natural disaster preparation. The reason we made Expertise.com is to help people make truly better decisions with guides written by industry experts. Because of our unbiased approach, many publications, government entities, and businesses already use our guides as resources for their readers. Favorite