Technology has given us the give of digital pictures and videos. Take advantage of all the tools at your disposal to record every favourite habit and expression of your beloved pet using this storehouse of advice.
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If you're grieving a pet loss, taking time off of work may be one of the best ways to care for yourself. So as you approach your pet's end of life stage, try to plan for how to get days off work with this guide.
Pet cams not only let you monitor your animal friends while you're not at home, they're a great source for grumpy, silly, and funny pet videos. Create memories using our guide to how to select the best pet video device and service.
Nervous about clipping a bit of your pet's fur to have for making a keepsake? Check out this how-to guide on how to take tiny snippets of your fur-baby's hair safely and easily. You'll thank yourself later for having preserved this touchable memorial of your beloved friend.
Being prepared for the day when your pet is no longer with you should involve an inventory of the photos and videos you have - and more importantly a checklist of the ones you have yet to capture. This guide will help.
Good pet photos are wonderful, but having moving pictures of your animal companions can be even more meaningful. These close-to-life dipictions of the habits, quirks, and brilliance of our pets help to animate our memories. Learn the basics of recording videos of your pet that you can use to remember and employ in creative ways.
Don't ever face a catastrophic loss of pet photos and videos. Protect them by uploading your digital files to a cloud storage service. This guide will help you choose the option best suited to your needs and capabilities.
Take my word for it - you'll want at least ONE perfect pet photo from which you can create memorial items like a framed picture or a photo album. If you're not a pro photographer, these tips will help you take a studio-worthy shot that you can display with pride.
Worried you'll feel lost without something to remember your pet by after she or he is gone? Create for yourself a comfort object that gives you an anchor in the pet grief storm.
If you have the luxury of time, making a plan for your pet's end of life will not only give you more options and control, it will instill a peace of mind and may aid your healing process. Get ideas for planning your animal friend's memorial and burial here.
I know, I know, no one wants to think about those final days, but if you're committed to having a tender and beautiful goodbye with your pet, then having a plan for this time is essential. I'll walk with you as you get it done.
Want a physical pet keepsake that you can touch to immediately recall how it feels to cuddle your animal friend? Check out this project for making a touchable pet memorial.