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St. David’s Day – Alfie the Chepstow Cat

St. David’s Day – Alfie the Chepstow Cat As it is St.David’s Day what better way to celebrate than to remind ourselves of Alfie the Chepstow Cat. It is a beautiful story about the love and joy that a cat brought to an entire town. Alfie was a black cat who lived with his family […]

What to do with your cats ashes

What to do with your cats ashes. Welcome to My Pet’s Ashes. We are an award-winning pet advice website that has helped people cope with losing their pet for over 10 years. If you have just said goodbye to your cat or they are nearing the end of their life then we can help you […]

Birthstones by Month – March

What is the birthstone colour for March? Birthstones by Month – March. Aquamarine is the birthstone for all pets born in March. Aquamarine is, as the name suggests, a beautiful light blue colour that evokes the spirit of the sea. It is the first of the Spring birthstones and as I sit here writing I […]

Thank you 2021 and Goodbye

Thank you 2021 and Goodbye! I can’t say that I’m not pleased to see the back of 2021. When I wrote my round-up of the year last year I genuinely thought that all the covid stuff would be gone by now. And here we are 12 months later and we’re not clear of it…yet. This […]

Dealing with the day-to-day loss of a pet

Dealing with the day-to-day loss of a pet Dealing with the day-to-day loss of a pet. For most of us our pets are an important part of our daily routine. We get up we feed them. We eat our breakfast and then we walk them or muck them out or change their water. If you […]

Losing Your Cat – April’s Story

Losing Your Cat – April and the reason for My Pet’s Ashes Losing your cat can affect you differently on different days or times of the year or even different times of the day. And this is okay, it is normal. There are times when you’re alright and times when you’re not. We have a […]

Good Grief Food – Onion Pie

Good Grief Food – Onion Pie Good Grief Food. Recipes that will help to nourish your heart and your body if you are coping with the loss of your pet. Pet bereavement can have a very physical as well as mental impact on your health. Typical symptoms include loss of appetite and difficulty in breathing. […]

5 ways to remember your cat

5 ways to remember your cat When a beloved pussy cat passes away it can be devastating for your and your family. The most important thing to remember is that it is okay to grieve. We have produced a pet bereavement guide that you might find helpful. And here are 5 ways to remember your […]

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Pet Cremation: Different types of cremation explained

Pet Cremation Not all pet crematoriums are the same or offer the same service, they are privately owned and are often run by families with a keen interest in animals. Some offer other pet services such as boarding kennels or grooming services. We’ve outlined the different possible options here so that you can make sure […]